Effective Date: 12/11/24
At Lackey Memorial Hospital, your privacy and the security of your health information are of utmost importance. This Notice of Privacy Practices explains how we may use and disclose your protected health information (PHI) and how you can access this information.1. Your Health Information Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:a. Right to Access
- You may request access to review or obtain copies of your medical records.
b. Right to Amend
- You may request corrections to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete.
c. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
- You may request a list of certain disclosures of your PHI made by our hospital.
d. Right to Request Restrictions
- You may request limits on how we use or share your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
e. Right to Request Confidential Communications
- You may request that we contact you in a specific way or at a specific location.
f. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice
- You can request a paper copy of this Notice at any time, even if you have received it electronically.
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
We may use or disclose your PHI in the following ways:a. For Treatment
- To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. For example, sharing information with a specialist.
b. For Payment
- To bill and collect payment for the healthcare services you receive from us.
c. For Healthcare Operations
- To support our business activities, such as quality improvement and staff training.
d. As Required by Law
- To comply with applicable federal, state, or local laws.
e. For Public Health and Safety
- To prevent or control disease, report adverse reactions, or address other public health concerns.
f. For Legal and Compliance Purposes
- To respond to lawsuits, law enforcement requests, or investigations.
g. Other Permitted Uses
- For organ donation, research, or health oversight activities, as allowed by law.
3. Our Responsibilities
- Maintaining Privacy: We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
- Providing This Notice: We must provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Following the Terms: We will follow the terms of this Notice as long as it is in effect.
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Notifying You of Breaches: In the event of a breach of your unsecured PHI, we will notify you promptly.