Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date:

5-1-25

Practice Name:

Desert Moon Hyperbarics and Wellness

Website:

https://www.desertmoonwellness.com

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Contact Phone:

702-901-9812

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

🔹 Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Desert Moon Wellness is committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We create records of the services you receive and use this information to provide care, ensure quality, and comply with legal requirements.

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your health information (Protected Health Information, or PHI)Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices. Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect

🔹 How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

We may use and share your PHI without your written authorization in the following ways:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your care and related services.Payment: To obtain payment for your care, including billing your health plan or third-party payer. Healthcare Operations: For activities necessary to operate our wellness center and improve care, such as quality assessment, training, or administrative purposes.

🔹 Other Uses Permitted or Required by Law

We may also disclose your PHI:

As required by federal or state law to public health authorities (e.g., to report suspected abuse or infectious diseases)For legal proceedings or law enforcement to prevent a serious threat to health or safety to medical examiners or funeral directors when required

🔹 Uses Requiring Your Written Authorization

We will obtain your written permission before:

Using your PHI for marketing purposes (e.g., testimonials, social media, promotions)Sharing your PHI with other providers not involved in your care releasing psychotherapy notes, if applicable. Any other uses not specifically listed in this Notice

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

🔹 Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information

You have the right to:

Access your PHI and request a copy of your records, Request a Correction if you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete. Receive an Accounting of how your information has been disclosed. Request Restrictions on how we use or share your PHI Request Confidential Communications (e.g., use alternate phone numbers or email addresses)Receive a Paper Copy of this Notice at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

🔹 Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Changes will apply to all existing and future PHI. The revised version will be available on our website and in our office.