WAC 246-101-120. Handling confidential information — Health care providers and health care facilities

(1) Health care providers, health care facilities, and health care facility personnel shall maintain the confidentiality of patient health care information consistent with chapter 70.02 RCW and any other applicable confidentiality laws. (2) Health care providers and health care facilities shall: (a) Establish and implement policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality of health care information. (b) When conducting a clinical HIV research project, report the identity of an individual participating in the project unless: (i) The project has been approved by an institutional review board; and (ii) The project has a system in place to remind referring health care providers of notification requirements under this chapter.