HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Seraphic Healthcare Services is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your Protected Health Information (PHI). This Notice describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, your rights regarding your health information, and our legal responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
By providing mental health services, we create and maintain records containing your personal and health information. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of this information and to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information
Your health information may be used or disclosed for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, and manage your mental health care, including communication with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment when authorized or permitted by law.
Payment
To obtain payment from your insurance company or other responsible parties for services provided.
Healthcare Operations
To support quality improvement, staff training, licensing, accreditation, compliance, auditing, and other business operations necessary to operate our practice.
As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local laws.
Public Health and Safety
When permitted or required by law to prevent serious threats to health or safety.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Inspect and obtain copies of your medical records.
- Request corrections to your health information.
- Request restrictions on certain disclosures.
- Request confidential communications.
- Receive an accounting of certain disclosures.
- Receive a copy of this Notice.
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Our Responsibilities
Seraphic Healthcare Services will:
- Protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information.
- Follow the terms outlined in this Notice.
- Notify you if a breach affecting your information occurs, as required by law.
- Obtain your authorization before using or disclosing your information for purposes not otherwise permitted.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact our Privacy Officer.
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the quality of your care or result in retaliation.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request restrictions on certain uses of your information where permitted by law.
- Receive confidential communications.
- Withdraw certain authorizations where applicable.
Requests may be submitted by contacting our office.
Contact Information
Seraphic Healthcare Services
Email: info@seraphichealthcareservices.com
Phone: 202-455-3944
Website: https://seraphichealthcareservices.com
Protecting your privacy is an essential part of our commitment to providing compassionate, ethical, and professional mental health care.
