HIPAA Privacy Policy
Introduction Marian Manor Healthcare Center (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health information. This HIPAA Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Rights
Access to Your PHI You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health records. Requests can be made in writing to our Privacy Officer.
Amendments to Your PHI If you believe that your health information is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request an amendment. Requests must be submitted in writing and provide a reason for the amendment.
Requesting Restrictions You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information. We will consider your request but are not required to agree to it.
Confidential Communications You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way or at a specific location. We will accommodate all reasonable requests.
Accounting of Disclosures You have the right to request a list of disclosures we have made of your health information, excluding disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
How We Use and Disclose Your PHI
Treatment We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, and manage your healthcare and related services. This includes sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for the services we provide to you. This includes sharing information with your health insurance plan for billing purposes.
Healthcare Operations We may use and disclose your health information for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment and improvement activities, employee reviews, training programs, and licensing and accreditation activities.
Other Permitted Uses and Disclosures We may use and disclose your health information without your authorization for the following purposes:
- As required by law
- For public health activities
- For health oversight activities
- For judicial and administrative proceedings
- For law enforcement purposes
- To avert a serious threat to health or safety
- For specialized government functions
- For workers’ compensation
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Your Authorization We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your health information for purposes other than those listed above. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Our Responsibilities
Safeguarding Your Information We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
Compliance with the Privacy Policy We are required to comply with the terms of this HIPAA Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to change this policy and make the new policy effective for all health information we maintain. We will post a copy of the current policy on our website and notify you of any significant changes.
Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns about this HIPAA Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Marian Manor Healthcare Center
Privacy Officer
604 Ash Avenue East
Glen Ullin, North Dakota 58631
Phone: 701-348-3107
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date This HIPAA Privacy Policy is effective as of 6/19/2024.