Records retention and disclosure statement

(a) All data and personal information pertaining to resident veterans are subject to the requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) (HIPAA), as amended from time to time, or regulations adopted thereunder. Upon admission, the department shall provide the veteran or the veteran's legal representative receives copies of the Department's "HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Summary", which is revised by the Department to reflect changes in Federal or State of Connecticut statutes and mandates to protect confidential and individual rights to privacy.