Common use of MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INFORMATION Clause in Contracts

MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INFORMATION. All records and other information concerning an offender's physical or mental state, including all information pertaining to an offender's HIV-AIDS status, are confidential in accordance with the statutes and other authorities set forth in the above- referenced TDCJ-CJAD's Community Supervision and Corrections Department Records manual. Medical and psychological information shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner with access to this confidential information restricted to only those persons who have been authorized to receive this information by law or with a duly executed release and waiver of confidentiality from the offender. The CSCD may disclose medical and psychological information relating to special needs offenders in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 614 and the other statutes and authorities identified in the aforementioned TDCJ-CJAD manual.