This document is made by Salt Wellness Co. DBA Tara Michelle Health (referred to as “The Company”) for The Client (referred to as “The Client” or “You”).
The Client acknowledges that during the course of performing contracted services, The Company may send health information electronically via email or other sources that may not be fully secure. If The Client does not approve of this method of transfer, they must notify The Company, and a secure form of transmitting information will be established.
The Company acknowledges that during the course of performing contracted services for The Client, The Company may have access to, use, or disclose confidential health information. The Company hereby agrees to handle such information in a confidential manner at all times while providing services for The Client and after the services are completed, and commits to the following obligations:
I. Data Use and Security Obligations
- The Company will use and disclose confidential health information only in connection with and for the purpose of performing services.
- The Company will request, obtain, or communicate confidential health information only as necessary to perform services and shall refrain from requesting, obtaining, or communicating more confidential health information than is necessary to accomplish services.
- The Company will take reasonable care to properly secure confidential health information on any computer and will take steps to ensure that others cannot view or access such information. When away from workstations or when tasks are completed, The Company will log off computers or use a password-protected screensaver in order to prevent access by unauthorized users.
- The Company will not disclose personal password(s) to anyone without the express written permission of The Client, or post it in an accessible location and will refrain from performing any tasks using another’s password.
II. HIPAA Compliance and Reporting
The Company understands that as an independently contracted service provider, the use and disclosure of Client information is governed by the rules and regulations established under HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and related policies and procedures. Therefore, with regard to participant information, The Company commits to the following additional obligations:
- The Company will use and disclose confidential health information solely in accordance with the federal and company policies set forth above or elsewhere. The Company also agrees to familiarize itself with any periodic updates or changes to such policies in a timely manner.
- The Company will immediately report any unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential health information that The Company becomes aware of to The Client in writing.
III. Consequences of Non-Compliance
The Client understands and agrees that failure to fulfill any of the obligations set forth in this Agreement and/or violation of any terms of this Agreement shall result in being subject to appropriate lawful action, up to and including, termination of services.
V. Reference to Governing Legal Documents
This Disclaimer is an integral part of The Company’s full terms and conditions. The Client agrees that their use of The Company’s services and programs is also governed by the following documents:
Privacy Policy: https://taramichellehealth.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service Agreement & Liability Waiver: https://taramichellehealth.com/terms-conditions/
Disclaimer Policy: https://taramichellehealth.com/disclaimer
