PRIVACY POLICY
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Purpose: The following privacy policy is to ensure that Lüz Lounge (LL) complies with requirements of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) as well as Texas privacy protection laws and regulations. Protection of patient privacy is of paramount importance to LL. Violations of any of these provisions knowingly or unknowingly will result in disciplinary action including termination of employment and possible referral for criminal prosecution.
Notice of Privacy Practices
This Notice of Privacy Policy will be provided to patients at their first encounter and all uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI) will be accord with LL notice of privacy practices. LL will have copies of the most current Notice of Privacy Policy available for review posted on our web site www.LuzLounge.com
Assigning Privacy and Security Responsibilities
Specific individuals at LL are assigned the responsibility of implementing and maintaining the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules’ requirements.
Deceased Individuals
LL privacy protections extend to information concerning deceased individuals.
Minimum Necessary Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
LL will ensure that for all routine and recurring uses and disclosures of PHI (except for uses or disclosures made for treatment purposes; to or as authorized by the patient; or as required by law for HIPAA compliance) such uses and disclosures of PHI must be limited to the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish the purpose of disclosure.
Safeguards
Appropriate safeguards will be in place at LL to reasonably protect health information from any intentional or unintentional use or disclosure that is in violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. These safeguards include physical protection of premises and PHI, technical protection of PHI maintained electronically and administrative protection of PHI. These safeguards will extend to the oral communication of PHI and to PHI removed from LL.
Business Associates
LL will ensure business associates comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rules to the same extent as LL, and that they be contractually bound to protect health information to the same degree as set forth in this policy. Business associates permitted to receive PHI include, for example LL billing service, patients’ health insurers, and other healthcare providers with whom we consult and coordinate patients’ care or to whom we refer patients for specialized care.
LL will ensure that all employees are trained on the policies and procedures governing protected health information and how LLcomplies with the HIPAA Privacy. New employees will receive training within a reasonable time of employment.
Sanctions
LL will ensure that sanctions will be in effect for any member of the workforce who intentionally or unintentionally violates any of these policies or any procedures related to the fulfillment of these policies. Such sanctions will be recorded in the individual’s personnel file.
Retention of Records
LL will adhere to the HIPAA Privacy records retention requirement of six years. All records designated by HIPAA in this retention requirement will be maintained in a manner that allows for access within a reasonable period of time. This records retention time requirement may be extended at LL’s discretion to meet with other governmental regulations or those requirements imposed by our professional liability carrier.
Complaints
LL will investigate and resolve all complaints relating to the protection of health in a timely fashion. All complaints will be directed to Practice Manager, who is duly authorized to investigate complaints and implement resolutions.
Prohibited Activities-No Retaliation or Intimidation
No employee or contractor of LL may engage in any intimidating or retaliatory acts against persons who file complaints or otherwise exercise their rights under HIPAA regulations. No employee or contractor may condition treatment or payment on the provision of an authorization to disclose protected health information.
Cooperation with Privacy Oversight Authorities
LL will ensure that oversight agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services will receive cooperation in any investigation relative to protection of health information within LL. All personnel will cooperate fully with all privacy reviews and investigations.
Investigation and Enforcement
In addition to cooperation with Privacy Oversight Authorities, LL will follow procedures to ensure that investigations are supported internally and staff of LL will not be retaliated against for cooperation with any authority. It is our policy to attempt to resolve all investigations and avoid any penalty phase if at all possible.
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REFUND POLICY
Your happiness matters to us, so before you ask for a refund, please contact our Manager to help process your return request faster or hopefully turn your experience around to a more positive one.
General Manager: Patty Rappa. CCC. Manager.
(310) 401-9001 ext. 2
If you are not happy with your product purchase we are happy to offer a full refund or exchange within 15 days of purchase, minus any shipping costs.
All services purchased on promo or discount rates are final. They may be exchanged for other spa or medical services of equal or lesser value. Exchanges on packages of treatments will be prorated back to a-la-carte rates and balances will be credited to your account accordingly. Groupon or other services purchased through third party vendors are non-refundable if they have been started and vouchers have been redeemed. Voucher specific services must be followed in accordance to the details of the voucher or simply not used at all. Unused vouchers are refundable via the third party it was purchased through. Any un-used service or service package purchased at full retail rate or menu rate is 100% refundable within 30-days of purchase.