HIPAA Privacy
Policy and Procedures
Effective Date: 11-17-2020

Your Privacy Matters to Us

At Slootmaker Family Dental, we take your privacy seriously. We follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect your personal health information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your dental and medical records
Request corrections to your records
Ask for confidential communications
Request restrictions on how we share your information
Receive a list of disclosures
File a complaint without fear of retaliation

Our Responsibilities

We are required to:

Maintain the privacy and security of your health information
Provide this notice and follow the terms it outlines
Inform you of breaches affecting your data

How We Use & Share Information

We may use and share your information for:

Treatment – To provide and coordinate your dental care (e.g., specialists, labs)
Payment – For billing, insurance claims, and payment processing
Operations – For quality improvement, staff training, and administrative functions

Other disclosures may be required or allowed by law for:

Public health and safety
Legal issues or law enforcement
Workers’ compensation
Approved research

We do not sell or use your information for marketing without your written permission.

Your Choices

You may request limits on sharing information with family, friends, or caregivers. You can also opt out of appointment reminders or request a preferred method of communication.

Questions or Complaints?

If you feel your privacy rights have been violated, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Slootmaker Family Dental
📞 Phone: 970-224-4549
📧 Email: office@slootmakerfamilydental.com
🏢 Address: 220 Remington St. Fort Collins, Co 80521

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
🌐 www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints