A Healthcare System Employee Confidentiality Agreement is a legally binding document designed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure. It requires employees to keep confidential any information that could harm the organization or its patients if disclosed. This may include patient information, financial records, research results, and other confidential information. The agreement also outlines the consequences of violating the terms of the agreement. There are two main types of Healthcare System Employee Confidentiality Agreements — Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidentiality Agreements (CA's). An NDA typically applies to employees who have access to trade secrets, proprietary information, and other confidential data. A CA is used for employees who are not exposed to such sensitive data, but still have access to confidential information within the organization. Both NDAs and CA's typically require employees to maintain the confidentiality of all information, use the information responsibly, refrain from disclosing any confidential information to third parties, and return or destroy all confidential materials upon termination of employment. Additionally, the agreement may also contain provisions for disciplinary action, legal remedies, and indemnification against any damages caused by the employee’s breach of the agreement.