It is the obligation and the policy of The Colorado Health Network, INC, to maintain the confidentiality of all client/patient* information and to protect its clients’/patients’ right to privacy.
All client information is confidential and shall not be shared with individuals outside of the agency without expressed permission from the client/patient or parent/guardian.
While working on CHN premises as a volunteer or community partner, I understand that I may learn certain facts about a client that are of a confidential nature. Examples of such information: medical condition and treatment, finances, living arrangements, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, and even the fact that an individual is a client of CHN.
I understand that all such information must be treated as completely confidential. Towards that end, I understand that I am not to dispense any information concerning a client or any written, verbal, or computerized information about a client to any outside source unless previously authorized as part of my work with CHN. Furthermore, I agree not to access, or remove from the agency’s premises, confidential documents, including those stored electronically, unless previously authorized as part of my work with CHN.
I understand that my violation of a client’s right to privacy through a breach of confidentiality on my part will be considered grounds for immediate termination of my volunteer position and that CHN may pursue appropriate legal recourse when necessary.
This confidentiality agreement is binding through the duration of and beyond of volunteering. I understand that violation of this confidentiality agreement may result in legal action against me.
*Client/patient: any person accessing CHN for services, including but not limited to: someone affected by HIV or AIDS; a caregiver, family member, significant other, and/or co-habitant of someone affected by HIV or AIDS; a financial donor or in-kind contributor; a volunteer; an individual seeking information and/or referral; or an otherwise concerned supporter.