Terms and Conditions
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.
1. Privacy Practices
We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your personal and health information. Please review our Privacy Information listed below for more information about how your information is handled, stored, and disclosed.
2. Use of the Website
This Website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Use of this Website does not establish a therapist-client relationship. To initiate therapy services, you must contact me directly to schedule an appointment.
3. Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any information you share through this Website, including forms or email, may not be secure. For your privacy, please avoid sending sensitive PHI via unencrypted email or online forms unless explicitly indicated as secure. If you need to communicate sensitive information, please use a secure patient portal provided upon beginning therapy services.
4. Confidentiality
Your confidentiality is protected under HIPAA and Oregon state law. We take reasonable measures to secure your information and comply with federal regulations. However, you acknowledge that electronic communication carries inherent risks, including interception by unauthorized parties.
5. Limitation of Liability
While we strive to provide accurate information on this Website, we make no guarantees about its completeness or reliability. The Website and its contents are provided “as is.” We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from your use of the Website.
6. Third-Party Links
This Website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review the privacy policies of these websites before providing personal information.
7. Appointment Requests and Payment
Scheduling requests made via the Website do not guarantee an appointment. All appointments are confirmed only after communication with the therapist. Payment terms will be outlined in the therapy agreement provided during onboarding.
8. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13. If we discover that we have received information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.
9. Amendments
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions or the use of your information, please contact:
Kristina Schweikert, LSCW
541-821-2596
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: November 11, 2024
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your Protected Health Information (PHI):
Access Your Records
You may request access to your health records, including reviewing or obtaining a copy. You may also request electronic copies of your records if available.Request Corrections
If you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete, you may request corrections.Request Confidential Communications
You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by mail or phone) or at a specific location.Restrict Information Sharing
You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your PHI. While we will consider your request, we are not always required to agree.Request an Accounting of Disclosures
You can request a list of disclosures we made regarding your PHI, except for disclosures related to treatment, payment, and health care operations or as otherwise authorized by you.Receive a Copy of This Notice
You may request a paper copy of this Notice, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.File a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Filing a complaint will not affect the care we provide to you.
Our Uses and Disclosures
We use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment
We may use your PHI to provide and coordinate your care, such as consulting with other healthcare providers.
Payment
We may use your PHI to bill and collect payment for services provided to you.
Health Care Operations
We use PHI to improve the quality of care we provide, such as for internal quality assessment and staff training.
Other Uses as Required or Permitted by Law
To comply with legal obligations, such as reporting abuse or neglect.
For public health and safety purposes, including communicable disease reporting.
For law enforcement purposes, when required by law or court order.
For research, with your written authorization when required.
Uses Requiring Your Authorization
We will not use or disclose your PHI for purposes outside of treatment, payment, or health care operations without your written permission. For example, we will not share your information for marketing or sell your PHI without your explicit consent.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
We will notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.
We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this Notice.
Confidentiality of Mental Health Records
In accordance with Oregon law, additional protections apply to the confidentiality of mental health and psychotherapy records. We will not disclose these records without your written consent, except as required by law (e.g., to report suspected child abuse, threats of harm to self or others, or as required by a court order).
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time. The revised Notice will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be made available on our website and upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Kristina Schweikert, LSCW
541-821-2596
You can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy or by calling 1-800-368-1019.
Thank you.