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Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center REGISTRATION FORM RPMS# Patient s Legal Name Last First Full Middle Name Sex Social Security Number Marital Status Address City State Zip Can we send mail to the address listed above? Yes /No Birth date City & State of birth When did you move here? Phone Home Work Cell/Message Call Back Detailed Message None Call Back Detailed Message None Call Back Detailed Message None Employer Father s Name Mother s Maiden Name Last First Last First IF PATIENT IS UNDER AGE 18 Guardian Relationship to Patient Address if different Telephone Home Work Cell/Message Father s Employer Mother s Employer If you are a member of a Native American or Alaska Native Tribe, please provide the name of the tribe and a copy of your membership documentation. Tribe Appointment Policy: When you have an appointment within the clinic and need to cancel or reschedule you must give a 24 hour notice or you will be marked as a No Show and charged a $50.00 fee for first occurrence and $75.00 per occurrence after. We have a 5 minute grace period, if you are more the 5 minutes late to your scheduled appointment you will be considered a No Show and rescheduled accordingly. Emergency Contact Name Phone Address Relationship to Patient Next of Kin Name Phone Address Relationship to Patient

Financial Responsibility Do you have Medical Dental insurance or Medicare *Medi-Cal None If you are a dependent on someone else s insurance we will need the following to verify eligibility and to bill the insurance. Full Name Date of Birth Sex *Shingle Springs Tribal Health must be your designated primary care provider; no appointments will be made until this is verified. Are you a US Veteran? Do you have VA benefits? Branch Discharged Do you have an Advance Directive? NO if YES, it is in the form a Living Will or Power of Attorney or 5 Wishes? (Please Circle) Indicate your ethnicity [ ] Not Hispanic or Latino [ ] Hispanic of Latino [ ] Unknown Indicate your race(s) [ ] American Indian/Alaska Native [ ] Asian [ ] African American [ ] Hispanic or Latino [ ] Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander [ ] Filipino [ ] White [ ] Other What is your primary language (the language you speak at home)? What other languages do you speak? What is your preferred language? Do you need an interpreter? What is your religious preference? Are you a migrant agricultural worker? Are you current homeless? Income Information Are you a seasonal agricultural worker? Do you have access to the Internet? YES/NO Where:Home/Work/School/Library Number in Family Monthly Income $ or Annual Income $ Release of Information / Assignment of Benefits: This clinic has my permission to release information as needed for insurance processing and for my insurance to release payment to this clinic. I HEARBY AUTHORIZE TREATMENT Printed Name and Date Signature of Patient or Guardian Office Use Only: Verification Checklist (attach copies) Yes No Identification/Address: Driver s license, birth certificate, employment ID, social security card or other Income: Prior year tax return, three most recent pay stubs Insurance: Insurance Card(s) Managed Medi-cal: SSTHP designated Primary Care Provider Medi-cal: Application made or evidence of rejection Native Verification: Enrollment card, BIA letterhead, judgement

New Patient Questionnaire for Adults (ages 18 and up) Note: This information is confidential and will be reviewed by the provider. The information will be used to update your medical record. Name: Date of Birth: Current Occupation: Current Insurance: Pharmacy Location: Last Physician/Provider: Reason for Leaving: ILLNESS/INJURY: Please check Yes or No if you have ever has the condition(s) below: Yes No Yes No High Blood Pressure Kidney Stones Diabetes Abdominal Bleeding Peptic Ulcers Diverticulitis Heart Attack Thyroid Problem Chest Pain/ Tightness Lung Problems/ Asthma History of Heart Murmur Shortness of Breath Stroke Accidents/ Broken Bones (list) Cancer Bipolar Hepatitis Schizophrenia Gallstones Borderline Personality Cervical Dysplasia ADHD/ ADD Depression Migraines/ HA s Suicidal Thoughts Other: Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome Other: OPERATIONS: (List names and dates of all operations you have had) NONE Name of Operations: Date & Location of Operation Complications: Hospitalizations: Date & Location of Hospitalizations: Reason for Admissions: WOMEN S HEALTH: (Please put answers next to questions) When did menses begin? Are your periods regular? How long do periods last? How many pregnancies? Are you on birth control? If yes, what forms? Are you breast feeding? Are you taking hormones? Any vaginal problems? MEDICATIONS/ DRUGS: (Please list all medications/drug you take and their dosages) NONE Drug Dosage Drug Dosage

