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Sturgis Hospital Privacy Policy: At
Sturgis Hospital, we are committed to protecting
your health and privacy. Information that Sturgis
Hospital collects on this Web site will not be sold
or given to a third party (other than a Sturgis
Hospital agent) and will be accessible only by Sturgis
Hospital and its owner, the City of Sturgis, and
their affiliates and agents.
Links to Other Sites: The Sturgis
Hospital Web site contains links to other sites
for your convenience. Although we try to link only
to sites that share our high standards and respect
for privacy, we cannot guarantee or be held responsible
for their content or privacy practices.
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Inappropriate Behavior:
Sturgis Hospital expects the use of its sites to
be within certain acceptable community standards.
Therefore, users are prohibited from posting or
transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libelous,
defamatory, obscene, inflammatory, pornographic
or profane material or any material that could constitute
or encourage conduct that would be considered a
criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or
would otherwise violate the law. Sturgis Hospital
will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities
or court order requesting or directing Sturgis Hospital
to disclose the identity of anyone posting any such
inappropriate information or materials.
Web Site Alterations: Sturgis Hospital
reserves the right to alter or delete material from
its site at any time without warning.
Disclaimer: The information in this
server is provided as a courtesy by Sturgis Hospital
and its Affiliates. Sturgis Hospital expressly disclaims
any representation or warranty, express or implied,
concerning the accuracy, completeness or fitness
for a particular purpose of the information. Persons
accessing this information assume full responsibility
for the use of the information and understand and
agree that Sturgis Hospital is not responsible or
liable for any claim, loss or damage arising from
the use of the information. Reference to specific
products, processes, or services does not constitute
or imply recommendation or endorsement by Sturgis
Hospital. The views and opinions of the document
authors do not necessarily state or reflect those
of Sturgis Hospital.
The information published on this server could include
technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Changes are periodically added to the information
in this server. Because the terms and conditions
set forth on this page may change periodically,
you are expected to log onto this page and review
it regularly to make sure its terms and conditions
are acceptable to you.
Sturgis Hospital does not take responsibility for
any Internet/computer viruses contracted through
this site and does not warrant or represent that
this site is free of viruses.
If any conflict arises between you and Sturgis Hospital
with respect to your use of this website, you agree
that any resulting lawsuit shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction
shall rest solely in the State of Michigan. Venue
shall rest solely in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
If the information you're reviewing is of a medical
or clinical nature, please read this medical disclaimer.
Medical Disclaimer: Medicine is an
ever-changing science. As new research and clinical
experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment
and drug therapy are required. The authors have
checked with sources believed to be reliable in
their efforts to provide information that is complete
and generally in accord with the standards accepted
at the time of publication. However, in view of
the possibility of human error or changes in medical
sciences, neither the authors nor Sturgis Hospital
nor any other party who has been involved in the
preparation or publication of this work warrants
that the information contained herein is accurate
or complete, and they are not responsible for any
errors or omissions or for the results obtained
from the use of such information. All information
is provided "as is" with no representations or warranties
whatsoever, express or implied. Readers are encouraged
to confirm the information contained herein with
other sources. The information contained on this
site or any links on this site is for educational
and entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted
as recommending a specific treatment plan, product,
course of action or medical/healthcare provider.
Always: Check with a physician
or health professional if you suspect you are ill.
Do not rely on the contents of this site or any
of its links if you suspect you are ill.
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2002
Sturgis Hospital
916 Myrtle Avenue
Sturgis, Michigan 490915 USA
All rights reserved. Sturgis Hospital owns the copyright
or holds electronic publishing rights for all documents
and related graphics (our Materials) available from
this World Wide Web server (the Server). Permission
to display, cache and print one copy of our Materials
is hereby granted. Other than as expressly permitted,
no part of our Materials may be copied, reproduced,
used, performed, distributed or redistributed in
any form (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording, taping, or information
storage and retrieval systems) for any purpose without
the express written permission of Sturgis Hospital.
For permission to use, copy or distribute documents
or related graphics other than as set forth above,
please contact the General Counsel for Sturgis Hospital
at the address given above.
