Common use of Limits of Confidentiality Clause in Contracts

Limits of Confidentiality. Respect the privacy of others. For those in ministry, this includes parishioners and pastoral colleagues. To the extent possible, you agree to not disclose identifying information to the Shepherd Heart Consultant about individuals involved in a crisis consultation. The Consultant may or may not take general notes in order to assist in your consultation or coaching. If taken, notes are confidentially maintained for a limited time before being destroyed. Only completely de-identified and/or disguised material is ever used for the purposes of future learning, teaching, and instruction relevant to ministry consulting and coaching. Shepherd Heart Consultants are mandated reporters whenever there is reasonable suspicion of child, elder or dependent adult abuse or neglect, which means that they -like pastors in most states- have an ethical and legal responsibility to report such suspicion to appropriate agencies, like Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. Consultants receive regular supervision from Xx. Xxxxxxxxxx, to ensure the quality of services provided. If you have any questions or concerns about services provided, you are encouraged to contact her at 000-000-0000.