THIS NOTICE EXPLAINS HOW 8-2-8 URGENT CARE ENSURES THE CONFIDENTIALITY, INTEGRITY, AND AVAILABILITY OF PATIENTS' PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIPAA REGULATIONS. PLEASE READ THIS THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY.
At 8-2-8 Urgent Care, we prioritize the protection of our patient’s sensitive health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We have implemented various measures to ensure the confidentiality, accuracy, and accessibility of their protected health information (PHI) is consistently upheld.
Our approach to HIPAA compliance at 8-2-8 Urgent Care involves the following measures:
- Regular employee training sessions to reinforce the importance of patient privacy and HIPAA regulations.
- Strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access protected health information (PHI).
- Periodic security risk assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Encryption of PHI during transit and at rest.
- Implementation of physical and technical safeguards to protect PHI against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
- Creation of an incident response plan to address breaches of PHI.
- Compliance monitoring and reporting to ensure continued adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Our dedication to safeguarding PHI is steadfast, and we continually review and update our policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations. We strive to maintain our patients' trust by keeping their PHI secure and confidential, and we are always looking for ways to improve our practices to better serve them.
How Your Protected Health Information (PHI) May Be Utilized and Shared for Medical Treatment and Beyond?
We may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) in the following situations:
- Your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used and disclosed without your signed authorization to healthcare personnel involved in your medical care.
- Your PHI may be released when required or permitted by law, such as in judicial settings, health oversight regulatory agencies, and law enforcement.
- Outside companies that assist in operating our medical spa services may receive your PHI, such as accounting, auditing, and other business associates.
- Your PHI may be disclosed in emergencies to prevent serious health and safety situations or report abuse and neglect.
- Medical examiners, coroners, or funeral directors may receive your PHI to assist them in performing their duties.
- Organ, tissue, and other donation organizations may receive your PHI upon your death, provided there is no indication of your donation preferences.
- Your PHI may be disclosed to family members, relatives, or others involved in your healthcare or payment thereof unless you object.
- You may receive reminders of appointments, treatment alternatives, and other health-related benefits and services through your PHI.
- The sponsor of your health plan may receive your PHI.
- We may have to disclose your PHI due to international, federal, state, or local law.
In cases where we need to use or share your protected health information for purposes not mentioned above, we will seek your written authorization beforehand.
Your Rights Under HIPAA
As a patient, it is important to understand your rights under HIPAA. These rights include:
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Notification of Breaches:
If there is a breach of your unsecured PHI, you have the right to be informed.
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Authorization Revocation:
You have the right to revoke your authorization for us to use or disclose your PHI.
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Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to receive a list of the disclosures of your PHI made by us over the past six years.
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Notice Copy:
You can request a copy of this notice in electronic or paper format.
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Complaint Filing:
You can file a complaint with us if you believe that your privacy rights have been violated, and we will not retaliate against you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at
https://www.828urgentcare.com/contact-us. We are committed to assisting you and protecting your rights.
Our Duties Under HIPAA
There are certain obligations that we must follow under HIPAA, including the following:
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Protection of Your Privacy:
We take your privacy seriously and follow HIPAA regulations to safeguard your PHI.
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Notification of Practices:
We will inform you about our practices and legal responsibilities related to your PHI through a notice.
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Notice Updates:
In case of any changes to our notice, we will apply those changes retrospectively to all PHI we have.
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Adherence to Regulations:
We are committed to complying with the provisions mentioned in our notice and any subsequent updates to it.
Privacy Contact
If you have any further questions or concerns about 8-2-8 Urgent Care's HIPAA practices, please don't hesitate to contact us at
info@828UrgentCare.com. We are always available to address your inquiries and provide any additional information you may need.
