Privacy Statement for iPad Management
Introduction
Our organization is dedicated to protecting the privacy and security of personal and health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant state laws. This Privacy Statement outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal and health information through the management of iPads within our operations.
Collection of Personal and Health Information
In the course of managing iPads, we may collect information that includes, but is not limited to:
– Personal identifiers such as name and contact details
– Health information qualifying as Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA
– Device identification numbers
– Location information (if applicable and related to care delivery)
– Application usage data pertinent to healthcare services
This information is collected to facilitate effective iPad management, support healthcare service provision, and comply with our legal and regulatory responsibilities.
Use of Personal and Health Information
Collected personal and health information may be used for:
– Managing and monitoring iPad usage to ensure policy and legal compliance
– Providing technical support and troubleshooting
– Enhancing device security and functionality in healthcare service contexts
– Fulfilling legal, regulatory, and accreditation obligations
Sharing of Personal and Health Information
Our organization will not share personal or health information garnered through iPad management with third parties, except as mandated by law, for healthcare operations, or with service providers bound by confidentiality agreements in alignment with HIPAA and state law stipulations.
Protection of Personal and Health Information
We enforce robust security measures to safeguard personal and health information, adhering to HIPAA Security Rule and state law requirements. These measures encompass administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Rights and Choices
Individuals possess rights over their personal and health information, including access, amendment, and, under certain conditions, deletion requests. Our organization provides means for individuals to exercise these rights as per HIPAA and state law directives.
Changes to This Privacy Statement
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement in response to new practices, legal demands, or regulatory advice. Significant changes will be communicated by updating the statement on our website and noting the revision date.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this Privacy Statement, our privacy practices, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at:
Basin Health Companies
200 N Orchard Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
505-325-8231
info@basin.health
Effective Date: Feb. 28, 2024