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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released to other healthcare professionals within the
organization for the purpose of providing you with quality
healthcare.
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Your confidential healthcare information may
not be released for any other purpose than that which is
identified in this notice.
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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released only after receiving written authorization from
you. You may revoke your permission to release confidential
healthcare information at any time.
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You have the right to restrict the use of
your confidential healthcare information. However, the
organization may chose to refuse your restriction if it is in
conflict of providing you with quality healthcare or in the
event of an emergency situation.
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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released to your insurance provider for the purpose of Pines
of Sarasota receiving payment for providing you with needed
healthcare services.
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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released to other healthcare providers in the event you need
emergency care.
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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released to a pubic health organization or federal
organization in the event of a communicable disease or to report
a defective device or untoward event to a biological product
(food or medication).
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Your confidential healthcare information may
be released to public or law enforcement officials in the event
of an investigation in which you are a victim of abuse, a crime
or domestic violence.
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You have the right to know who has accessed
your confidential healthcare information and for what purpose.
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You have the right to possess a copy of this
Privacy Notice upon request. This copy can be in the form of an
electronic transmission or on paper.
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You have the right to receive confidential
communication about your health status (contact Social Service
or the Medical Records Department).
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You have the right to review and photocopy
any/all portions of your healthcare information.
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You have the right to request changes to your
healthcare information.
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You may be contacted by the organization to
remind you of any appointments, healthcare treatment options or
other health services that may be of interest to you.
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You may be contacted by Pines of Sarasota
Foundation for the purposes of raising funds to support the
organization’s operations.
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Pines of Sarasota is required by law to
protect the privacy of its residents. It will keep confidential
any and all resident healthcare information and will provide
residents with a list of duties or practices that protect
confidential healthcare information.
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Pines of Sarasota will abide by the terms of
this notice and reserves the right to make changes to this
notice and continue to maintain the confidentiality of all
healthcare information. Residents will receive a mailed copy of
any changes to this notice within 60 days of making the
changes.
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You have the right to
complain to Pines of Sarasota if you believe your rights to
privacy have been violated. If you feel your privacy rights
have been violated, please mail your complaint to:
