Nassau New York Autorización de Uso y/o Divulgación de Información de Salud Protegida - Authorization for Use and / or Disclosure of Protected Health Information

• Category: Empleo: políticas y procedimientos
• State: Multi-State
• County: Nassau
• Control #: US-178EM
• Format: Word

Description

Este formulario permite que un empleado autorice los tipos de información médica que debe divulgar el departamento de recursos humanos. Nassau County, New York, is a vibrant and populous area located on Long Island. It is known for its rich history, diverse population, and excellent healthcare facilities. In order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' sensitive information, Nassau County has introduced various types of Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) forms. 1. Standard Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure: This type of authorization form is used when a patient wishes to allow healthcare providers or organizations to use or disclose their protected health information for specific purposes. These purposes may include treatment, payment, healthcare operations, research, or other legitimate reasons. The form typically requires patients to specify the types of information they are authorizing and the entities or individuals to whom the information can be disclosed. 2. Psychotherapy Notes Authorization: Psychotherapy notes contain sensitive information related to a patient's mental health counseling sessions. If a patient seeks to authorize the use or disclosure of such notes, a separate form is required. This form ensures that patients maintain control over the disclosure of their psychotherapy notes while allowing them to share this information with specific individuals or organizations involved in their treatment. 3. Authorizations for Minors: In situations where a minor requires medical treatment, their parent or legal guardian is typically responsible for authorizing the use or disclosure of their protected health information. These authorization forms ensure that parents or guardians have the necessary legal and privacy rights to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the minor and access their health records as needed. 4. Research Authorization: When participating in medical research studies or clinical trials, patients may be asked to sign a specific authorization form for the use and disclosure of their protected health information. This form allows researchers to access and analyze patients' health data, ensuring their privacy is protected while still contributing to valuable medical advancements. Nassau County, New York, recognizes the significance of protecting patients' health information in compliance with federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These various types of Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information forms provide patients with the necessary control, transparency, and legal safeguards over their sensitive health data.

Nassau County, New York, is a vibrant and populous area located on Long Island. It is known for its rich history, diverse population, and excellent healthcare facilities. In order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients' sensitive information, Nassau County has introduced various types of Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) forms. 1. Standard Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure: This type of authorization form is used when a patient wishes to allow healthcare providers or organizations to use or disclose their protected health information for specific purposes. These purposes may include treatment, payment, healthcare operations, research, or other legitimate reasons. The form typically requires patients to specify the types of information they are authorizing and the entities or individuals to whom the information can be disclosed. 2. Psychotherapy Notes Authorization: Psychotherapy notes contain sensitive information related to a patient's mental health counseling sessions. If a patient seeks to authorize the use or disclosure of such notes, a separate form is required. This form ensures that patients maintain control over the disclosure of their psychotherapy notes while allowing them to share this information with specific individuals or organizations involved in their treatment. 3. Authorizations for Minors: In situations where a minor requires medical treatment, their parent or legal guardian is typically responsible for authorizing the use or disclosure of their protected health information. These authorization forms ensure that parents or guardians have the necessary legal and privacy rights to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the minor and access their health records as needed. 4. Research Authorization: When participating in medical research studies or clinical trials, patients may be asked to sign a specific authorization form for the use and disclosure of their protected health information. This form allows researchers to access and analyze patients' health data, ensuring their privacy is protected while still contributing to valuable medical advancements. Nassau County, New York, recognizes the significance of protecting patients' health information in compliance with federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These various types of Authorization for Use and/or Disclosure of Protected Health Information forms provide patients with the necessary control, transparency, and legal safeguards over their sensitive health data.

Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.