Steel_Valley_Fully_Executed_BAA.pdf

This is a Business Associate Agreement between The CBORD Group, Inc. (Business Associate) and the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Ohio Veterans Homes (Agency), established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. The document governs the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) and outlines the responsibilities of both parties in maintaining the confidentiality, privacy, and security of sensitive health-related data.

The agreement specifies that the Business Associate will provide professional services/activities described in an underlying agreement, with strict protocols for accessing, using, and protecting PHI. Key obligations include implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure, reporting any security incidents within specified timeframes, mitigating potential harmful effects of PHI breaches, and ensuring that any subcontractors are bound by the same confidentiality restrictions. The agreement is governed by Ohio state laws and can be terminated by the Agency if the Business Associate fails to comply with HIPAA regulations or the terms of the contract.