The discussions, uses, and disclosures addressed by this agreement apply to any written, verbal, or electronic communications.
I understand that I am never to discuss or review any information regarding a patient at a clinical site unless the discussion or review is part of my assignment to the site. I understand that I am obligated to know and adhere to the privacy policies and procedures of the clinical site to which I am assigned. I acknowledge that medical records, accounting information, patient information, and conversations between or among healthcare professionals about
patients are confidential under law and this agreement.
I understand that, while in the clinical setting, I may not disclose any information about a patient during the clinical portion of my clinical assignment to anyone other than the medical and nursing staff of the clinical site.
I understand that I may not remove any record from the clinical site without the written authorization of the site. Additionally, I understand that, before I use or disclose patient information in a learning experience, classroom, case presentation, class assignment, or research, I must attempt to exclude as much of the following information as possible:
• Names
• Geographical subdivisions smaller than a state
• Dates of birth, admission, discharge, and death
• Telephone numbers
• Fax numbers
• E-mail addresses
• Social security numbers
• Medical record numbers
• Health plan beneficiary numbers
• Account numbers
• Certificate/license numbers
• Vehicle identifiers
• Device identifiers
• Web locators (URLs)
• Internet protocol addresses
• Biometric identifiers
• Full face photographs
• Any other unique identifying number, characteristic, or code
• All ages over 89 years
Additionally, I acknowledge that any patient information, whether or not it excludes some or all
of those identifiers, may only be used or disclosed for health care training and educational
purposes, and must otherwise remain confidential.
I understand that I must promptly report any violation of the clinical site’s privacy policies and
procedures, applicable law, or this confidentiality agreement, by me, or a student or faculty
member to the appropriate clinical coordinator or program director.
Finally, I understand that, if I violate the privacy policies and procedures of the clinical site,
applicable law, or this agreement, I will be subject to disciplinary action.
By entering my electronic signature below, I certify that I have read and understand its terms and will comply with them.