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ITB - Deceased Body Transportation Service 2010

  • YEAR CREATED: 2010
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: BID - ITB, IFB, ITT, RFB
The document is an agreement or contract between the County of Rockland and a Business Associate for body transportation services for the deceased. The agreement outlines the responsibilities and obligations of the Business Associate in providing these services. The agreement emphasizes the need for compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which ensures the protection of individuals' health information. It states that any ambiguity in the agreement should be resolved in favor of compliance with the rule. Additionally, it specifies that in case of any conflict between this agreement and any other agreement, this agreement will prevail. The document also highlights the confidentiality requirements of Public Health law, Article 27-F, particularly in relation to HIV/AIDS information. This indicates that the Business Associate must handle such sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and in accordance with legal regulations. Signatures and attestations from the County Executive and the Clerk to the Legislature are included in the document, indicating the official approval and endorsement of the agreement. The scope of the agreement involves providing body transportation services on a 24/7 basis, with a minimum response time of one hour. The Business Associate is required to assign sufficient personnel for each transport, regardless of the number of bodies or the condition. Furthermore, the agreement mentions that the Business Associate should be prepared to handle any specific circumstances or conditions at the death scene or site. In summary, the PDF document is a detailed agreement between the County of Rockland and a Business Associate for body transportation services for the deceased. It emphasizes compliance with HIPAA regulations, confidentiality requirements, and outlines the scope of services to be provided.
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