Child Abuse or Neglect/ Disabled Adult/Elder Abuse.
We may disclose your PHI to a state or local agency that is
authorized by law to receive reports of abuse or neglect.
Judicial and Administrative Proceedings.
We may disclose your PHI pursuant to a subpoena, court order,
administrative order or similar process.
Medical Emergencies. We may use or disclose your PHI in a medical emergency to medical personnel only in
order to prevent serious harm. Including suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation.
We may disclose information to close family members or friends directly
involved in your treatment based on your consent or a necessity to prevent serious harm.
Health Oversight. If required, we may disclose PHI to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law,
such as audits, investigations, and inspections. Oversight agencies seeking this information include government agencies and organizations that provide financial assistance to the program (such as third-party payors based on your prior consent) and peer review organizations performing utilization and quality control.
Law Enforcement. We may disclose PHI to a law enforcement official as required by law, in
compliance with a subpoena(with your written consent),court order, administrative order or similar document, for the purpose of identifying a suspect, material witness or missing person, in connection with the victim of a crime, in connection with a deceased person, in connection with the reporting of a crime in an emergency, or in connection with a crime on the premises.
Public Health. If required, we may use or disclose your PHI for mandatory public health activates to a public
health authority authorized by law to collect or receive such information for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability, or if directed by a public health authority, to a government agency that is collaborating with that public health authority.
Public Safety. We may disclose your PHI if necessary, to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to
the health or safety of a person or the public. If information is disclosed to prevent or lessen a serious threat it will be disclosed to a person or persons reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the target of the threat.
Verbal Permission. We may also use or disclose your information to family members that are directly involved