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keeping comprehensive medical records that adequately explain and support the need for the services provided. We realize the sensitive nature of this information and are committed to maintaining its confidenti- ality. Consistent with HIPAA and with the California Confidentiality of Medical Infor- mation Act (CMIA), we do not use, disclose or discuss patient -specific information with others unless It is necessary to serve the patient or required by law. CARE colleagues must never use or disclose confidential information that vi- olates the privacy rights of our patients. In accordance with our appropriate access and privacy policies and procedures, which reflect HIPAA and CMIA requirements, no CARE colleague, affiliated healthcare providers, or other healthcare partner has a right to any patient information other than that nec- essary to perform his or her job. Subject only to emergency exceptions, pa- tients can expect their privacy will be protected and patient specific infor- mation will be released only to persons authorized by law or by the patient's written authorization. Healthcare Providers Working for CARE As set forth In our Fundamental Commitments, CARE Is committed to provid- ing a work environment for paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, and other licensed or credentlaled providers who provide medical care on behalf of CARE that Is excellent in all respects. We encourage mem- hers of our medical staff to be familiar with this Code of Conduct. There are many portions of this Code of Con- duct that pertain to ethical or legal obligations of medi- cal providers, and this docu- ment Is likely to be a helpful summary of those obliga- tions for our medical staff members.