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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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