Serious Threat To Health Or Safety

Subject to the restrictions in this rule, health information may be used or disclosed if necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health and safety of a person or the public. Disclosure must be based on actua l knowledge or credible information from a person with apparent knowledge or authority. Disclosure will be made only to a person or persons reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the target of the threat. (3-17-22) 01. Apprehension by Law Enforcement. Health information may be disclosed as necessary to la w enforcement to identify or apprehend an individual. Disclosure is limited to an admission that an individua l participated in a violent crime if it is reasonable to believe that serious physical harm has been caused to the victim. (3-17-22) 02. Escape From Law Enforcement. Health information may be disclosed as necessary for la w enforcement to identify or apprehend an individual where it appears from all the circumstances that the individual ha s escaped from a correctional institution or lawful custody. (3-17-22) 03. Prohibition on Disclosure. Disclosure of an admission of participation in a violent crime is prohibited if the information is learned in the course of treatment to affect the individual’s tendency to commit th e criminal conduct, or through a request by the individual to initiate such treatment. (3-17-22)