Assurance of Confidentiality
Care Well of Charlotte, Inc. is required to make known to all contractors, employees, students, volunteers and all other individuals with access to confidential information the provisions of the Federal Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information and the North Carolina Statues on Confidentiality (122C 51-56).
Care Well of Charlotte, Inc. is required by law maintain the privacy of protected health information.
Protected health information as defined by the Federal Standards is: all individually identifiable health information that transmitted or maintained in any form, including paper, oral and electronic records and communications.
Confidential information as defined by the Federal Standards is: all individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained in any form, including paper, oral and electronic records and communications.
Confidential information as defined in the N.C. Statues “includes but it not limited to photographs, video tapes, audio tapes, client records, reimbursement records, verbal information relative to individuals served, client information shall take affirmative measures to safeguard such information.
Any release of confidential information:
∑ is authorized in writing by the individual and / or the legally responsible person.
∑ Is limited to specific information identified and is the minimum necessary to fulfill the request.
∑ has a time limitation not to exceed one year
∑ must allow for consent to be withdrawn at any time by the consenting individual
Once the authorization for release has been signed, only designated employees may approve the release of confidential information.
Examples: Information about an individual does not need to be discussed with individuals outside their team.
Contractor’s will only have access to the individuals’ information necessary to provide supports and services.
When a contractor leaves and goes to another agency, any knowledge of individuals supported remains confidential and is not to be used by the new agency for or against the individual.
All contractors shall indicate an understanding of the requirements governing privacy and confidentiality by signing a statement of understanding and compliance. These are signed upon employment and annually thereafter as required by funding source.
Confidentiality Statement
I understand and agree that all information, must be kept confidential from authorized persons.
In accordance with Federal Standards for Privacy and N. C. Statues on Confidentiality, I agree to hold confidential all information about applicants for placement, current and former individuals supported by Care Well of Charlotte, Inc. and other agencies to which I have access, Further, I agree not to divulge such information to any unauthorized persons. I understand that my failure to comply with the Federal Standards and the N. C. Statutes is a violation of client rights and may result in civil and / criminal penalties punishable by fine or imprisonment and / or results in disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal.
Receipt of Client Rights Policy and Procedures
I have received the required training of Care Well of Charlotte, Inc. Client Rights Policy and Procedures. I clearly understand the various types of violations that are covered by the Policy and Procedures and acknowledge that abuse can be physical, emotional or verbal and can include neglect or exploitation.
I understand that it is my responsibility as a contractor or employee to protect all individuals we support from any harm; physical, emotional or verbal abuse, neglect, indignity, sexual offense and any other personal infringement. I also understand that corporal punishment is strictly prohibited.
I agree to immediately reported any violations of any individual’s rights that I personally witness or become aware of to my supervisor or Program Director. If, for any reason, I do not feel comfortable reporting violations to the above-mentioned individuals, I understand that I can report incidents directly to the Department of Social Services. I understand that my failure to report any violation of the Client Rights Policy will result in my immediate termination.
Receipt of Information Regarding the NC Health Care Personnel Registry Law
I understand that in accordance with the Registry Law Care Well of Charlotte, Inc. is required to report individuals with allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of individual or facility property, fraud against the individual or facility and diversion of individuals or facility drugs occurring in facilities. The registry contains a listing of unlicensed personnel who have been found to have caused harm to an individual or facility. Information from the Registry is available to the public and all health care providers.
The information and reporting requirements regarding the law have been reviewed and explained to me. I have received the following: overview of Health Care Personnel Registry, Examples of Allegations and Suggestions for Employees.