All
members of Episcopal High School Health Services are guided by federal privacy
laws protecting patient information in the health care setting, state laws
regarding adolescent access to medical care and right to privacy, and federal
laws regarding privacy in the educational setting. Where possible and when necessary, EHS Health
Services maintains communication with a student’s advisor, family, dorm parent,
etc. while respecting the framework of these laws. In general, personal information about a
student and his or her situation is shared only with the people who need to know this
information in order to provide for the student’s safety and welfare
(“need-to-know basis”). Questions
regarding the appropriateness or authorization of disclosing health-related
information can be directed to the EHS medical director.