Release of Patient/Resident Information

Release of Patient/Resident Information. Information concerning a current or former patient/resident shall be released only: A. Upon written authorization of the patient/resident. B. For an active resident, when requested by a person with legal authority to make health care decisions, a court-appointed legal guardian or a general power of attorney. C. For a deceased resident, when requested by a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the decedent or the estate (e.g., executor of the estate, next of kin or other family member). D. To his attending medical personnel and his duly authorized nominees. E. Upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. F. When the continued treatment of the patient/resident requires the exchange of information between the Board, MSVA, SVNHs and other treatment facilities. G. When in the opinion of the Director of the facility, release of information is necessary for the determination of benefits, compliance with statutory reporting requirements, or other lawful purpose. H. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny access to medical records by the Attorney General, the licensing agency, or his or its agents and investigators in the discharge of their official duties under state law.