ALLERGIES: (Please list type and reaction) NONE Name of Drug Reaction Name of Drug Reaction FAMILY HISTORY: (Has any blood relative ever had any of the following?) Relationship Living Deceased,Cause Relationship Living Deceased,Cause Age Age High Blood Pressure Shortness of Breath Peptic Ulcers Heart Attack Abdominal Bleed Addiction Stroke Cancer Hepatitis Gallstones Lung Prblm/ Asthma Accidents/ Broken Bones Diabetes Heart Murmur Psychiatric Illness Kidney Stones Diverticulosis Thyroid Problem Other: Other: SOCIAL HISTORY: YES NO QUESTION YES NO QUESTION Do you smoke? Do you exercise regularly? Do you drink excessively? Do you feel you eat healthy? Are you at risk for HIV? In the past year, has anyone hurt you? Are your immunizations up to date? Any history of substance abuse issues? PREVENTION: (Please put dates and locations) QUESTION WHEN/WHERE/RESULTS QUESTION WHEN/WHERE/RESULTS Last TB Test Last Colonoscopy Last Tetanus Shot Last Pap Smear Last Pneumonia Shot Last Mammogram The above information is true and accurate to the best of my recollection. REMINDER: we ARE NOT taking chronic pain patients (i.e. no refills for narcotic pain medications such as but not limited to Norco, Vicodin, Oxycontin, etc). Patient Signature: Date: Revised 03/14/2014

PATIENT NAME: CHART # Adult Questionnaire To help your provider determine if you need any vaccinations today or have a risk of TB (Tuberculosis) and are informed of Advanced Directives. Vaccinations Influenza Vaccination (flu season only) No, I have not had my annual influenza vaccination yet this season Yes, I received my annual influenza vaccination for this season Pneumococcal Vaccination (Pneumonia Vaccine) No, I have never received a pneumococcal vaccine or I don t remember receiving a vaccine. It has been 5 years or more since my last pneumococcal vaccine. Yes, I have received my pneumococcal vaccine with in the last 5 years. Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) containing Vaccination No, I have never received a Tdap vaccine or I don t remember receiving one. Yes or No I have received at least 3 tetanus and diphtheria vaccines in my lifetime. Yes or No Has it been 10 years or more since you received your last vaccine. Yes I have received my booster Tdap vaccine Pregnant Woman Only: I am in my late second or third trimester of pregnancy and I have not had a dose of Tdap vaccine during this pregnancy. Shingles (Zoster) Vaccination No I have never received a shingles vaccine Yes or No Are you 60 years or older? Yes I have received my shingles vaccine. TB (Tuberculosis) Assessment Yes No Have you or your child traveled outside of the United States? If yes: Where did you travel? How long did you stay? Yes No Have you or your child ever been exposed to anyone with TB disease? Advanced Directives Information regarding advanced directives is available for you. 1. Do you have an advanced directive? Yes or No 2. Would you like information about advanced directives? Yes or No

PERMISSION TO VERBALLY DISCUSS PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION *Note: Completion of this form is optional. To be valid, this form must be filled out COMPLETELY, including what information you are giving us permission to share. Patient Name: Date of Birth: I give permission to Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center to VERBALLY discuss the following medical and billing information about me (check all boxes that apply): ENTIRE RECORD, all services and information ENTIRE RECORD, all services and information except the following: Scheduling/appointment information Medical information, including my symptoms, diagnosis, medications, and treatment plan. This may also include information about sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, birth control and family planning. Behavioral health information, including my symptoms, diagnosis, medications, and treatment plan Chemical dependency information, including my symptoms, diagnosis, medications, and treatment plan Lab/test results Billing and payment information Other: SSHWC has my permission to discuss the above information with: Name Phone Number Relationship to Patient I understand that I may cancel this permission at any time (by writing to SSHWC), but that cancelling it will not affect any information that has already been released. I understand that I do not have to sign this form, and that I should only sign it if I want my medical provider or my clinic to share my information with someone. This authorization expires: When I cancel it in writing (specify date) If no expiration date is specified, this authorization will remain in effect until SSHWC Medical Records receives written notice to cancel it. Signature of patient/guardian Date Relationship to patient Witness if patient is unable to sign Date Reason patient is unable to sign If authorized representative, please sign and attach copies of supporting legal documentation. *Note: A minor patient s signature is REQUIRED (for ages 13 and above) for us to share information about care for (1) conditions relating to the minors sexuality including, but not limited to: family planning and sexually transmitted diseases (2) alcoholism and/or drug abuse; and (3) mental health conditions.

