43-7-69 - Confidentiality of records; policies and procedures. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 43-7-69. Confidentiality of records; policies and procedures.
 

Each long-term care facilities ombudsman program shall establish policies and procedures with regard to confidentiality of resident, long-term care facility and government agency records. These policies and procedures shall ensure that: 
 

(a) Any ombudsman shall not disclose the identity of any resident or complainant unless the resident or complainant or the legal representative of either specifically consents in writing to the disclosure. 

(b) The investigatory files of any long-term care facilities ombudsman program shall be maintained as confidential information, except as necessary for the preparation of statistical data, as required to carry out the duties of Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79, or as required pursuant to a court order. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1988, ch. 592, § 10, eff from and after July 1, 1988.