HIPAA

Acknowledgment of Confidentiality

Confidentiality Agreement

In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and company policy, all employees of Care at Home, Inc. must maintain the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times.

Confidentiality Requirements:

• PHI, whether verbal, written, or electronic, must be kept strictly confidential and shared only with authorized individualswho have a legitimate “need to know” in order to provide care, treatment, payment, or operations-related services.
• Disclosure of PHI is permitted onlyto authorized healthcare personnel, designated staff members, or individuals expressly authorized by the patient.
• Unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of PHI is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action, including termination, legal action, and civil or criminal penalties as outlined under HIPAA regulations.

Acknowledgment and Agreement:

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Care at Home, Inc.'s confidentiality policies. I understand that violations of these policies may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment, and may carry legal consequences under HIPAA and other applicable laws. I further agree to:

• Protect the confidentiality of all PHI encountered during my work.
• Access, use, or disclose PHI onlyas necessary to perform my job duties.
• Report any suspected breaches of confidentiality immediately to the appropriate compliance officer or supervisor.