Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy of Eliezer Mental Health Nursing Services
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HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
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Effective Date: September 30, 2023
Eliezer Mental Health Nursing Services is dedicated to protecting your medical information and ensuring your privacy. This Notice of Privacy Practices outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) and your rights regarding that information. Please review this notice carefully.
We may collect various types of personal information, including your name, address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, and medical history related to your healthcare services. Your personal information may be collected through online forms, phone calls, in-person consultations, and email communications.
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The information we collect serves several purposes: to provide and coordinate your medical treatment, to process payments for services rendered, to conduct healthcare operations and quality improvement, and to communicate with you regarding appointments and treatment plans.
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We are committed to safeguarding your PHI through a range of security measures, including data encryption, secure storage, and access controls to limit who can view your information. We also conduct regular audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to privacy standards.
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We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your PHI under certain circumstances, such as with healthcare professionals involved in your treatment, for payment processing with insurance companies or billing services, or as required by law for public health purposes. Importantly, SMS consent or phone numbers collected for SMS purposes will not be shared for marketing purposes under any circumstances.
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You have several rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI, the right to receive confidential communications through alternative means, and the right to inspect and obtain copies of your PHI with certain exceptions. You may also request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is inaccurate, request an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI, and receive a paper copy of this Notice upon request.
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We are required by law to protect the privacy of your PHI, provide this notice, and comply with its terms. We reserve the right to amend this notice, and we will notify you of any significant changes.
If you have consented to receive text messages from Eliezer Health, you may receive text messages related to appointment and scheduling, information regarding your care, billing information, or other relevant information.
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For any questions or complaints about this notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at Eliezer Mental Health Nursing Services, 18325 Sherman Way, Suite B, Reseda, CA, 91335, by phone at +1 (213) 377-0012, or via email at mfortunato@eliezerhealth.org. You may also contact the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
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We may modify this notice in accordance with state and federal laws. Any revised notice will apply to all PHI we maintain, and we will make the new notice available on our website at www.eliezerhealth.org.
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*Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties.
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​Eliezer Mental Health Nursing Services
18325 Sherman Way, Suite B, Reseda, CA, 91335
Tel: +1 (213) 377-0012
Fax: +1 (213) 377-0044
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By using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to our Privacy Policy.