21 NCAC 68 .0508             CONFIDENTIALITY

(a)  The substance use disorder professional shall protect the privacy of current and former clients and shall not disclose confidential information without prior consent.

(b)  The substance use disorder professional shall inform the client and obtain written permission for the use of interview material for training purposes and observation of an interview.

(c)  The substance use disorder professional shall make provisions for the maintenance of confidentiality and the ultimate disposition of confidential records.

(d)  The substance use disorder professional shall disclose confidential information only in accordance with state confidentiality rules found in 10A NCAC 26B and in 42 CFR Part 2.

(e)  With prior written consent the substance use disorder professional shall discuss the information obtained in a clinical or consulting relationship only in a professional setting and only for a professional purpose concerned with the case. Written and oral reports shall present only data germane to the purpose of the evaluation.

(f)  The substance use disorder professional shall use material in classroom teaching and writing only when the identity of the person involved is disguised to prevent disclosure or documented permission is given by the party or the information is in the public domain.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-113.30; 90-113.43; 90-113.44;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Eff. February 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2010; April 1, 2001;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2020.