Privacy Policy

At ALO CARE SERVICES INC., we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients' health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect Protected Health Information (PHI) and other personal information.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

PHI includes any information related to an individual’s health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual. This includes medical records, health histories, treatment plans, and other health-related information.

Safeguarding Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your PHI, including:

• Physical Safeguards: Secure facilities and restricted access to records.
• Technical Safeguards: Encryption, secure data storage, and access controls.
• Administrative Safeguards: Employee training, confidentiality agreements, and regular audits to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Breach Notification

In the event of a breach of your PHI, we will notify you promptly in accordance with HIPAA requirements. This notification will include a description of the breach, the type of information involved, steps you should take to protect yourself, and what we are doing to mitigate the breach and prevent future occurrences.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised policy will take effect immediately upon posting.

This HIPAA-compliant Privacy Policy ensures that our home care business adheres to the necessary legal requirements while safeguarding clients' personal and health information.