Confidential
Information
Information regarding the condition,
financial data, care and/or treatment
of any patient must be held in strict
confidence. You should never discuss
confidential information with anyone
outside of the offices of Home Health
Specialists or in public places.
The only time
you may discuss a patient, is when
it is required for the care and/or
treatment of the patient. Any confidential
information regarding employees
of Home Health Specialists such
as salary or any other information
of a sensitive nature should be
discussed only when a legitimate
business reason exists and only
with those individuals who have
a legitimate "need to know".
Breach of confidentiality is a serious
violation of Home Health Specialists
policy and could result in termination
of employment.
Release
of Employee Information
Home Health Specialists complies
with all government regulations
concerning the release of employee
information. When appropriate and
legally indicated, Home Health Specialists
will release information but ensures
that the confidentiality of employee
records will be maintained.
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