Notice of Privacy Practices
This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Nursing with Purpose RN PLLC is committed to protecting your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice explains how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights, and our legal duties regarding your health information.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect and will notify you if there are any significant changes.
How We May Use and Disclose Health Information
We may use and share your information as needed for the following purposes:
- Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare, including consultations with other providers.
- Payment: To obtain payment or reimbursement for services provided to you.
- Healthcare Operations: To support our business activities such as quality assessment, training, or licensing.
Other uses and disclosures permitted or required by law include public health activities, oversight activities, judicial proceedings, law enforcement purposes, organ and tissue donation, research, workers’ compensation, and to avert a serious threat to health or safety.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
- To obtain a copy of your medical record in paper or electronic form.
- To request corrections to your health record if you believe information is inaccurate or incomplete.
- To request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI (though we may not always be able to agree).
- To request confidential communications (e.g., contact by email or phone instead of mail).
- To receive a list (accounting) of disclosures made of your PHI.
- To receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.
Our Duties Regarding Breach Notification
If a breach occurs involving your unsecured protected health information, we will notify you promptly as required by law.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to modify this Notice and implement the new provisions for all protected health information we maintain. An updated version will be available on our website and upon request.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
To file a complaint or request more information, contact:
Privacy Officer
Nursing with Purpose RN PLLC
PO BOX 149, Poestenkill, NY 12140
Email: admin@purposefulnursing.com
Effective Date
This Notice is effective as of November 7, 2025.