Observations
The HIPAA notice stated that while a client had the right to restrict information to be released, Gaudenzia did not have to agree to those restrictions in ten of ten client records reviewed, # 1 through 7 at the Mechanicsburg facility, # 8 and 9 at the Carlisle facility, and # 10 at the Newville facility. This language incorrectly implies that Gaudenzia would be able to release information without the client's informed and voluntary consent.
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Plan of Correction
Revisions to the HIPPA notice were changed and approved in 2004 by the Division of Licensing. These forms will be utilized by this facility immediately. The program Supervisor is responsible for disposing of the old forms and monitoring the use of the new forms. |