BAA_FFYH.pdf

This document is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and Firm Foundation Youth Homes, executed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act of 2009. The agreement is designed to ensure compliance with federal privacy and security standards for protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (ePHI).

The contract establishes the terms and conditions under which Firm Foundation Youth Homes, as a business associate, will handle sensitive health information in connection with services provided to ADCS. The agreement outlines specific obligations for safeguarding PHI, including requirements for data protection, breach notification, employee training, record retention, and limitations on PHI use and disclosure. The contract does not specify specific monetary amounts or service details but focuses on establishing comprehensive privacy and security protocols for managing health-related information in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations.