1. Purpose
This HIPAA Compliance Policy is designed to ensure that Trusted Care Labs adheres to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the subsequent amendments, including the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. It aims to protect the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensure compliance with all relevant federal regulations.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and business associates of Trusted Care Labs wi, payment,th access to PHI or Personal Health Records (PHR) within our system. This includes all administrative, Clinical, and support staff.
3. Privacy Practices
Trusted Care Labs is committed to maintaining the privacy of PHI. This involves providing notice of our legal duties and privacy practices concerning PHI, including:
- Use and disclosure of PHI for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
- Individuals have the right to understand and control how their PHI is used.
- Obligations to protect the privacy of PHI.
4. Security Measures
Administrative safeguards: Policies and procedures designed to clearly show how the entity will comply with the act.
Physical Safeguards: Mechanisms put in place to protect electronic systems, equipment,and the data they hold from threats, environmental hazards, and unauthorized intrusion.
