Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality are core principles at Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center.
Patients have the right to have the staff consider and protect their sense of modesty whenever possible. Case discussion, examination, and treatment shall be conducted in a private manner. Chaperones shall be available and provided upon request, should a patient want one to accompany the doctor in the exam room.
Patients have the right to have their health status, medical problems, diagnosis, treatment, and medical records kept confidential as required by applicable law and policy, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Federal Privacy Act.
No protected health information shall be released or disclosed to any persons or entities unless it is necessary for the patient's medical care, or when expressly authorized in writing by the patient (or by a minor child's legal guardian/authorized representative).
Patients have the right to review or receive a copy of their own medical record.
Submitting or Releasing Medical Records
To submit medical records to Yellowhawk, fax to 541.240.8751. Questions? Call 541.240.8736 or 541.240.8735.
To release records to a third party, print the form, fill it out, and fax to 541.240.8751.
Mail: Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center — Attn: Medical Records, PO Box 160, Pendleton, OR 97801
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule of 2013. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
For the complete HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices or to speak with our Privacy Officer, please contact Yellowhawk.