KIDSNET RI Dept of Health, block access
Parents have the right to “block” their child’s information in KIDSNET. This can be accomplished in one of the following ways:
“Total” Block: The child’s entire record is blocked from view and can only be seen by KIDSNET staff at the Department of Health.
“Limited” Block: The child’s information related to enrollment in WIC or Early Intervention (EI) is blocked from view and can only be seen by the Department of Health staff.
Please note that if you request a “total” or “limited” block:
You can restore the information (get rid of the block) at any time by calling the HEALTH Information Line at 1-401-222-5690.
Your child’s information will not be included in any reports that KIDSNET sends to doctors to remind them of possible need of immunizations, lead screenings, or other services.
Your child’s doctor will continue to send immunization information to KIDSNET.
If you are a parent or guardian and are interested in knowing more about restricting access to your child’s information in KIDSNET, follow these steps:
Contact the HEALTH Information Line at 1-401-222-5960, weekdays from 8:30am to 4:00pm, and talk to one of the KIDSNET representatives for additional information.
If you are still interested in restricting access to your child’s information, you will need to complete a form. The Help Desk staff will send the form to the child’s doctor or to a KIDSNET affiliated office.
The parent/guardian will then go to that office and sign the form with a staff member serving as a witness.
The office will mail the form back to the Department of Health.
KIDSNET staff will make the appropriate changes to the child’s record, blocking access as requested.
