Hazel Pittman Center is committed to protecting the privacy of people who participate in its programs and abides by all applicable federal and state laws that protect such confidentiality, including HIPAA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and 42 CFR Part 2 (Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records).
As a part of orientation to services, confidentiality will be discussed in detail. Hazel Pittman Center patients will receive a copy of the agency’s privacy notice that describes how information about patients may be used and how this information can be accessed. Generally, the organization will not share information with a third party without advance written authorization from the patient or unless a pre-determined circumstance is in effect (such as, in the case of medical emergencies or suspected child abuse and/or neglect).