CTR077252_Business_Associate_Agreemetn_with_HITECH_-_ABCS_2025.pdf

This document is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Arizona Department of Child Safety (ADCS) and Arizona Baptist Children's Services, executed in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH). The agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) between the two entities.

The primary focus of the contract is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information by defining the responsibilities of the Business Associate (Arizona Baptist Children's Services) in safeguarding and managing sensitive health data. The agreement outlines specific obligations such as implementing appropriate safeguards, reporting any unauthorized use or disclosure of PHI, mitigating potential harmful effects of information breaches, and maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations. Key provisions include requirements for data retention (six years), documentation of disclosures, individual access to information, and potential termination conditions in the event of a material breach of the agreement's terms.