Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require schools to maintain student immunization records?
No; however, State or other applicable laws may impose retention [...]
Under the student immunization disclosure provisions at 45 CFR 164.512(b)(1)(vi), is a health care provider permitted to disclose proof of a child’s immunization to a school that is not subject to a school entry law with respect to the information?
No, 45 CFR 164.512(b)(1)(vi) of the Privacy Rule permits the [...]
If a state law requires a covered health care provider to disclose proof of a student’s immunizations directly to a school without the affirmative permission of a parent or guardian, must the health care provider also obtain the agreement of a parent or guardian in accordance with 45 CFR 164.512(b)(1)(vi) of the Privacy Rule prior to making the disclosure?
No. The Privacy Rule permits a covered entity to use [...]
Must a health care provider obtain a parent’s agreement before each disclosure of proof of a child’s immunization to a school that is required by a school entry law to have such information?
In most cases, it is anticipated that a health care [...]
What type or form of documentation of parental agreement is required under the Privacy Rule in order for a health care provider to be permitted to disclose proof of a child’s immunizations to a school that is subject to a school entry law? For how long must such documentation be maintained?
The Privacy Rule does not prescribe the nature and form [...]
Is a health care provider permitted to disclose proof of a child’s immunizations directly to a school without a HIPAA authorization?
Yes, provided the school is required by law to have [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a student to a school nurse or physician?
Yes. The HIPAA Privacy Rule allows covered health care providers [...]