HIPAA Compliance Policy
Last Updated: 10/23/24
At Andrea Wingert Coaching, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. We recognize the importance of protecting sensitive health data and adhere to strict privacy standards to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
How We Protect Your Information:
- Confidentiality: All health-related information you share during your coaching sessions is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We ensure that personal health data (referred to as Protected Health Information, or PHI) is only accessed and disclosed in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Security: We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the security of electronic and paper health records. This includes encryption of communications, secure storage of client records, and regular audits of data security practices.
- Disclosure of Information: We will not share your PHI without your explicit consent unless required to do so by law. If a disclosure is necessary (e.g., in cases of medical emergencies or as required by healthcare professionals collaborating in your care), we will inform you about the nature of the disclosure.
- Client Rights: You have the right to request access to your health records, ask for corrections, and receive a full accounting of disclosures of your PHI. We respect your right to privacy and will respond to any inquiries or requests in a timely manner.
- Breach Notification: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected clients and take all necessary steps to mitigate the impact and prevent future breaches.
