Confidential Information  The protection of confidential, privileged, and/or proprietary business information is vital to Lucy Corr’s  business operations. Confidential information is any and all information disclosed to or known by you  because of your employment with Lucy Corr, which is not generally known to people outside of Lucy Corr  about its business. All information, including residents’ personal and protected health information (PHI),  financial, accounting, and personnel information, including but not limited to policies and procedures, may  constitute confidential information, and may not be disclosed to anyone, even after the employment  relationship ends.   All such information – whether it is verbal, written, faxed, photographic, or electronic – is considered as  privileged and confidential and should be used and maintained in such a way that its privacy and safety are  ensured. Furthermore, work-related and/or resident information should not be discussed in open areas such  as hallways, elevators, break areas, cafeteria, etc.  Lucy Corr is committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA),  which is a federal law that requires all “covered entities” to protect health information. As such, Lucy Corr  employees must:  • Protect the privacy rights of all individuals  • Safeguard information resources entrusted to them  • Understand and follow established procedures and practices  • Report potential problems immediately  An employee who improperly uses or discloses confidential business information or PHI will be subject to  disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment and legal action, even if he or she does  not actually benefit from the disclosed information.