Cumberland River Behavioral Health
Privacy Policy
CRBH is dedicated to providing quality mental health, developmental and intellectual disability and substance use services that are individualized and specific to the person receiving care.
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
“THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.”
All requested information shall be relevant to the care and well-being of the individuals served. All information should be considered Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
This Privacy Notice shall serve as notice that Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc. (hereinafter “Cumberland River”) may use and share information for treatment, payment and overall healthcare operations that may include counseling, billing and quality assurance. The use or sharing of any information not directly related to services and supports shall have prior written authorization.
An example of information sharing, that may be necessary, without written consent or authorization is a life threatening medical emergency.
Rights of the Individual: The individual, in writing, may request restrictions on the use or sharing of information, receive confidential communication, inspect and receive copies of any shared information, receive an accounting of shared information and amend or revoke authorization.
Duties of Cumberland River: Maintain privacy and provide notice of legal duties and privacy practices. Abide by this effective notice and any restriction agreements. Provide notice of revised privacy practices.
For additional information or complaints regarding privacy practices contact the HIPAA Privacy Liaison at (606) 528-7010, Ext. 233 or Melanie Yeager, Cumberland River Executive Director at (606) 528-7010, Ext. 202.
Complaints against Cumberland River regarding privacy of PHI should be forwarded to:
Cumberland River
PO Box 568
1203 American Greeting Rd
Corbin, KY 40702
(606) 528-7010, EXT. 233
DBHDID
100 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-4527
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave., SW Room 509F
HHH Building
Washing, D.C. 20201
1-877-696-6775
ATTENTION: HIPAA PRIVACY OFFICER
or Email: hipaa@crccc.org
The Joint Commission, One Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
1-800-994-6610 or www.jointcommission.org
Standard:
Cumberland River and/or its designee shall ensure that persons receiving services from Cumberland River are given adequate notice of their rights and Cumberland River’s duties with respect to the use and disclosure of their Protected Health Information (PHI). Cumberland River adheres to Kentucky state law, federal laws and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).