Disclosure - Release or divulgence of information by an entity to persons or organizations outside of that entity
Authorization - The mechanism for obtaining consent from a patient for the use and disclosure of health information for a purpose that is not treatment, payment, or health care operations or not for other permitted disclosures
By a covered health care provider in a medical emergency not occurring on its premises, when necessary to inform law enforcement about the commission and nature of a crime, the location of the crime or crime victims, and the perpetrator of the crime.
Administrative subpoena or investigative demand or other written request from a law enforcement official. Does not require judicial involvement. Must include a written statement the information requested is relevant and material, specific and limited in scope.
Necessary to prevent/lessen an imminent threat to health or safety of a person or the public? Disclose minimum necessary to person(s) able to prevent/lessen threat Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office
Requesting PHI to identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness or missing person?
Name and address
Date and place of birth
Social Security number
ABO blood type & rh factor
Type of injury
Date and time of treatment
Date and time of death
Distinguishing physical characteristics
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Necessary to identify or apprehend an individual where it appears the person escaped from custody or correctional institution? Disclose minimum necessary Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office
Is disclosure to report about a victim of abuse or neglect (child, elder, mentally ill/developmentally disabled? Disclose minimum necessary Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office