HIPAA Privacy Notice

Robertson County EMS (RCEMS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and security for the health information we handle. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law that protects the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information (PHI) and sets standards for how that information is used, disclosed, and safeguarded.

Robertson County Emergency Services District (ESD) is a hybrid entity under HIPAA. This means that while the ESD encompasses multiple functions, only Robertson County EMS (RCEMS) is a covered component subject to HIPAA regulations. Other functions and departments of the ESD are not covered by HIPAA.

HIPAA Privacy Officer

The following individual is responsible for all aspects of Robertson County EMS (RCEMS) HIPAA compliance and should be contacted whenever an issue arises involving the privacy or security of PHI created, received, transmitted, or maintained by RCEMS. This person is the primary point of contact regarding all HIPAA-related inquiries or complaints, and all parties requesting PHI or with questions regarding the use or disclosure of RCEMS PHI should be referred to this individual. All known or suspected breaches of unsecured PHI, as well as any known or suspected violations of RCEMS HIPAA policies and procedures, shall be reported to this individual.

Cole French
HIPAA Privacy Officer
Robertson County EMS

Office  979-701-3545

Cell       979-969-3232

For records requests and other general HIPAA inquiries, contact:

hipaa@rcems.org

 

 

 

 

RCEMS NPP 02_12_26.pdfHybrid Entity Statment Signed.pdf