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HERE for the Spanish version of our
Privacy Policy
NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES OF PROTECTED HEALTH
INFORMATION
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT
YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU MAY GET
ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Sturgis Hospital, any Identified Healthcare Partners,
all departments and units, any member of our hospital
auxiliary group, all associates, and other Hospital
personnel are dedicated to protecting your medical
information. We are required by law to maintain
the privacy of protected health information and
to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties
and privacy practices with respect to protected
health information. Sturgis Hospital is required
by law to abide by the terms of this Notice, and
we reserve the right to change the terms of this
Notice, making any revision applicable to all the
protected health information we maintain. If Sturgis
Hospital revises the terms of this Notice, it will
post a revised notice at the Hospital and will make
paper copies of this Notice of Privacy Practices
for Protected Health Information available upon
request.
HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION WILL BE USED AND
DISCLOSED: Sturgis Hospital will use your medical
information as part of rendering patient care. For
example, your medical information may be used by
the health care professional treating you, by the
business office to process your payment for the
services rendered and by administrative personnel
reviewing the quality and appropriateness of the
care you receive.
Sturgis Hospital may also use and/or disclose your
information in accordance with federal and state
laws for the following purposes:
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Sturgis Hospital may
contact you to provide appointment reminders
or information about treatment alternatives
or other health-related benefits and services
that may be of interest to you. |
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Sturgis Hospital via
Arbor Associates may contact you for the purpose
of quality assurance and/or customer satisfaction. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose medical information when required
by the United States Department of Health
and Human Services as part of an investigation
or determination of the Hospital's compliance
with relevant laws. |
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Unless you object,
and with the exception of Behavior Health
Patients, Sturgis Hospital will include general
information, including your name, location
in the hospital, and your condition described
in general terms in a directory of individuals
located in the Hospital. The directory information,
will be released to people who ask for you
by name. |
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Unless you object,
and with the exception of Behavior Health
Patients, Sturgis Hospital may disclose to
family members, other relatives or close personal
friends the medical information directly relevant
to such person's involvement with your care. |
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Unless you object,
and with the exception of Behavior Health
Patients, Sturgis Hospital may use or disclose
your medical information to notify a family
member, a personal representative or another
person responsible for your care of your location,
general condition or death. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information to a public
or private entity for the purpose of coordinating
with that entity to assist in disaster relief
efforts. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
use or disclose your medical information for
public health activities, including the reporting
of disease, injury, vital events and the conduct
of public health surveillance, investigation
and/or intervention. Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information to a health
oversight agency for oversight activities
authorized by law, including audits, investigations,
inspections, licensure or disciplinary actions,
administrative and/or legal proceedings. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information in the course
of certain judicial or administrative proceedings. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information for law
enforcement purposes or other specialized
governmental functions. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information to a coroner,
medical examiner or a funeral director. |
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If you are an organ
donor, Sturgis Hospital may disclose your
medical information to an organ donation and
procurement organization. |
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Sturgis
Hospital may use or disclose your medical
information for certain research purposes. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
use or disclose your medical information to
prevent or lessen a serious threat to the
health or safety of another person or the
public. |
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Sturgis Hospital may
disclose your medical information as authorized
by laws relating to workers' compensation
or similar programs. |
Sturgis Hospital will not use or disclose your medical
information for any other purpose without your written
authorization. Once given, you may revoke your authorization
in writing at any time.
YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION:
You have the following rights with respect to your
medical information:
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The right to request
restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
of your medical information. Sturgis Hospital
is not required to agree to your requested
restriction. |
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The right to receive
communications from Sturgis Hospital in a
confidential manner. |
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The right
to inspect and copy your medical information.
This right is subject to certain specific
exceptions, and you may be charged a reasonable
fee for any copies of your records. |
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The right to request
an amendment of your medical information.
Sturgis Hospital may deny your request for
certain specific reasons, and, if denied,
the Hospital will provide you with a written
explanation for the denial and information
regarding further rights you would have at
that point. |
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The right to receive
an accounting of the disclosures of your medical
information made by Sturgis Hospital except
for disclosures for treatment, payment or
Hospital operational purposes, and for certain
other specific disclosure types. |
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The right to request
a paper copy of this Notice of Privacy Practices
for Protected Health Information. |
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The right to complain
to Sturgis Hospital and/or to the United States
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
if you believe that the Hospital has violated
your privacy rights. To complain to Sturgis
Hospital, please contact the Privacy Officer
at (269) 659-4219. To complain to DHHS, call
1-877-696-6775 toll free. If you choose to
file a complaint, you will not be retaliated
against in any way. |
If you would like further information regarding
your rights or regarding the uses and disclosures
of your medical information, you may contact the
Health Information Management Manager.
THIS NOTICE IS EFFECTIVE AS OF 4/14/03. |
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