<p>It is the policy of Destination Hope, Inc. to ensure that all client/clients in treatment are guaranteed the right of confidentiality as mandated by 42 C.F.R. Part II.</p>
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 	<li>Every employee at the time of hire will read and review 42 C.F.R. Part II and A Guide to Federal Law and Regulations, Legal Action Center, 1995. The Human Resource Director will review with the new hire the law and implications regarding employment at Destination Hope, Inc.</li>
 	<li>In order to completely protect the confidentiality rights of client/clients, employees are forbidden to transmit confidential client/client information via e-mail using Internet access.</li>
 	<li>All employees will have confidentiality training and will sign the documentation to attest to the confidentiality policy.</li>
 	<li>Facsimile transmission of client/client information is permitted when facsimile machine is in a locked office. It is the responsibility of the sender to check with outside agencies to determine whether the facsimile is protected under confidentiality guidelines.</li>
 	<li>A “Release of Information” Form is required before releasing any information to 3rd party at the request of the client/ client or if needed during the course of treatment.</li>
 	<li>If there are any questions during the course f treatment regarding confidentiality, the CEO/Executive Director will have the administrative authority to make a decision regarding the interpretation of the policy/procedure.</li>
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<p>REFERENCES: 42 C.F.R. Part II (United States Code 290dd-2)</p>

<p>As an employee of Destination Hope, Inc., I agree to uphold the client/client confidentiality policy as it applies to disclosure of information about any client/client. I have attended, or will attend, training on client/client confidentiality. I have read and reviewed The Confidentiality Law (42 C.F.R. Part II, United States Code 290dd-2). In addition, I will not transmit client information using any electronic mail system. I understand that by my signature, I am acknowledging receipt of the Destination Hope, Inc. statement on Client/Client Confidentiality.<p>

<p>I further understand that any violation of these codes may be cause for disciplinary action, up to and including termination.</p>