Ohio Administrative Code|Rule 4723-6-06 | Confidentiality regarding the alternative program for chemical dependency.

                                                
(A) Admission and ongoing monitoring
		  shall be conducted in a manner that maintains the confidentiality of the
		  individual.
(B) According to division (F)(3) of
		  section 4723.35 of the Revised Code, all records regarding an individual's
		  application to or participation in the program are confidential and are not
		  public records. The records include, but are not limited to:
(1) Medical
			 records;
(2) Substance use
			 disorder records;
(3) Mental health
			 records;
(4) Treatment
			 records;
(5) Reports required by
			 the participant's agreement;
(6) Waivers and releases
			 required by the participant's agreement;
(7) Alcohol and drug
			 screen results;
(8) Verification of
			 attendance at support, peer group or twelve-step meetings; and
(9) Internal program
			 documentation concerning participants in the program, including program
			 assessments and recommendations;
(10) Applications
			 submitted to the program, records related to review of program eligibility, and
			 participant agreements.
(C) According to division (E)(4) of
		  section 4723.35 of the Revised Code, a participant may authorize in writing the
		  release of information regarding his or her progress in the
		  program.
(D) All program records shall be
		  maintained in a secure storage area for a period of two years following the
		  participant's date of successful completion of the program, or for a
		  period of two years following a determination that an applicant is not eligible
		  for participation.