Your privacy is an important protected right under federal and state laws. Not only is your personal health information protected under HIPAA, but records about substance use disorder treatment is further protected by the Code of Federal Regulations. This section of federal regulations, 42CFR part 2, are even more restrictive for your personal protection.
As a concerned family member, it is understandable that you want to know about how your loved one is doing while they are in treatment with Ten16 Recovery Network. Your healthy support and concern can be an important part of their recovery. However, confidentiality in the behavioral health arena, especially for substance use disorders, is a legally complex issue.
Ten16 is committed to the privacy of every person with whom we have contact. It is essential that you can trust us to protect your right to confidentiality as you start treatment and begin the recovery process. There are several federal safeguards protecting the personal information that you share while in treatment, and prevents any of the staff from releasing without your written consent.
