Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Effective Date: 1/7/2013
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
SOTM Life Skills Center is required by law to protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use or share your information for:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Payment
To bill and receive payment from insurance providers. Healthcare Operations
For administrative and operational purposes.
Other Situations Where Disclosure May Occur
- Required by law
- Risk of harm to self or others
- Abuse or neglect reporting
- Court orders
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your records
- Request corrections
- Request confidential communications
- Request restrictions
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
Your Choices
You may:
- Authorize or decline certain disclosures
- Revoke authorization at any time in writing
Secure Handling of Information
We use secure, HIPAA-compliant systems (e.g., EHR platforms) to protect your information.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/
Contact Us
SOTM Life Skills Center
549 W. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas 75116-4515
972-709-1180
info@sotmlifeskills.com
Website: www.sotmlifeskills.com.