An individual record is established when a student visits for health or psychological services. The record, or "chart", is designed to facilitate the physician, nurse or counseling care you receive.
Any information you provide is protected by state law as well as by Shasta College Health & Wellness Services policy. Medical and counseling records are confidential, separate from each other, and entirely separate from academic records. Except for Health & Wellness Services Center staff, no member of the College faculty, administration, or staff may see your medical or counseling record without your consent. Parents may not see your record or obtain any information about your medical or psychological condition without your consent (see exception, below). Records are not retained indefinitely - refer to current Board Policy regarding record retention.
No information is released without the specific written permission of the student to whom the record pertains, except in the following cases:
* Parents of a student who is less than 18 years of age (a legal minor) are notified when a student is seriously ill.
* Certain communicable diseases are reported to Public Health Official, as required by law.
* Court order.