Common use of Communication Procedures Clause in Contracts

Communication Procedures. Communication between parties shall occur in full compliance with relevant hospital policies and applicable state and federal laws regarding patient privacy and confidentiality. Communication methodology which may be utilized includes direct phone contact, Doc Halo (a secure HIPPA compliant text messaging system) Secured Email or Fax. The primary general contact number for contacting the HCT is 574- . The Medical Staff Office maintains and publishes a list of contact information for each member of the HCT and of each primary care physician which includes preferred and alternate methods of contact as appropriate. It is expected that at a minimum, communication about a patient visit will occur at the time of admission, at the time of discharge and at any point during the course of hospitalization where decisions are being made that will have significant impact beyond the hospital visit.