Section 460IAC6-9-6. Transfer of individual's records upon change of provider

   (a) If an individual changes providers for any supported living service or support, the new provider shall:

(1) discuss with the individual the new provider's need to obtain a copy of the previous provider's records and files concerning the individual;

(2) provide the individual with a written form used to authorize the previous provider's release of a copy of the records and files concerning the individual to the new provider; and

(3) request the individual to sign the release form.

  (b) Upon receipt of a written release signed by the individual, a provider shall forward a copy of all of the individual's records and files to the new provider no later than seven (7) days after receipt of the written release signed by the individual. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 6-9-6; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:04 p.m.: 26 IR 768; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20081015-IR-460080618RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA)