Student-Athlete Authorization or Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the National Collegiate Athletic Association for Monitoring and Research of Sports Injuries or Illnesses
Overview of this form
The Student-Athlete Authorization or Consent for Disclosure of Protected Health Information to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) allows student-athletes to authorize their institutions to share protected health information. This form specifically pertains to the NCAA Injury Surveillance System (ISS), which collects injury and illness data from collegiate athletics. The information gathered helps evaluate health policies and improve safety standards in sports. This authorization is crucial for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
What’s included in this form
- Authorization of the student-athlete's information disclosure.
- Identification of the institution, healthcare personnel, and involved parties.
- Explanation of how the NCAA will use the disclosed health information.
- Details on the confidentiality and protection of health information, including HIPAA compliance.
- Expiration of authorization after 545 days and the right to revoke consent.
Situations where this form applies
This form is used by student-athletes when they need to grant their college or university permission to disclose their protected health information to the NCAA. It is typically required for athletes engaging in intercollegiate sports, especially when their health data is needed for monitoring or research related to sports injuries or illnesses.
Who needs this form
- Student-athletes participating in NCAA-sanctioned sports.
- Colleges and universities that require data for the NCAA Injury Surveillance System.
- Healthcare professionals involved in the athletic department who need to share injuries or illnesses.
How to prepare this document
- Enter the full name of the student-athlete at the specified location.
- Fill in the name of the institution that the student-athlete represents.
- Review the description of how the information will be used by the NCAA.
- Sign and date the form to authorize the disclosure of health information.
- Keep a copy for personal records and submit it according to the institution's guidelines.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to include the correct name of the institution.
- Not signing and dating the form, which invalidates the authorization.
- Overlooking the expiration date of the consent.
- Not understanding the implications of the consent regarding privacy.
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Legal use & context
- This form ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding health information.
- The NCAA commits to protecting student-athlete privacy during data analysis.
- Data collected is used for research purposes without identifying individual athletes.
What to keep in mind
- This form allows student-athletes to authorize the sharing of their health information with the NCAA.
- It is crucial for compliance with HIPAA and to assist in sports health monitoring.
- The authorization lasts for 545 days but can be revoked at any time.
Glossary of terms
- Protected health information (PHI): Any health information that can be used to identify an individual.
- NCAA Injury Surveillance System (ISS): A database maintained by the NCAA to collect sports injury and illness data.
- HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law designed to protect sensitive patient health information.
