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== Procedure == | == Procedure == | ||
#Departments are required to complete a Business Associate Agreement or Business Associate Addendum whenever vendors provide services on behalf of UNMC and have access to protected health information. | #Departments are required to complete a Business Associate Agreement or Business Associate Addendum whenever vendors provide services on behalf of UNMC and have access to protected health information. | ||
# | #Health care providers providing patient care are exempt from the requirement. | ||
#Business Associate Agreements and Addendums are required for all new or modified contracts for services. | #Business Associate Agreements and Addendums are required for all new or modified contracts for services. | ||
#Business Associate Addendums are utilized whenever a formal contract is in place for the services being provided. The Addendum reinforces the services that have been specified in the contract and outlines the protected health information. | #Business Associate Addendums are utilized whenever a formal contract is in place for the services being provided. The Addendum reinforces the services that have been specified in the contract and outlines the protected health information. |