SB 5435-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Authorizes information and records related to mental health services, other than those obtained through treatment under chapter 71.34 RCW (mental health services for minors), to be disclosed to a person who is: (1) A health care provider who is providing care to a patient, or to whom a patient has been referred for evaluation or treatment; or

(2) Working in a care coordinator role for a health care facility or provider or is under an agreement under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act with a health care facility or provider and requires the information and records to assure coordinated care and treatment of the patient.