What is HIPAA and does it affect or limit my responsibility as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or maltreatment?
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The privacy provisions contained in this regulation do not affect the responsibilities of mandated reporters, as they are defined in the New York State Social Services Law. Information concerning the provisions of HIPAA may be found at www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa.
Related Questions
- What is HIPAA and does it affect or limit my responsibility as a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse or maltreatment?
- Is it possible for a landlord to limit responsibility for crimes committed by complete strangers on his / her rental property?
- What else must a mandated reporter do after calling ChildLine?
