<p>HIPAA releases must be signed with each event in the health center. Unless something has changed, there is NOT a HIPAA form you can sign at the beginning of the year that covers all subsequent issues. Simply put, your college student probably doesn’t care if you have access to the visit when they get a flu shot, but they might want other issues to be private to them only. The exception is in a hospital or ER where the student is unable to speak…they can call next of kin without a release .For parents who really feel they need ready access to all health records, get a medical power of attorney.</p>