Everyone at Nourishing Journey is committed to respecting your privacy. The information you provide to us is kept confidential and is only disclosed if you have requested it in writing or if it is necessary under other circumstances. This notice lists some of the circumstances when we may use or disclose your health information.
Other Professionals: We may use and disclose your health information when coordinating with other health care professionals who are assisting or treating you. Your consent must be given in advance before any information is shared with professionals outside of Nourishing Journey.
Emergencies: We may use or disclose your health information to notify or assist in the notification of a family member or anyone responsible for your care in case of an emergency. If possible, we will provide you with an opportunity for consent, however if you are incapacitated, we will use our professional judgment to disclose only the information that is directly relevant to your care.
Others Involved in Your Care: We may use or disclose your health information to other family members involved in your care. Your consent must be given in advance before any information is shared.
Required By Law: We may use or disclose your health information when we are required to do so by law. This may be in response to a court or administrative order, subpoena, discovery request, or any other lawful process.
Abuse or Neglect: We may use or disclose your health information to appropriate authorities if we reasonably believe that you are a possible victim of abuse, neglect, domestic violence or the possible victim of other crimes. This information will be disclosed only as necessary.
You have the right to look at or get copies of your information at any time. If you request copies you will be charged $1.00 for each page, and postage if you want the copies mailed to you.
