This privacy policy for Raise The Bottom describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Our privacy practices comply with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). We will only share information with third parties as permitted by applicable laws.
Raise The Bottom, with treatment locations in Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello, Idaho, is committed to providing quality behavioral healthcare services. Protecting your health information is an important part of that commitment.
This Notice of Privacy Practices (“Notice”) describes your rights and our obligations under federal law. Protected health information (“PHI”) includes any information that may identify you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, the provision of healthcare services, or the payment for such services.
Our Duties
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy of your PHI.
- Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
- Notify you if a breach occurs involving your unsecured PHI.
- Abide by the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices until revised.
We may update this Notice to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Updated Notices will be:
- Available upon request.
- Posted on our website.
- Displayed at our facilities.
We are also required to respond to your privacy-related requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
Confidentiality of Addiction Treatment Records
The confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse treatment records at Raise The Bottom is protected by federal law and regulations (42 CFR Part 2). In general, we may not disclose information that identifies you as receiving services here unless:
- You provide written consent.
- The disclosure is allowed by a court order.
- The disclosure is made to medical personnel in an emergency or to qualified personnel for research, audit, or evaluation.
Violations of these federal protections are a crime. Suspected violations may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Please note:
- Federal law does not protect information related to crimes committed at our facilities or against our staff.
- Federal law does not prevent reports of suspected child abuse or neglect under Idaho law.
Uses and Disclosures of PHI
Your PHI may be used or disclosed as follows:
- Within Raise The Bottom: Staff involved in your care (doctors, nurses, clinicians, and administrative personnel) may use PHI for treatment, billing, insurance, and healthcare operations.
- Secretary of Health and Human Services: We must disclose PHI if required for HIPAA compliance investigations.
- Business Associates: PHI may be shared with contractors or service providers who perform functions for us, provided they are bound by law to protect your information.
- Crimes on Premises: We may disclose PHI to law enforcement if related to a crime on our premises or a threat to commit such a crime.
- Reports of Child Abuse or Neglect: Required disclosures will be made to the proper authorities.
- Court Orders: We may disclose PHI if required by court order.
- Emergency Situations: PHI may be shared with medical personnel during an emergency.
- Research, Audits, and Evaluations: Limited disclosures may be made for approved research or evaluation activities.
- Cause of Death: Information may be reported to public health authorities as required.
Authorization to Use or Disclose PHI
Except as described above, we will not use or disclose your PHI without your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time, which will stop future uses and disclosures, except where we have already acted in reliance on your authorization.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your PHI:
- Right to Notice: You may request a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.
- Right to Access and Copy: You may inspect and obtain a copy of your PHI, subject to certain legal limitations.
- Right to Amend: You may request amendments to your PHI if you believe it is incomplete or inaccurate.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures made of your PHI.
- Right to Request Restrictions: You may ask us to restrict how your PHI is used or disclosed.
- Right to Confidential Communication: You may request that we contact you in a specific way (for example, by mail instead of phone).
- Right to Breach Notification: You will be notified if your unsecured PHI is compromised.
- Right to File a Complaint: You may file a complaint with Raise The Bottom or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Questions, Requests, and Complaints
For questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact:
Raise The Bottom
9196 W. Barnes Dr.Boise, Idaho 83709
208-433-0400
[email protected]
You may also file a complaint directly with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 877-696-6775
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hhs.gov