PERMISSION TO VERBALLY DISCUSS PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: INFORMATION SHEET SSHWC knows that privacy regulations have an impact on our customer service, especially when it comes to discussing information about you with family, friends, and others you designate who are involved in your care. We have established a process that allows you to tell us who we may talk with about your medical care. This includes appointment scheduling information, lab and test results, treatment information and billing information. How can I give others permission to get verbal information about me? Complete the Permission to Verbally Discuss Protected Health Information form to let us know to whom we may speak about your information. Check the appropriate boxes to indicate what information we may discuss. You may also send us a letter with this information. How is the information on the form used? Anytime your designated person calls or makes a request on your behalf, we will verify the individual has your permission to receive the information before we will share the information. What are some examples of when this might be useful? If an elderly parent wants an adult child to help understand medical treatment instructions If an adult child is helping with billing questions If a friend is helping an elderly patient with health issues If a college student wants information shared with a parent If an adult child calls to find out his/her parents appointment time Can the person I designate also get copies of my medical records? No, they can only receive verbal information. To get copies of medical records, you must complete a separate Authorization form available at the clinic. What if I change my mind? You can change or revoke (stop) this process at any time by writing to us at the address shown below. Forms are available at the clinic. What happens if I don t complete this form? We will continue to protect your private health information as required by law. Where do I send the completed form or any changes? Mail to: Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center ATTN: Medical Records 5168 Honpie Road Placerville, CA 95667 Or fax to: 530-387-8104

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center Notice of Privacy Practices I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center s Notice of Privacy Practices at: Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center 5168 Honpie Road Placerville, Ca 95667 Patient Signature Date Patient Representative Signature Date Relationship to patient or Witness SSHWC Signature and Title Date For patients Unable to Acknowledge Receipt I hereby certify that the patient was unable to acknowledge receipt of the Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center s Notice of Privacy Practice. SSHWC Signature or Representative Date

Notice of Privacy Practices This notice describes how information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please read and review it carefully. Updated September 2013

Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Effective Date: September 2013 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. If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Kasey at (530) 387-4969. OUR OBLIGATIONS: We are required by law to: Maintain the privacy of protected health information Give you this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices regarding health information about you Follow the terms of our notice that is currently in effect HOW WE MAY USE AND DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION: The following describes the ways we may use and disclose health information that identifies you ( Health Information ). Except for the purposes described below, we will use and disclose Health Information only with your written permission. You may revoke such permission at any time by writing to our practice Privacy Officer. For Treatment. We may use and disclose Health Information for your treatment and to provide you with treatment-related health care services. For example, we may disclose Health Information to doctors, nurses, technicians, or other personnel, including people outside our office, who are involved in your medical care and need the information to provide you with medical care. For Payment. We may use and disclose Health Information so that we or others may bill and receive payment from you, an insurance company or a third party for the treatment and services you received. For example, we may give your health plan information about you so that they will pay for your treatment. For Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose Health Information for health care operations purposes. These uses and disclosures are necessary to make sure that all of our patients receive quality care and to operate and manage our office. For example, we may use and disclose information to make sure the obstetrical or

