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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