Old Colony Correctional Center

[BlackDragonRemus]

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Hello.

My father is currently a prisoner at the Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

The OCCC is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC).

The medical services that are provided to the prisoners at the OCCC are provided from a private company called VitalCore Health Strategies.

If I wanted to have access to my father's medical records, should I contact the OCCC, MADOC, or VitalCore?

Thank You

 

[partinobodycular]

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Hello.

My father is currently a prisoner at the Old Colony Correctional Center (OCCC) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

The OCCC is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC).

The medical services that are provided to the prisoners at the OCCC are provided from a private company called VitalCore Health Strategies.

If I wanted to have access to my father's medical records, should I contact the OCCC, MADOC, or VitalCore?

Thank You

Per AI:

To access your father's medical records at
Old Colony Correctional Center, you should primarily contact VitalCore Health Strategies as they provide the medical services, but you'll also need your father's written consent, and the Mass DOC/OCCC may have procedures for family requests, requiring both your father's authorization and a formal HIPAA request to the medical provider (VitalCore) and potentially the facility. Start by having your father sign a medical release form for you, then contact VitalCore directly, and if needed, work with the OCCC's administration or medical records department.

Here's a step-by-step approach:

1. Get Your Father's Consent (Crucial): Your father must sign a formal medical release or authorization form (HIPAA Release) allowing you to receive his records.
2. Contact VitalCore Health Strategies: Reach out to VitalCore's records department, providing the signed release form and your request. They are the direct providers of care.
3. Contact OCCC Administration: Inquire with the Old Colony Correctional Center's administration or medical unit about their specific procedures for family members requesting inmate medical information, as they may need to facilitate the process.
4. Formal HIPAA Request: Ensure your request is HIPAA-compliant, clearly stating your relationship, the patient's consent, and the specific records needed.

Why this approach:

• VitalCore: They hold the actual medical records as the service provider.
• Mass DOC/OCCC: They oversee the facility and contract with VitalCore, so they'll know the correct channels.
• HIPAA: Federal law protects patient privacy, so consent is paramount.

Start with VitalCore with your father's signed release form for the most direct route.