ConfidentialityConfidentiality. 2 [rg3] A. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the confidentiality of all records, including xxxxxxxx and any 3 audio and/or video recordings, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and county codes and 4 regulations, including 42 United States CodeUSC 290dd-2 (Confidentiality of Records), as they now 5 exist or may hereafter be amended or changed. 6 1. CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that all persons served pursuant to this 7 Agreement are clients of the Orange County HIV services system, and therefore it may be necessary for 8 authorized staff of ADMINISTRATOR to audit client files, or to exchange information regarding 9 specific clients with COUNTY or other providers of related services contracting with COUNTY. 10 2. CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible for obtaining written 11 consents for the release of information from all persons served by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this 12 Agreement. Such consents shall be obtained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with California Civil 13 CodeCCC, Division 1, Part 2.6 relating to confidentiality of medical information. 14 3. In the event of a collaborative service agreement between HIV services providers, 15 CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for obtaining releases of information, 16 from the collaborative agency, for clients receiving services through the collaborative agreement. 17 B. Prior to providing any services pursuant to this Agreement, all CONTRACTOR members of the 18 Board of Directors or its designee or authorized agent, employees, consultants, subcontractors, 19 volunteers and interns shall agree, in writing, with CONTRACTOR to maintain the confidentiality of 20 any and all information and records which may be obtained in the course of providing such services.
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Samples: Agreement for Provision of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services, Agreement for Provision of Services
