§ 1408. Transfer of Health Care Summary and Records.

The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall establish written policy and procedures to assure that a health care summary and relevant records are forwarded to health care staff in the receiving facility when a minor is transferred to another jurisdiction, and to the local health officer, when applicable. Policies shall include:

(a) a summary of the health record, or documentation that no record exists at the facility, is sent in an established format, prior to or at the time of transfer;

(b) relevant health records are forwarded to the health care staff of the receiving facility;

(c) advance notification is provided to the local health officer in the sending jurisdiction and responsible physician of the receiving facility prior to the release or transfer of minors with known or suspected active tuberculosis disease;

(d) written authorization from the minor and/or parent-legal guardian is obtained prior to transferring copies of actual health records, unless otherwise provided by court order, statute or regulation having the force and effect of law; and,

(e) confidentiality of health records is maintained.

After minors are released to the community, health record information shall be transmitted to specific physicians or health care facilities in the community, upon request and with the written authorization of the minor and/or parent/guardian.

In special purpose juvenile halls and other facilities that do not have on-site health care staff, policy and procedures shall assure that child supervision staff forward non-confidential information on medications and other treatment orders prior to or at the time of transfer.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996. Reference: 1995-96 Budget Act, Chapter 303, Item Number 5430-001-001, Statutes of 1995; Assembly Bill 904, Chapter 304, Statutes of 1995; and Assembly Bill 1397, Chapter 12, Statutes of 1996.