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Can I collect health information from participants in Arizona? What are the requirements?
Collecting Health Information in Arizona
If you are planning to collect health information from participants in Arizona, there are several requirements you need to consider.
First, you must comply with the designated database information collection and transfer requirements outlined in AZRS 32-3249.01 [1.1]([3.1]:). This law requires each board to request designated database information from applicants for initial or renewal licensure, certification, or registration. The information collected is confidential and may only be distributed, redistributed, or transferred pursuant to specific provisions outlined in the law.
Second, you must comply with the notice of health information practices requirements outlined in AZRS 36-3804 [3.1]. This law requires health information organizations to maintain a written notice of health information practices that describes the individually identifiable health information accessible through the organization, the categories of persons who have access to the information, the purposes for which access is provided, and the individual’s right to opt out of having their information accessible through the organization. The notice must be posted on the organization’s website and distributed to individuals upon request.
Third, if you are applying for a license as a home health agency, you must comply with the supplemental application requirements outlined in R9-10-1202 [4.1]. This law requires applicants to include the name and address of each proposed branch office and the geographic region to be served by the administrative office and each proposed branch office. Additionally, applicants must submit a copy of a valid fingerprint clearance card for the applicant or each individual with a 10% or greater ownership of the business organization.
Fourth, you must comply with the disclosure of individually identifiable health information requirements outlined in AZRS 36-3805 [3.2]([4.1]:). This law states that disclosure of an individual’s individually identifiable health information through a health information organization is allowed only if the individual has not opted out of having their information accessible through the organization, the purpose of the disclosure is explained in the health information organization’s current notice of health information practices, and the disclosure complies with the health insurance portability and accountability act privacy standard.
In summary, if you plan to collect health information from participants in Arizona, you must comply with the designated database information collection and transfer requirements, notice of health information practices requirements, supplemental application requirements for home health agencies, and disclosure of individually identifiable health information requirements.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Designated database information; collection; transfer; confidentiality
- [3.1] Notice of health information practices; posting; distribution; decision to opt out
- [3.2] Disclosure of individually identifiable health information; transfer; consent
- [4.1] Supplemental Application Requirements
Jurisdiction
Arizona