Notice of Privacy Practices 

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires mental health professionals to issue this official Notice of Privacy Practices. If you have any questions regarding your rights or privacy, please inquire or reference http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy.

HOW I MAY USE AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION ABOUT YOU:

·         For Treatment- For healthcare treatment that other healthcare providers give you.

·         For Payment

·         For Health Care Operations

CERTAIN USES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRE YOUR AUTHORIZATION:

·         Psychotherapy Notes

·         Marketing Purposes

I can use and disclose your PHI without your Authorization for the following reasons:

·         When disclosure is required by state or federal law

·         To report suspected child, elder, or dependent adult abuse and/or neglect of the same

·         To prevent or reduce a serious threat to an individual’s health or safety

·         For health oversight activities, including audits and investigations

·         For judicial & administrative proceedings, including court/administrative orders

·         For law enforcement purposes, including reporting crimes occurring on my premises

·         To coroners/medical examiners performing duties authorized by law

·         For research purposes

·         Specialized government functions

·         For workers' compensation purposes

·         Appointment reminders and health related benefits or services.

I may provide PHI to a family member, friend, or other person involved in your care/payment for your care, unless you object. Consent may be obtained retroactively in emergencies.

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO YOUR PHI:

·         The Right to Request Limits on Uses and Disclosures of Your PHI.

·         The Right to Request Restrictions for Out-of-Pocket Expenses Paid for In Full.

·         The Right to Choose How I Send PHI to You.

·         The Right to See and Get Copies of Your PHI.

·         The Right to Get a List of the Disclosures I Have Made.

·         The Right to Correct or Update Your PHI.

·         The Right to Get a Paper or Electronic Copy of this Notice.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: DECEMBER 1, 2020.

Privacy Official: Diana M. Robbins, info@childpsychsandiego.com, 619.314.8833