CHAPTER 342
H.P. 1128 - L.D. 1584
An Act Regarding Confidentiality of Information Concerning Residents of Certain Facilities
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA �19112, sub-��2 and 3, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 738, Pt. B, �3 and affected by �9, are amended to read:
2. Evaluate allocation of resources. To evaluate on a continuing basis the allocation of resources to ensure the availability of quality services delivered in a coordinated and efficient manner that is consistent with the needs of children and families; and
3. Develop coordinated policy. To continue the development of a comprehensive and coordinated approach to initiation and revision of policy affecting services to children and families.; and
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA �19112, sub-�4 is enacted to read:
4. Informal information exchange. To develop a plan for the informal exchange of information among residential service providers, local law enforcement agencies and schools concerning children receiving residential services.
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA �7806 is enacted to read:
�7806. Confidentiality guidelines
As a condition of licensure under this subtitle, the department shall require entities described in section 7801, subsection 1, paragraphs A, A-1, B and C to develop policies for releasing nontreatment information about a resident to law enforcement agencies, schools, parents, guardians or other appropriate public agencies. The department shall establish by rule a model resident information confidentiality policy for entities subject to this section. Rules adopted under this paragraph are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.
Effective September 19, 1997, unless otherwise indicated.
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