Brandon Area Rescue Squad (BARS) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of its patients and to maintaining the confidentiality of health information. BARS employees, volunteers and students must make every effort to prevent unauthorized disclosures of medical, personal or organizational data pertaining to patients, employees
and service operations. In the course of your membership/employment at BARS you may come into possession
of confidential information. It is imperative as a condition of your membership/employment that you adhere to policies governing the release of patient information and uphold privacy guidelines. Under no circumstances should patient information be released or discussed with anyone unless it is in the performance of job-related
duties. To ensure that you acknowledge your responsibility to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient information, please read and sign the following:
1. I acknowledge that all information is confidential and protected against unauthorized viewing, discussion
and disclosure.
2. I understand that this information is privileged and confidential regardless of format: electronic, written,
overheard, observed or verbal.
3. I understand that I may view, use or copy information only as it relates to the performance of my
job/assignment responsibilities. Any unauthorized viewing, discussion or disclosure of this information is
prohibited.
4. I will comply with any security or privacy policies of BARS to protect the privacy and security of
confidential information.
5. I acknowledge that my signature on this Confidentiality Agreement signifies I have read, understood and
am committed to its principals and terms.
6. I understand that violation of this agreement will result in disciplinary action or the appropriate sanctions,
up to and including termination, even for the first violation.
7. I understand that this signed and dated document will become part of my permanent record.
8. I understand and agree that this is not and does not create a contract of employment.