Series 4000: PERSONNEL -- CERTIFIED & NON-CERTIFIED

4112.61 Use and Disclosure of Employee Medical Information (HIPAA)

The Board of Education directs the Superintendent or his/her designee to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Compliance activities shall include conducting an audit to determine applicability of HIPAA to District operations, recommending policies to the Board, implementation of administrative regulations, including record keeping procedures, preparation of necessary documents, employee training and all other activities necessary to ensure compliance.

(cf. 4112.6/4212.6 – Personnel Records)

Legal Reference:

42 U.S.C. 1320d-1320d-8, P.L. 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

65 Fed. Reg. 50312-50372

65 Fed. Reg. 92462-82829

63 Fed. Reg. 4342-43280

67 Fed. Reg. 53182-53273

Policy adopted: April 11, 2016 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut