The following categories describe unique scenarios in which we may use or disclose your identifiable health information:
1. Public Health Risks. Our organization may disclose your identifiable health information to public health authorities authorized by law to collect information for the purpose of:
Maintaining vital records, such as births and deaths.
Reporting child abuse or neglect.
Preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability.
Notifying a person regarding potential exposure to a communicable disease.
Notifying a person regarding a potential risk for spreading or contracting a disease or condition.
Reporting reactions to drugs or problems with products or devices.
Notifying individuals if a product or device they may be using has been recalled.
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of an adult patient (including domestic violence); however, we will only
disclose this information if the patient
agrees or we are required or authorized by law to
disclose this information.
Notifying appropriate government agency(ies) and authority(ies) regarding the potential abuse or neglect
Notifying your employer under limited circumstances related primarily to workplace injury or illness or
2.Health Oversight Activities. Our organization may disclose your identifiable health information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law. Oversight activities can include, for example, investigations, inspections, audits, surveys, licensure and disciplinary actions, civil, administrative, and criminal procedures or actions; or other activities necessary for the government to monitor government programs, compliance with civil rights laws and the health care system in general.
3.Lawsuits and Similar Proceedings. Our organization may use and disclose your identifiable health information in response to a court or administrative order, if you are involved in a lawsuit or similar proceeding. We also may disclose your identifiable information in response to a discovery request, subpoena, or other lawful process by another party involved in the dispute, but only if we have made an effort to inform you of the request or to obtain an order protecting the information the party has requested.