Protected Health Information (PHI) Policy
At Infused with Love Therapy LLC, we are dedicated to maintaining the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant regulations. This policy outlines our practices regarding the handling of PHI, your rights as a patient, and our legal obligations.
1. Uses and Disclosures of PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment: Sharing information with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Payment: Processing billing and payment with your insurance company.
Healthcare Operations: Activities related to the improvement of our services and business management.
Any other uses and disclosures will be made only with your written authorization or as required by law.
2. Patient Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
Right to Access: You can request to view or obtain a copy of your PHI.
Right to Amend: If you believe your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
Right to Request Restrictions: You may request limitations on how we use or disclose your PHI.
Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or at a specific location.
Right to a Copy of This Notice: You are entitled to a paper copy of this notice upon request.
3. Our Responsibilities
We are required to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
Abide by the terms of this notice currently in effect.
Notify you in the event of a breach that may have compromised the privacy or security of your PHI.
4. Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us at:
Infused with Love Therapy LLC
100 Centerville Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-200-3566
Email: Info@InfusedwithLoveTherapy.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
5. Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this policy and make the new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain. Should our information practices change, we will post the revised policy on our website and provide a copy upon request.
6. Additional Information
For more details on our privacy practices, please refer to our general Privacy Policy available at https://www.infusedwithlovetherapy.com/privacy-policy.
This policy is designed to align with the Department of Health and Human Services' Model Notices of Privacy Practices. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/privacy-practices-for-protected-health-information/index.html.
By implementing this PHI policy, Infused with Love Therapy LLC ensures adherence to HIPAA standards, LegitScript's Addiction Treatment Certification Standards, and the Department of Health and Human Services' guidelines, thereby safeguarding patient information and upholding patient rights.