Advantage Care Group Notice of Privacy Practices
Notice of Privacy Practices
Advantage Care Group is dedicated to protecting the privacy of every individual and family we serve. This notice outlines how health information about clients may be used and disclosed and how clients can access this information
Confidentiality Policy for Data Collected
Advantage Care Group’s confidentiality policy ensures the privacy of data collected through our programs, including Advantage Care Group Homes, which supports children and young people aged 6 to 21 years.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Our policy is to protect the privacy of every child, youth, and family we serve. There are instances when we may release information concerning client care to certain individuals involved in client care, payment for care, and other related activities.
Advantage Care Group has policies and procedures to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. These procedures address clients’ rights in accessing their records. Clients must be of the age of majority to request and receive information from their records. Clients may not inspect or obtain a copy of psychotherapy notes and information compiled in anticipation of legal actions. The Privacy Officer can provide additional information.
Confidentiality
As required by law, we disclose certain information received in the course of providing services. Such disclosures include
- Mandated disclosures by law (e.g., suspicion of child abuse/neglect).
- Court-ordered disclosures.
- Disclosures to prevent a serious threat to health or safety.
In addition:
For group counseling services, participants are informed of the need to respect the privacy of all other participants. We cannot control the conduct of other group members and make no representations regarding their conduct.
For Quality Improvement activities, various tools, including client databases, outcome questionnaires, surveys, and file reviews, are used to monitor progress and ensure clients receive the greatest benefit from services. All data is maintained in a secure, confidential manner. Summarized information and statistical data are used for reports, grant writing, and training purposes.
Summary Of The HIPAA Privacy Rule
1. Use and Disclosure of Health Information
We may use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
- Treatment: To provide and coordinate the care you receive.
- Payment: To obtain payment for the services we provide.
- Healthcare Operations: To support the day-to-day operations of our facilities.
2. Your Rights Regarding Health Information
You have the following rights concerning your health information:
- Access: You can request access to your health records.
- Amendment: You can request corrections to your health records if you believe they are inaccurate.
- Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you about health matters in a specific way or at a specific location.
- Restrictions: You can request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information.
3. Safeguards
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your health information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
4. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
For more information about this HIPAA Statement or to exercise your rights regarding your health information, please contact us at info@advantagecaregroup.org
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this HIPAA Statement and agree to its terms. Click here to know more.
Website and Email Privacy Practices
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Privacy is of utmost importance to AdvantageCare Group. We safeguard information shared and obtained on our website using appropriate procedures and secure servers. This policy outlines these procedures. We do not sell, share, or exchange personal information with third parties.
2. The Information We Collect
We collect information for various purposes, such as e-mail, employment inquiries, telephone requests, and donation submissions. The types of personal information collected may include:
First and Last Name
Address/City/State/ZIP
E-mail address
Phone Number (Home, Work, and Cell)
3. Privacy of Children
Our website is designed for a general audience and does not intentionally collect information from minors. Minors are asked not to submit personal information on the website but rather call for assistance. Personally identifiable information provided over the phone is safeguarded and not shared with third parties.
4. Cookies
Our website and e-mail communications may use “cookies” to enhance the user’s experience. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.
Cookies can transmit information back to the website’s server about browsing activities, including pages and content viewed, the time and duration of visits, and whether users clicked on an advertisement.
5. Links
Our website contains links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other sites. We encourage users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any site that collects personally identifiable information.
Our Commitment to Data Security
Internet communications are not completely secure and are subject to errors or malfunctions. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security but take appropriate actions to safeguard all information submitted on our website.
How to Contact Us
To discontinue receipt of postal mail or e-mail, to correct factual errors in your personally identifiable information, or if you have questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact Advantage Care Group at info@advantagecaregroup.org or +1 (570) 534-9494. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.
The use of Advantage Care Group’s website signifies acceptance of these privacy practices. We reserve the right to modify our website and privacy practices without notice.