This notice outlines how your medical information may be used and disclosed and explains how you can access this information. Please read it carefully.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We are legally obligated to protect the privacy of your medical information, which can identify you. This Notice details our privacy practices, your rights regarding your health information, and our legal responsibilities. We will adhere to these practices as long as this Notice is in effect. We reserve the right to amend our privacy practices and this Notice at any time, with changes applying to all health information we maintain, including information created or received prior to the changes. Significant changes will be documented in an updated Notice, which will be made available upon request. You can request a copy of our Notice at any time. For questions regarding this Notice or our privacy practices, please contact the Director at (252) 523-1100.
Uses and Disclosures of Your Medical Information
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
- Treatment: We may share your health information with healthcare providers involved in your care.
- Payment: We may use your health information to process payments for services rendered.
- Healthcare Operations: We may use your health information for activities related to quality assessment, staff training, and overall healthcare management.
Your Authorization
Except as described in this Notice, we will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. You have the right to revoke your authorization at any time, though it will not affect any actions taken before the revocation.
Disclosure to Family and Friends
We may share your health information with family members or friends involved in your care or payment, but only with your authorization. We will also inform relevant individuals about your condition or whereabouts unless you object. In emergencies, we may disclose information based on our professional judgment if it benefits your healthcare.
Marketing and Legal Requirements
We will not use your health information for marketing purposes without your written consent. We may disclose your information as required by law, or if we suspect abuse, neglect, or if there is a serious threat to health or safety.
Patient Rights
- Access: You have the right to view or obtain copies of your health information, with limited exceptions. Requests must be made in writing.
- Disclosure Accounting: You can request a record of instances where your health information was disclosed for purposes other than treatment, payment, or operations over the past six years.
- Restriction: You may request additional restrictions on the use or disclosure of your health information, although we are not required to agree to these restrictions.
- Alternative Communications: You can request that we communicate with you through alternative methods or locations, specifying your preferred approach in writing.
- Amendment: You may request an amendment to your health information, which we can deny under certain circumstances.
- Electronic Notice: If you receive this Notice electronically, you are entitled to a written copy upon request.
Questions and Complaints
For more information about our privacy practices or to express concerns, please contact the Director at 252-523-1100. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint without fear of retaliation. Complaints may be submitted to the Administrator/Director as outlined during your admission process. We are committed to safeguarding your health information and supporting your privacy rights.
