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HIPAA
HCHD Privacy Office
Reporting violations of patient privacy
Harris County Hospital District has a post office box and a hotline to be
used specifically by employees, physicians and other medical staff,
volunteers, and contractors to report any actual or potential wrongdoing
in relation to federal, state, and local laws. This includes, but is not
limited to: violations of HIPAA, Texas Medical Records Privacy Act and
Hospital District policies. In addition, complaints may be filed regarding
the Hospital District's privacy policies. Complaints and/or documents can
be submitted to this post office box with or without your name and without
fear of retaliation. The appropriate actions will be taken as determined
by the President & Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Corporate
Compliance and Privacy Officer.
Office of Privacy Administration
HCHD
P. O. Box 300033
Houston, TX 77230-0033
(713) 566-6097
Hotline Service through EthicsLine
Phone Number: (800) 500-0333
Fax Number: (800) 500-0993
e-mail: hipaa@hchd.tmc.edu
Please report as soon as you suspect any problems. |
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