HIPAA and Confidentiality

NKY Health's Programs Manager for Clinical Services serves as NKY Health's HIPAA Privacy Officer.

The Notice of Privacy Practices was adapted from the Kentucky Administrative Reference for Local Health Departments.  It must be posted (with all dropdowns expanded) in the lobby of the District Office and of each Health Center.  

The Privacy and Security - Confidential Guidelines were  adapted from the Kentucky Administrative Reference for Local Health Departments.   

All of NKY Health contracts and agreements contain language requiring vendors to comply with HIPAA.