The NCAA Injury Surveillance System (ISS), an ongoing surveillance database maintained by the NCAA. The ISS provides NCAA committees, athletic conferences and individual schools and NCAA-approved researchers with injury, relevant illness and participation information that does not identify individual athletes or schools. The data provide the Association and other groups with an information resource upon which to base and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety rules and policy, and to study other sports medicine questions. This letter is meant to satisfy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Montana 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 is a crucial document that allows student-athletes in Montana to grant permission for the disclosure of their protected health information (PHI) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the purpose of monitoring and researching sports injuries or illnesses. This consent helps in maintaining the health and safety of student-athletes, while also contributing valuable data to the ongoing research and improvement of sports medicine. By signing this authorization or consent form, student-athletes consent to the release of their PHI, which may include medical records, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other relevant health information. This information is securely transmitted to the NCAA, where it is used in aggregated and disidentified form for statistical analysis, research, and improving the prevention, treatment, and management of sports-related injuries and illnesses. The Montana 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 may have variations or different types based on specific conditions or requirements. These may include: 1. General Authorization: This type of consent form grants permission for the disclosure of various PHI pertaining to a student-athlete's health and medical history. 2. Specialized Consent: Some student-athletes may require additional consent forms specific to certain conditions or treatments. For example, if an athlete has a pre-existing medical condition such as asthma or a history of concussions, there may be specific consent forms related to those conditions. 3. Emergency Situations Consent: This form allows the disclosure of PHI in urgent situations where immediate medical attention is required, minimizing delays and ensuring appropriate care. 4. Duration of Consent: Consent forms may have a specific time period for which they are valid. This could be for a season, academic year, or for the duration of a student-athlete's enrollment at a particular institution. By signing the Montana 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, student-athletes actively contribute to the development of best practices in sports medicine and contribute to the overall health and safety of athletes across the nation. It also allows the NCAA to monitor trends, track injury prevention strategies, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and implement evidence-based policies to protect the well-being of student-athletes.
