Privacy Notice

The following notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review this notice carefully.

* Your confidential healthcare information may be released to other healthcare professionals for the purpose of providing you with good care. An example of this is the release of information to a laboratory for the purpose of obtaining the results of lab tests needed to treat you.

* Your confidential healthcare information may be released to your insurance provider for the purpose of paying The Barry Robinson Center for the care you received. An example of this is sending the insurance company information about your diagnosis and the date you received services for this diagnosis.

* Your confidential healthcare information may be released for the purpose of continuing healthcare operations which may include conducting quality assessment and improvement activities, reviewing the qualifications of healthcare professionals, and conducting and arranging for medical review, legal, and auditing services.

* Your confidential information may be released to public health officials whose job is to improve the health of the community. An example of this is mandatory communicable disease reporting.

* Your confidential healthcare information may be released to public or law enforcement officials in the event of investigation in which you are a victim of abuse, a crime or domestic violence.

* Your confidential information may be released to other healthcare providers in case you need emergency care.

Your health records are the physical property of The Barry Robinson Center but you do have rights regarding the information. Please read carefully.

* You have the right to restrict the use of your confidential healthcare information unless it is being used or disclosed for a reason that does not require a consent or an authorization. However, we may choose to refuse your restriction if it is in conflict with providing you with quality healthcare or in the event of an emergency situation.

* You have the right to receive confidential communication about your health status.

* Your confidential healthcare information may be released only after receiving written authorization from you or your legal representative. You have the right to take away your permission to release confidential healthcare information at any time.

* You have the right to inspect and copy your healthcare information; however; in certain situations we may deny access.

* You have the right to make changes to your healthcare information.

* You have a right to know who has accessed your confidential healthcare information and for what purpose.

* You have a right to have a paper copy of the Privacy Notice if you ask for it even if you have agreed to receive the Privacy Notice electronically.

The Barry Robinson Center is required by law to protect the privacy of its clients. The center will keep confidential any and all client healthcare information and will provide clients with a list of duties or practices that protect confidential healthcare information.

* The Barry Robinson Center will abide by the terms of this notice. The center reserves the right to make changes to this notice and continue to maintain the confidentiality of all healthcare information. Changes to this notice will be posted and copies may be obtained at The Barry Robinson Center.

* Your confidential healthcare information may not be released for any other purpose than that which is identified in this notice or otherwise required by law.

* You have the right to complain if you believe your rights to privacy have been violated and you will not be penalized or otherwise retaliated against for filing a complaint. If you would like further information or feel your privacy rights have been violated, please call the matter to our attention by sending a letter describing the reasons you are concerned to:


The Barry Robinson Center
ATTN: Privacy Officer
443 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
(757) 455-6100

Effective Date: April 14, 2003
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