GENERAL PRIVACY POLICY

In general, the law protects the privacy of all communications between patient and psychiatric nurse practitioner. However, certain situations may require the disclosure of a patient's treatment to prevent harm. Some examples include:

• Threats of self-harm: We are legally obligated to ensure a patient's safety by seeking hospitalization or contacting friends or family who can provide protection.

• Threats of serious harm to others: We are legally obligated to warn the potential victim(s) and law enforcement.

• Reasonable suspicion of elder or child abuse and/or neglect: We are legally obligated to notify the appropriate state agency.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PRIVACY POLICY

The same safety and privacy policy extends to children and adolescents. It is our policy to keep parents involved in treatment, with the understanding that the child or adolescent is able to express what they want us to share. This will not always direct treatment, but to ensure the creation of a safe space for younger individuals, their input will be considered. If there is an immediate safety concern, the parent/guardian will be promptly notified.

EMAIL POLICY

You may email us at frontoffice@infocuspsych.com. This is a HIPAA-compliant email account; however, our office cannot guarantee the safety and security of any technology.