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(B) the department; or

(C) another organization; and

(3) include a formal plan for the transfer of records that includes

(A) a description of how and when the grantee will notify each recipient of service regarding where the files will be transferred, and how the recipient can continue to receive services and obtain a copy of that recipient’s records; the plan for notice under this subparagraph must include those recipients for whom the grantee has on file a signed release allowing the recipient’s files to be transferred, and those for whom a signed release has not been obtained;

(B) a complete list of all files being transferred; and

(C) a complete list of all recipients of services who will be sent the notice under (A) of this paragraph. (c) The department may require the grantee to transfer its records to a successor organization selected by the department. (d) Before storage or transfer, the grantee must

(1) box all paper records and ensure, with respect to treatment records, that records of minors are in separate boxes from records of adults;

(2) contact the department for instructions regarding the most appropriate way to transfer electronic records, including the need for encryption of confidential records; and

(3) ensure that financial and operating records are in separate boxes from treatment records. (e) Records transferred under this section are subject to 7 AAC 78.250. (f) If records are transferred to the department, the department will, at the written request of a recipient of services, copy records to be sent to the recipient’s next service provider. (Eff. 6/24/2004, Register 170; am 10/16/2012, Register 204) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 44.30.020 AS 47.30.530

AS 18.08.010 AS 47.05.010 AS 47.37.030

AS 18.08.080 AS 47.06.010 AS 47.37.045