Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA Compliance)
Effective Date: July 9, 2025
Issued by: Hillside Placement
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Hillside Placement is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This notice explains how we may use or disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and outlines your rights under HIPAA.
2. What Is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
PHI includes any individually identifiable health information we may receive or collect that relates to your past, present, or future health conditions or the care you are seeking. Examples may include:
- Medical details you share with us during consultations
- Health records received from care providers (with your permission)
- Information used to help match you with a senior care facility
3. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
- Care Placement Services: To help connect you with appropriate senior living or healthcare facilities, with your consent.
- Healthcare Operations: To improve our services and monitor placement quality.
- With Your Authorization: We will obtain your written authorization before using or sharing your PHI for any purpose not covered by this Notice.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose your PHI when required to comply with federal, state, or local laws.
- Public Health & Safety: In certain limited situations (e.g., to prevent a serious threat to health or safety), we may disclose PHI to the appropriate authorities.
- Business Associates: We may share PHI with trusted service providers (e.g., software vendors or administrative support) who help us operate and are bound by HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
4. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI
You have the right to:
- Access Your Information: You may request a copy of the PHI we maintain about you.
- Request Corrections: If you believe your information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request a correction.
- Request Restrictions: You may ask us not to use or disclose certain parts of your PHI. While we will consider all requests, we may not be legally required to comply.
- Receive Confidential Communications: You may request that we contact you at a specific address, phone number, or in a specific manner.
- Receive a Copy of This Notice: You may request a paper or digital copy of this notice at any time.
- File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
5. Our Responsibilities
- We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
- We will notify you if there is a breach involving your unsecured PHI.
- We will follow the terms of this Notice and update it as required by law or policy changes.
6. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Updated versions will be posted on our website and made available upon request.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice, would like to request a copy of your records, or file a complaint, please contact:
📧 Email: HillsidePlacement@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 210-707-1724
📍 Mailing Address:
Hillside Placement
21750 Hardy Oak Blvd, Ste 104
PMB 158552
San Antonio, TX 78258
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