By signing this consent, a copy of which will be provided to me, I agree to the terms and conditions regarding Authorization to Release and Share Information and the Assignment of Insurance Benefits. I also acknowledge that I have received the Notice of Privacy Practices and that Valley View Health Centers Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon my request where services are provided. I can also view the Notice of Privacy Practices online at https://valleyviewhealth.org.
I understand that this consent will remain valid throughout the current 12-month academic year commencing August 1, unless revoked. I understand that I may revoke this consent for treatment at any time by making a written request to VVHC have me/my child removed from services. I have reviewed the services summary information attached to this consent, and I understand the services available. It is my responsibility to tell VVHC about changes in insurance coverage, and to notify School District and VVHC with all updates or changes to my child's health condition(s), immunization records, or medications. I will be notified of any services my child receives (subject to applicable law), as well as any abnormal findings and/or further treatment recommendations. For questions related to any services my child receives I understand that I should call the phone number listed on the After Visit Summary which will be sent home with my child.
Authorization to Release Medical Information: I hereby authorize VVHC and Scioto Valley Local Schools to share/release/exchange information with school nurses, school counselors, school social workers and/or school administrators about my/my child's physical and/or mental condition, including, but not limited to, information regarding services provided to my child at school for treatment purposes, care coordination and/or educational purposes. I understand this information will be kept confidential. I also hereby authorize VVHC to share/release/exchange all such information with my doctors, my referring doctors, or referring/referral health care providers; and/or to any insurance company or organization that helps pay my bill. VVHC may also give information to any welfare organization, to which I have applied or may apply for aid. Administered immunizations will be entered into the statewide immunization information system, Ohio ImpactSIIS.
I understand that School District is covered under the federal regulations that govern the privacy of educations records and that any personal health information disclosed under this authorization may be protected by those regulations. Re-disclosure of alcohol and drug abuse information is protected by Federal Confidentiality Rules (42 CFR Part 2) without written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted. Federal Rules also restrict any use of information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse patient (52 FR 21809, June 9, 1987:52 FR 41997, November 2, 1987 My/my child's records are protected and can only be accessed by authorized users with restricted access. I understand that this authorization will remain valid throughout my child's enrollment at his or her School District for the current 12 month academic year commencing August 1, unless I revoke this authorization. I may revoke this authorization at any time by providing written notice of my intent to revoke to School District and/or VVHC. I understand that I am not required to sign this authorization form and the VVHC will not condition treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits on this signed authorization. The health information used and/or disclosed as a result of this authorization may be subject to re-disclosure by the person or entity receiving such information. At that point, it is no longer protected by the federal privacy regulations. Neither VVHC nor my child's School District is responsible for the use of information, in whole or in part, by third parties. This authorization is given without promise of compensation. I have received a copy of this form and I understand that I have the right to inspect or copy any health information disclosed. This authorization included the use and/or disclosure of information, concerning HIV testing or treatment of AIDS or AIDS-related conditions, any drug or alcohol abuse, drug-related conditions, alcoholism, and/or psychiatric/psychological conditions to the above-mentioned entity.