This training will provide a comprehensive review of privacy and confidentiality laws relevant to opioid treatment providers. The session will cover federal and Nevada regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, with a focus on practical applications and compliance challenges. The presentation will also explore emerging issues related to artificial intelligence and telehealth in opioid treatment settings. Participants will gain a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices for protecting patient privacy.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
- Describe the key confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 and how they apply to opioid treatment providers.
- Identify the necessary elements of a valid consent for the release of patient information and the appropriate response to subpoenas.
- Explain the unique privacy considerations for opioid treatment programs and how they differ from general behavioral health settings.
- Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence in behavioral health and its potential impact on patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Recognize telehealth-specific confidentiality concerns and apply best practices to maintain compliance in remote treatment settings.
- Summarize the legal and ethical requirements related to mandatory reporting of child and elder abuse and the duty to warn.
Presented by: Mark Disselkoen, MSSW, LCSW, LCADC
Mark Disselkoen, is Senior Project Manager at the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT) at the University of Nevada, Reno since 2003. He is an LCSW and LCADC and has worked in the field of substance use and mental health treatment for over 30 years. He oversees the CCBHC project and certification and training/technical assistance contracts in Nevada and provides numerous trainings in the field of substance use and mental health treatment.
Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
This training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications:
- Peer Support Specialist (PRSS) and Peer Support Specialist Supervisor (PRSS-S)
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.