We Care About Your Well-being
We ask all of our patients to provide information about their social, physical and economic environments with regard to:
- Facing difficulties with housing
- Having enough food
- Paying power and water bills
- Obtaining medicine, clothing and childcare
- Securing transportation
- Feeling safe
The information you provide to your care team will be kept strictly confidential. Your answers will help us better understand your needs so that we can provide you with the best-quality care and determine if you are eligible for additional community resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We know that many factors affect care, and collecting this data will help us identify factors that can impact your overall health and well-being. Understanding and addressing issues that influence our patients’ health not only helps us provide care that is responsive to their individual situation, but also enhances the quality of care we provide to our community.
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All information is kept confidential and is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that requires healthcare providers to maintain the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information. You can rest assured that we will not utilize or disclose your information, other than as outlined in the Notice of Privacy Practices, without your written consent.
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We are asking all hospitalized patients for this information.
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Your answers will give us a more complete view of your specific needs, enabling the care team to connect you with the necessary resources. This information strengthens our ability to care for you.
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No. Responding to these questions is optional, but we hope you’ll decide to participate in order to help us better care for you.
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You may skip any question for whatever reason.