Confidentiality and Ethics

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Confidentiality and Ethics
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Confidentiality and Ethics

• Knowledge and Skills Required
• Maintain confidentiality of clients records and
  information
• Confidentiality and ethics are important issues
  throughout the case management process.

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Sample Consent to Release of Information Letter
(official department letterhead)
I, (clients name, address and phone number)
hereby give my consent to the release of (state
the specific information that should be released)
from (specific name of the organization that will
be releasing the information) to (specific name
of the person to whom information will be
released, include name, address and phone
number). The release is effective from
(state specific date) to (state specific date).
The purpose for the release of this
information is (state the specific reason for
which the information). This consent may be
revoked by me in writing at any time, any
information released prior to such revocation
remains released in accordance with this
consent. I have read and understand all of
the above all blanks have been filled in prior
to my signature. This consent was freely and
voluntarily given.
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Sample Consent to Release of Information Letter
Essential elements
Include Clients name, address and phone
number Specific information that should be
released Name of the organization that will be
releasing the information Person to whom
information will be released, include name,
address and phone number) State specific
dates State the specific reason for which the
information) Right to revoke Signature
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Bring Cases to Closure

• Know guidelines, laws and policies
• Specify status of client regarding employment
  goals
• Analyze and document justification for closure
• Complete required forms and reports
• Provide completion information to for record
  retention and file disposal

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Confidentiality and Ethics