I will be granted access to an electronic database maintained by University Health System, Inc. (“UHS”) containing certain confidential and proprietary information, including protected health information (“UHS PHI”) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HIPAA"). I understand that Company has agreed to provide certain services to UHS and that my access and use of UHS PHI is related to provision of those services. I also understand that Company and UHS have entered into a Business Associate Agreement, which limits the rights of Company and its employees and contractors to use UHS PHI and requires Company and its employees and contractors to prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of UHS PHI.
In consideration of my right to access and use UHS PHI and to protect the confidentiality of UHS PHI and prevent its unauthorized use or disclosure:
* I pledge and agree to limit my access and use of UHS PHI to those records that are necessary for me to perform the specific duties assigned to me by Company.
* I pledge and agree to hold any and all UHS PHI that I may come into contact with as an employee or contractor of Company absolutely and completely confidential.
* I pledge and agree not to use or disclose any UHS PHI, other than as stated in this Pledge or required by law.
* I understand that I will be granted access to UHS PHI for a period of six (6) months and that Company will need to request my continued access by faxing a request to 865-305-6968 no more than two (2) weeks in advance of the expiration the current six (6) month period.
* I understand that my access to UHS PHI will be terminated immediately if I:
* Disclose UHS PHI except as necessary to perform the specific duties assigned to me by Company;
* Access any UHS PHI that is not associated with the specific duties assigned to me by Company, including records of family, friends, or high profile/famous individuals.
* Download UHS PHI to an unencrypted storage device or system.
* Post UHS PHI on social media sites (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Snap Chat, GoFundMe, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vine, Flickr, Google+, or Digg).
* Leave UHS PHI unattended such as on a desk, computer monitor where anyone could view.
* Print UHS PHI and do not dispose of it properly by shredding; or
* Leave UHS PHI in printer, copier, scanner or a fax machine or other unsecure location.