Bus. & Prof. Code 1955(a)(1) (added by SB 853, 2008)
Summary:
A licensed dental hygienist must comply with a request by the Dental Hygiene Committee for a patient's dental hygiene records that has the patient’s written authorization for release, within 15 days of receiving the request and authorization. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty payment to the committee, unless the licensee is unable to provide the documents within this time period for good cause.
Data Origin:
licensed dental hygienists Parties Bound:
licensed dental hygienists California Penalty:
Bus. & Prof. Code 1955(a)(1): two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per day for each day that the documents have not been produced after the 15th day, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : for oversight of the health care system, including investigations, disciplinary actions
Associated Federal Law(s):
Improved enforcement : Tiered increase in amount of civil penalties
Associated Federal Law(s):
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required : Authorization is generally required for use or disclosure of protected health information. Exceptions (listed).