CTR055539_HIPPA_Agreement.pdf

This document is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Inc. The agreement is designed to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) of 2009, governing the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).

The agreement establishes the terms under which Intermountain Centers for Human Development will handle sensitive health information on behalf of ADCS. Key provisions include requirements for safeguarding confidential information, reporting any potential breaches within one business day, maintaining appropriate security measures, and limiting the use of PHI to only necessary purposes related to the contract. The document outlines strict protocols for data management, including de-identification of records, data aggregation services, and comprehensive record retention and destruction guidelines. The contract appears to be part of a broader service arrangement, with provisions for potential termination and ongoing compliance with evolving healthcare privacy regulations.