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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Each public postsecondary education management board shall require each institution under its jurisdiction to make available to every student a form on which the student may authorize the institution to disclose otherwise protected health information to persons designated by the student in the event of a mental health crisis or situation where the student poses a risk to himself or others. The form shall be presented as follows:
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Authorization to Release Information in the Event of a Mental Health Crisis |
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Student Name |
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Student ID Number |
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Date of Birth |
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Education Institution Name |
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Purpose of Authorization |
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In compliance with applicable privacy laws, this form allows the above-named institution to notify my parent(s), guardian(s), or other designated individuals in the event of a mental health crisis or situation where I may pose a risk to myself or others. |
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Section 1: Designated Contact(s) |
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I hereby authorize the institution to contact the following individual(s): |
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1. Primary Contact |
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Name: |
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Relationship to Student: |
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Phone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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2. Secondary Contact (Optional) |
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Name: |
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Relationship to Student: |
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Phone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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Section 2: Scope of Information to Be Shared |
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I authorize the education institution to share the following types of information with the designated contact(s): |
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• General nature of the mental health crisis. |
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• Actions taken by the education institution (i.e. hospitalization, counseling referral). |
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• Recommendations for follow-up care. |
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I understand that specific diagnoses or treatment details will not be disclosed unless otherwise authorized or required by law. |
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Section 3: Duration of Authorization |
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This authorization will remain in effect (select one): |
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[ ] Until the conclusion of my enrollment at the education institution. |
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[ ] Until I submit a written request to revoke this authorization. |
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Section 4: Student Acknowledgment |
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I understand the following: |
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• I am voluntarily granting this authorization. |
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• I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time by submitting a written |
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request to the education institution. |
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• Revocation of this authorization will not apply to information already shared under |
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this consent. |
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• This authorization does not require the education institution to notify my |
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designated contact(s) unless deemed necessary. |
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Signature of Student: |
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Section 5: University Representative Acknowledgment |
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Signature of Representative: |
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Printed Name: |
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Title: |
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Date: |
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Privacy Notice |
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The information disclosed under this authorization is protected by federal and state privacy laws. The education institution will use reasonable efforts to safeguard your information in accordance with these laws. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 17, § 3138.1. Waiver; health information; form - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-17-sect-3138-1/
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