Privacy Policy & HIPAA
Privacy Policy for St. Catherine’s Center for Children
Last Updated: October 5, 2023
HIPPA
To provide a level of high-quality care for the consumers of our services, St. Catherine’s Center for Children collects, creates, and maintains health information from and about the children and families we serve. St. Catherine’s is required by law to maintain the privacy of this information. Federal, state, and local privacy policy and HIPAA guidelines are strictly adhered to. All clients are notified of our privacy procedures, and are informed of how we use and disclose health information in accordance with prescribed laws. They are also made aware of their rights regarding their personal information.
At St. Catherine’s Center for Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and well-being of the children and families we serve. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, create, maintain, and protect health information in strict compliance with federal, state, and local privacy regulations, as well as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.
1. Collection and Use of Health Information
In our pursuit of providing the highest quality care to the individuals we serve, we collect, create, and maintain health information from and about children and families. This information is collected solely for the purpose of delivering and improving our services.
2. Privacy Compliance
St. Catherine’s Center for Children is dedicated to upholding the utmost privacy standards. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local privacy policies and the HIPAA guidelines, which mandate the confidentiality of health information.
3. Notification and Informed Consent
All clients receiving services from St. Catherine’s Center for Children are promptly informed of our privacy procedures. They are provided with comprehensive information about how we use and disclose their health information, ensuring that their rights and privacy are respected in full accordance with the law.
4. Rights Regarding Personal Information
We are committed to ensuring that clients understand their rights regarding their personal information. This includes the right to access, correct, and control their health information as permitted by law. We take great care to facilitate these rights for our clients.
5. Security and Compliance
To protect the privacy and security of health information, we have implemented rigorous security measures. These measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of health information, and they align with the standards mandated by HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
As our organization evolves, we may need to update this Privacy Policy. Any modifications will be promptly posted on this page, along with the date of the most recent update.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at:
St. Catherine’s Center for Children 123 Main Street Albany, NY 12345 Email: [email protected] Phone: (555) 123-4567
By entrusting us with your information, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
