Event date: 6/22/2022 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Export event Caila Kilson-Kuchtic / Friday, May 27, 2022 / Categories: Health Information Exchange, Implementation of HIE, Privacy and Security, HIT Events, Webinars, Archived Older Adults' Protected Health Information: A Complex Ethical Case Discussion The Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information In situations of medical complexity, who has access to information about an older adult's health information – including mental health and substance use history and treatment – can be a complicated issue. In this virtual training, a complex older adult health situation was presented. The legal issues related to the privacy of protected health information were reviewed by Jacqueline Seitz, JD, and Christine Khaikin, JD from the SAMHSA-funded Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI). Dr. Rebecca Allen discussed ethical issues inherent in the case, highlighting common issues in meeting the needs of older adults while assuring that the right people have the right information. A broader discussion of these issues were lead by the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in aging. Objectives: Describe when and how the federal privacy laws apply to the Protected Health Information (PHI) of Older Adults Identify ethical considerations related to PHI, autonomy, and paternalism Recognize how to access resources and technical assistance through the E4 Center and the CoE-PHI Print 6548 Tags: Health IT substance use disorder mental health Related Resources HITEQ Highlights: Deploying Smartphone Apps to Advance Mental Health in Primary Care Health Information Exchange SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule Getting a New Workflow and Process Started during COVID-19 Pandemic HITEQ Highlights: Launch of Webinar Series on the Role of Health IT with Integrated Behavioral Health Care