The institution shall develop a procedure for addressing situations when information concerning an affected individual becomes public. The procedure adopted under this section must include the identification of a single spokesperson for the institution, a means of protecting against possible breaches of confidentiality, and a plan for conflict resolution which may include a request for assistance from an appropriate consultant.

History: Effective January 1, 1991.

General Authority: NDCC 23-07-16.1

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-03, 23-07-16, 23-07-16.1