Priority: The privacy and security of my clients' health information are a top priority.
Compliance: My practice adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards for safeguarding PHI.
Role: As a health consultant who is dedicated to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling client data.
Definition: In my practice, PHI includes medication lists, medical history and conditions provided by the client, consultation notes, post consultation action plans, and any identifying health information including name, email, date of birth, phone number.
Limited Access: Access to PHI is strictly limited to Sara Vernon, Pharm.D. and necessary due to direct involvement in providing the consulting service.
Security Measures: Technical and physical safeguards you use:
Secure Storage: All digital records are stored securely using encryption and password-protected systems.
Secure Communication: All electronic communications containing PHI (e.g., emails with action plans) are sent using encrypted and secure methods where possible.
Confidentiality: I am trained and adhere to strict confidentiality standards
Third-Party Services: If third-party services to store or process PHI are used, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with these entities will be used to ensure they also meet HIPAA security standards.
Access and Amendment: Clients have the right to request access to their PHI records and request amendments to their information.
Accountability: Clients may contact me if they believe their privacy rights have been violated at consult@saravernon.com