Notice Of Medical Privacy (hippa)

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

During the service, James River Behavioral Solutions may have access to or receive certain information of or about the client that is protected by HIPPA or otherwise designated as confidential. James River Behavioral Solutions will treat all information pertaining to the client as confidential and will not disclose it to any third party or use it for any purpose but to fulfill its obligations in this agreement. In addition, James River Behavioral Solutions will use due care and diligence to prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of such information. EXCEPTIONS: James River Behavioral Solutions is a mandated reporting agency. The obligations and restrictions in subsection (a) do not apply to circumstances in which concerns related to potential abuse or neglect are presented, at which time a report will be made to the local Child or Adult Protective Services agency, as appropriate, with or without prior notice being given.