Confidentiality Resource Documents

On August 10, 1987, Federal Regulations established laws about patient confidentiality. Licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs are required to establish policies and procedures to address patient confidentiality. The polices will cover the following information and records, which is considered confidential:

• Records of Identity
• Records of Prognosis
• Records of Diagnosis
• Treatment Records
• Attendance Records
• Patient Status Records
• Physical Whereabouts Records

The above covered information may be released only by written consent signed by the client.

Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
State Licensing Section
611 W. Ottawa Street
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 517-241-1970
Fax: 517-241-3354
Email: bchs-statelicensing@michigan.gov

• State Licensing Administrative Rules
• Article 6, Substance Abuse; Public Health Code (PA 368 of 1978)
• Chapter 2A, Substance Use Disorder Services; Mental Health Code (PA 258 of 1974)
• Federal Confidentiality Rules