Privacy Policy for Dependable Care Staffing

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Dependable Care Staffing values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect personal information, such as your name, address, contact details, and health-related information, primarily to provide staffing services to our healthcare partners and patients.
Professional Information: For independent contractors and staff, we collect professional credentials, licensing information, and employment-related details as required by regulatory authorities.
Usage Data: We may gather information on how our website and services are used to improve user experience and service delivery.

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Provision: To deliver therapy staffing services, including communicating with healthcare providers and scheduling therapy sessions.
Compliance: To comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA and Medicare requirements.
Improvement and Development: To enhance our services and develop new offerings tailored to patient and client needs.

3. Data Security

Dependable Care Staffing uses secure, encrypted electronic medical records (EMR) systems, including Strata and TherapyBoss, to store patient and employee data.
We limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only and conduct regular training on data privacy practices.

4. Sharing Your Information

With Consent: We may share your data with third parties only with your consent or as directed by healthcare providers for coordination of care.
For Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements, such as Medicare guidelines, regulatory requests, and audit requirements.

5. Your Rights

Access and Correction: You may request access to your personal information and ask to correct or update any inaccuracies.
Data Portability: Where applicable, you have the right to request your personal data in a structured format.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitations on how we process your personal information.

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track website traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, though some site functionality may be affected.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Dependable Care Staffing
9933 Lawler Ave, Suite 206B
Skokie, IL 60077
dcsrep01.dependablecare@gmail.com
(847) 737-5469

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Please review it regularly to stay informed of our practices.