Allermetrix considers maintaining the security and confidentiality of protected health
information (PHI) a matter of highest priority. All those granted access to this
information must agree to the standards set forth in this Computer and Information
Usage Agreement. All those who cannot agree to these terms will be denied access to
protected health information (PHI) entrusted by all patients to our laboratory. Each
person accessing Allermetrix data and resources holds a position of trust relative to
this information and must recognize the responsibilities entrusted in preserving the
security and confidentiality of this information. The following conditions apply to all
those who have access to protected health information.
Allermetrix will:
§ Respect the privacy and rules governing the use of any information accessible
through the computer(s), system or network and only utilize information necessary for
performance of my job.
§ Respect the ownership of proprietary software. For example, do not make
unauthorized copies of such software for your own use, even when the software is not
physically protected against copying.
§ Respect the finite capability of the computer(s) and systems, and limit use so as not
to interfere unreasonably with the activity of other users.
§ Respect the procedures established to manage the use of the computer(s) and
systems.
§ Prevent unauthorized use of any information in files maintained, stored, or processed
by Allermetrix.
§ Not seek personal benefit or permit others to benefit personally by any confidential
information or use of equipment available through my work assignment.
§ Not operate any non-licensed software on any computer provided by Allermetrix.
§ Not exhibit or divulge the contents of any record or report except to fulfill a work
assignment and in accordance with Allermetrix policy.
§ Not knowingly include or cause to be included in any record or report, a false,
inaccurate, or misleading entry.
§ Not remove protected health information (PHI) from the office where it is kept except
in the performance of my duties.
§ Understand that the information accessed through all Allermetrix computers and
information systems contains sensitive and confidential patient care, business and
financial information which should only be disclosed to those authorized to receive it.
§ Not release my personal usernames and passwords, logon information, authentication
codes or devices to anyone else, or allow anyone else to access or alter information
under my identity.
§ Not utilize anyone else's personal usernames and passwords, logon information,
authentication codes or devices to access any Allermetrix system.
§ Respect the confidentiality of any reports printed from any computer(s) and
information systems containing patient information and handle, store and dispose of
these reports appropriately.
§ Not divulge any information that identifies protected health information (PHI).
§ Understand that all access to the computer(s) and information systems will be
monitored.