THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED, AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY.
Effective Date: April 14, 2003
We are required by law to:
- Make sure that medical information that identifies you is kept confidential;
- Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your medical information;
- Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact our Privacy Officer at
360-435-2133 X4900.
This notice describes the information practices of:
| Cascade Valley Hospital | Cascade Valley Hospital Wound Care Center |
| Cascade Valley Arlington Surgical Center | Cascade Valley Arlington Orthopaedics |
| Cascade Valley Arlington Women's Health | Cascade Valley Granite Falls Clinic |
| Cascade Valley Darrington Clinic | Cascade Valley Arlington Internal Medicine |
| Cascade Valley Arlington Pediatrics | Cascade Valley Smokey Point Clinic |
| Cascade Valley Sleep Disorders Center | |
This notice also describes the information practices of:
- Any health care professional authorized to enter information into your chart at one of our facilities;
- All personnel in all departments and clinics of Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics;
- Any member of a volunteer group we allow to help you while you are being treated;
- Any contractors and agency personnel working on site.
Our Pledge regarding Your Medical Information
We understand that medical information about you and your health is personal. We are committed to protecting your medical information. We create a record of the care and services that you receive. We need this record to provide quality care and to comply with certain legal requirements. This notice applies to all of the records created at the sites listed above, whether made by hospital or clinic personnel, or by your personal care provider.