section .0300 – disclosure of confidential information without consent

10A NCAC 26B .0301      NOTICE TO CLIENT

(a)  Each area or state facility that maintains confidential information shall give written notice to the client or the legally responsible person at the time of admission that disclosure may be made of pertinent information without his expressed consent in accordance with G.S. 122C‑52 through 122C‑56.  This notice shall be explained to the client or legally responsible person as soon as possible.

(b)  The giving of notice to the client or legally responsible person shall be documented in the client record.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑52; 131E‑67; 143B‑147;

Eff. July 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. March 1, 1990; February 1, 1986; July 15, 1980;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 20, 2015.