gynecological care you receive is of the highest quality. We also may share information with other entities that have a relationship with you (for example, your health plan) for their health care operation activities. Appointment Reminders, Treatment Alternatives and Health Related Benefits and Services. We may use and disclose Health Information to contact you to remind you that you have an appointment with us. We also may use and disclose Health Information to tell you about treatment alternatives or health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care. When appropriate, we may share Health Information with a person who is involved in your medical care or payment for your care, such as your family or a close friend. We also may notify your family about your location or general condition or disclose such information to an entity assisting in a disaster relief effort. Research. Under certain circumstances, we may use and disclose Health Information for research. For example, a research project may involve comparing the health of patients who received one treatment to those who received another, for the same condition. Before we use or disclose Health Information for research, the project will go through a special approval process. Even without special approval, we may permit researchers to look at records to help them identify patients who may be included in their research project or for other similar purposes, as long as they do not remove or take a copy of any Health Information. SPECIAL SITUATIONS: As Required by Law. We will disclose Health Information when required to do so by international, federal, state or local law. To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety. We may use and disclose Health Information when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of the public or another person. Disclosures, however, will be made only to someone who may be able to help prevent the threat. Business Associates. We may disclose Health Information to our business associates that perform functions on our behalf or provide us with services if the information is necessary for such functions or services. For example, we may use another company to perform billing services on our behalf. All of our business associates are obligated to protect the privacy of your information and are not allowed to use or disclose any information other than as specified in our contract. Organ and Tissue Donation. If you are an organ donor, we may use or release Health Information to organizations that handle organ procurement or other entities engaged in procurement, banking or transportation of organs, eyes or tissues to facilitate organ, eye or tissue donation and transplantation.

Military and Veterans. If you are a member of the armed forces, we may release Health Information as required by military command authorities. We also may release Health Information to the appropriate foreign military authority if you are a member of a foreign military. Workers Compensation. We may release Health Information for workers compensation or similar programs. These programs provide benefits for work-related injuries or illness. Public Health Risks. We may disclose Health Information for public health activities. These activities generally include disclosures to prevent or control disease, injury or disability; report births and deaths; report child abuse or neglect; report reactions to medications or problems with products; notify people of recalls of products they may be using; a person who may have been exposed to a disease or may be at risk for contracting or spreading a disease or condition; and the appropriate government authority if we believe a patient has been the victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence. We will only make this disclosure if you agree or when required or authorized by law. Health Oversight Activities. We may disclose Health Information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law. These oversight activities include, for example, audits, investigations, inspections, and licensure. These activities are necessary for the government to monitor the health care system, government programs, and compliance with civil rights laws. Data Breach Notification Purposes. We may use or disclose your Protected Health Information to provide legally required notices of unauthorized access to or disclosure of your health information. Lawsuits and Disputes. If you are involved in a lawsuit or a dispute, we may disclose Health Information in response to a court or administrative order. We also may disclose Health Information in response to a subpoena, discovery request, or other lawful process by someone else involved in the dispute, but only if efforts have been made to tell you about the request or to obtain an order protecting the information requested. Law Enforcement. We may release Health Information if asked by a law enforcement official if the information is: (1) in response to a court order, subpoena, warrant, summons or similar process; (2) limited information to identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness, or missing person; (3) about the victim of a crime even if, under certain very limited circumstances, we are unable to obtain the person s agreement; (4) about a death we believe may be the result of criminal conduct; (5) about criminal conduct on our premises; and (6) in an emergency to report a crime, the location of the crime or victims, or the identity, description or location of the person who committed the crime. Coroners, Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors. We may release Health Information to a coroner or medical examiner. This may be necessary, for example, to

identify a deceased person or determine the cause of death. We also may release Health Information to funeral directors as necessary for their duties. National Security and Intelligence Activities. We may release Health Information to authorized federal officials for intelligence, counter-intelligence, and other national security activities authorized by law. Protective Services for the President and Others. We may disclose Health Information to authorized federal officials so they may provide protection to the President, other authorized persons or foreign heads of state or to conduct special investigations. Inmates or Individuals in Custody. If you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under the custody of a law enforcement official, we may release Health Information to the correctional institution or law enforcement official. This release would be if necessary: (1) for the institution to provide you with health care; (2) to protect your health and safety or the health and safety of others; or (3) the safety and security of the correctional institution. USES AND DISCLOSURES THAT REQUIRE US TO GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT AND OPT Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care. Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend or any other person you identify, your Protected Health Information that directly relates to that person s involvement in your health care., If you are unable to agree or object to such a disclosure, we may disclose such information as necessary if we determine that it is in your best interest based on our professional judgment. Disaster Relief. We may disclose your Protected Health Information to disaster relief organizations that seek your Protected Health Information to coordinate your care, or notify family and friends of your location or condition in a disaster. We will provide you with an opportunity to agree or object to such a disclosure whenever we practically can do so. YOUR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR OTHER USES AND DISCLOSURES The following uses and disclosures of your Protected Health Information will be made only with your written authorization: 1. Uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information for marketing purposes; and 2. Disclosures that constitute a sale of your Protected Health Information Other uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information not covered by this Notice or the laws that apply to us will be made only with your written authorization. If you do give us an authorization, you may revoke it at any time by submitting a written

