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§ 37-2-34. Ombudsman and other office personnel deemed members of department work force for certain purposes

GA Code § 37-2-34 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) Allowing the department to disclose confidential clinical records and protected health information to the ombudsman as provided for in Code Section 37-2-36;

(2) Protecting confidential clinical records and protected health information from further disclosure through or by the ombudsman and the office of the ombudsman; and

(3) Ensuring the department's compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, P.L. 104-191, and the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information promulgated pursuant thereto.

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