The information provided on this page outlines the most common exemptions that may apply to records requested from Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD). When exemptions apply to certain records, according to Washington state law, SRHD will not disclose that information. In such cases, the SRHD records officer will apply redactions as necessary. Whenever redactions are used in a provided record, a redaction log will be attached including which exemptions were used and their descriptions.
The following is not an exhaustive list of exemptions used by SRHD.
| RCW | Description |
|---|---|
Personal information |
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Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, intra-agency memorandums |
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Agency party to controversy |
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Employment and licensing |
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Personal information |
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Employment and licensing |
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Real estate transactions |
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Religious affiliation exemption |
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Medical records – health care information |
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Employment and licensing |
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Security |
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Health care |
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Disclosure without patient’s authorization—need-to-know basis |
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Documents and indexes to be made public—statement of costs |
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Investigative, law enforcement, and crime victims |
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Employment and licensing |
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Who is disqualified—privileged communications |
|
Personal information |
|
Employment and licensing |
Phone: 509.324.1439
Fax: 509.324.1507
Email: records_web@srhd.org
SRHD College Avenue Address
Spokane Regional Health District
Attn: HIPAA & Records Department
1101 W. College Ave., Suite 330
Spokane, WA 99201