revocation to our Privacy Officer and we will no longer disclose Protected Health Information under the authorization. But disclosure that we made in reliance on your authorization before you revoked it will not be affected by the revocation. YOUR RIGHTS: You have the following rights regarding Health Information we have about you: Right to Inspect and Copy. You have a right to inspect and copy Health Information that may be used to make decisions about your care or payment for your care. This includes medical and billing records, other than psychotherapy notes. To inspect and copy this Health Information, you must make your request, in writing, to Jill Carr, Medical Records. We have up to 30 days to make your Protected Health Information available to you and we may charge you a reasonable fee for the costs of copying, mailing or other supplies associated with your request. We may not charge you a fee if you need the information for a claim for benefits under the Social Security Act or any other state of federal needs-based benefit program. We may deny your request in certain limited circumstances. If we do deny your request, you have the right to have the denial reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional who was not directly involved in the denial of your request, and we will comply with the outcome of the review. Right to an Electronic Copy of Electronic Medical Records. If your Protected Health Information is maintained in an electronic format (known as an electronic medical record or an electronic health record), you have the right to request that an electronic copy of your record be given to you or transmitted to another individual or entity. We will make every effort to provide access to your Protected Health Information in the form or format you request, if it is readily producible in such form or format. If the Protected Health Information is not readily producible in the form or format you request your record will be provided in either our standard electronic format or if you do not want this form or format, a readable hard copy form. We may charge you a reasonable, cost-based fee for the labor associated with transmitting the electronic medical record. Right to Get Notice of a Breach. You have the right to be notified upon a breach of any of your unsecured Protected Health Information. Right to Amend. If you feel that Health Information we have is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for our office. To request an amendment, you must make your request, in writing, to Kasey Lonbaken, RN, Clinic Manager. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures we made of Health Information for purposes other than treatment, payment and health care operations or for which you provided written authorization. To request an accounting of disclosures, you must make your request, in writing, to Kasey Lonbaken, RN, Clinic Manager. Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the Health Information we use or disclose for treatment, payment, or health care

operations. You also have the right to request a limit on the Health Information we disclose to someone involved in your care or the payment for your care, like a family member or friend. For example, you could ask that we not share information about a particular diagnosis or treatment with your spouse. To request a restriction, you must make your request, in writing, to Jill Carr, Medical Records. We are not required to agree to your request unless you are asking us to restrict the use and disclosure of your Protected Health Information to a health plan for payment or health care operation purposes and such information you wish to restrict pertains solely to a health care item or service for which you have paid us out-of-pocket in full. If we agree, we will comply with your request unless the information is needed to provide you with emergency treatment. Out-of-Pocket-Payments. If you paid out-of-pocket (or in other words, you have requested that we not bill your health plan) in full for a specific item or service, you have the right to ask that your Protected Health Information with respect to that item or service not be disclosed to a health plan for purposes of payment or health care operations, and we will honor that request. Right to Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about medical matters in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you can ask that we only contact you by mail or at work. To request confidential communications, you must make your request, in writing, to Kasey Lonbaken, RN, Clinic Manager. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted. We will accommodate reasonable requests. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice. You have the right to a paper copy of this notice. You may ask us to give you a copy of this notice at any time. Even if you have agreed to receive this notice electronically, you are still entitled to a paper copy of this notice. You may obtain a copy of this notice at our web site, www.ssthp.org. To obtain a paper copy of this notice, please ask the staff at the front desk. CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE: We reserve the right to change this notice and make the new notice apply to Health Information we already have as well as any information we receive in the future. We will post a copy of our current notice at our office. The notice will contain the effective date on the first page, in the top right-hand corner. COMPLAINTS: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. To file a complaint with our office, contact Kasey Lonbaken, RN, Clinic Manager at (530) 387-4969. All complaints must be made in writing. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

For more information on HIPAA privacy requirements, HIPAA electronic transactions and code sets regulations and the proposed HIPAA security rules, please visit ACOG s web site, www.acog.org, or call (202) 863-2584.