Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Peninsula Dental Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

2. Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI includes any information that can be used to identify you and that relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition, the provision of health care to you, or the payment for health care.

3. Uses and Disclosures of PHI

We use and disclose PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We may also disclose PHI to other entities as required by law, such as public health authorities, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.

4. Patient Rights

You have the right to:

- Request access to your PHI

- Request amendments to your PHI

- Request an accounting of disclosures

- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures

- Obtain a copy of this Privacy Policy

5. Security Measures

We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

- Secure storage of physical records

- Encryption of electronic PHI

- Regular training for employees on privacy and security practices

6. SMS Communication Peninsula Dental Clinic may use SMS communication to send appointment reminders, confirmations, and other important information. By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive text messages from us. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying "STOP" to any message or contacting us directly.
• Privacy: We take the privacy of your SMS communications seriously and will not share your mobile number or SMS content with third parties, except as required by law.

7. Breach Notification

In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, we will notify affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in some cases, the media.

8. Employee Training

All employees receive training on our privacy and security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and WISHA regulations.

9. Complaints

You have the right to file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Phone: (360) 452-3808

Email: peninsuladentalclinic@live.com