Privacy Policy

Notice of Hospice of Franklin County Privacy Practices

Hospice of Franklin County is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all patient/family information.  Our staff will assure all information of those we serve will be protected and their privacy respected.  This includes all private, personal and medical information.  Our staff is committed to the core value of confidentiality and will uphold this standard in all aspects of providing hospice care.

Hospice of Franklin County has established policies and procedures to accommodate patient privacy rights as required by and specified in the Privacy Rule of Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. A complete Notice of Hospice of Franklin County's Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and discussed and how you can access this information.  Please contact us at 413-774-2400 for a complete summary of the circumstances under which, and purpose for which, your health information may be used and disclosed.