Privacy Practices and HIPAA
Thornridge Psychiatric Center is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients' health information. This notice describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.
Protected Health Information
Your protected health information includes any information that identifies you and relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, the provision of health care to you, or the payment for such care. This information is protected under federal law (HIPAA) and state law.
How We Use Your Information
We use your health information to provide treatment, obtain payment for services, and carry out our healthcare operations. With your written authorization, we may share your information with others you designate, such as family members or other providers.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your health records, request corrections, receive an accounting of disclosures, request restrictions on how we use or share your information, and file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Filing a Complaint
Complaints about Thornridge's privacy practices may be directed to our Privacy Officer by mail at our main office address, or to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against any patient for filing a complaint.