Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy
Protects the confidentiality of client information under Florida law (s. 400.494, F.S.; Rule 59A-8.022(2), F.A.C., which requires the client's written consent before information is disclosed from the file) and the HIPAA Privacy Rule; names the privacy official; sets when information may be shared and when written consent or a HIPAA authorization is needed; covers the notice of privacy practices, clients' privacy rights and their federal time limits, everyday privacy rules for staff in clients' homes, business associates, sanctions and mitigation.
- Policy number
- FL-HC-PRV-01
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- s. 400.494(1), F.S.
- Library
- Florida home care · 50 policies
- Category
- Privacy
- Sections
- 20
In short
- Client information is private. Share it only with people who need it for the client's care, and only as the office allows.
- Never post anything about a client or a client's home on social media, and never take photos of clients.
- Talk to family members only if the client has said in writing that you may. If unsure, say you will check with the office.
- Keep your phone locked and use only the Agency's approved apps for client information. No ordinary texts.
- Our privacy official is Lee Sample. Report a lost phone, a wrong fax or a lost record at once.
What's inside
20 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (s. 400.494(1), F.S.)
- 5. When HIPAA Applies
- 6. Privacy Official and Privacy Contact
- 7. When Client Information May Be Shared
- 8. Notice of Privacy Practices
- 9. Clients' Privacy Rights
- 10. Everyday Privacy Rules for Staff
- 11. Business Associates
- 12. Sanctions and Mitigation
- 13. Responsibilities
- 14. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 15. Staff Training
- 16. References
- 17. Related Policies and Forms
- 18. Approval
- 19. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Who is your privacy official?
- Show me where this client consented in writing before you shared information with her physician or family.
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