North Carolina § 131E-144.7 Confidentiality

North Carolina Statutes

§ 131E-144.7 — Confidentiality

North Carolina § 131E-144.7

Ch. 131EHealth Care Facilities and Services

Art. 6Health Care Facility Licensure Act

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-144.7 (2026).

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(a)The Department of Health and Human Services may inspect home care clients' medical records maintained at the agency when necessary to investigate any alleged violation of this Part.

(b)The Department shall maintain the confidentiality of all persons who register complaints with the Department and of all medical records inspected by the Department. A person who has filed a complaint shall have access to information about a complaint investigation involving a specific home care client if written authorization is obtained from the client or legal representative. (2005-276, s. 10.40A(n).) Part 4. Ambulatory Surgical Facility Licensure.

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(a) The Department of Health and Human Services may inspect home care clients' medical records maintained at the agency when necessary to investigate any alleged violation of this Part.
(b) The Department shall maintain the confidentiality of all persons who register complaints with the Department and of all medical records inspected by the Department. A person who has filed a complaint shall have access to information about a complaint investigation involving a specific home care client if written authorization is obtained from the client or legal representative. (2005-276, s. 10.40A(n).)
Part 4. Ambulatory Surgical Facility Licensure.