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If you notice an area at UT Health San Antonio that is regularly used as a “smoke break” area by one person or a group of people, or if you notice a particular individual who is using tobacco on campus at any time, please use the anonymous reporting tool to let us know. We will use this information to identify problematic areas on campus and come up with appropriate plans to deal with the…
North Greehey Campus, map of north greehey campus, South Long Campus, map of south long campus, Orange Shuttle Routes, map of Orage Shuttle Bus Schedule Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Campus 7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229 Greehey Academic & Research Campus 8403 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229 Regional Campus in Laredo 1937 Bustamante St Laredo, TX 78041 , Driving Directions, The main campus of UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, is in the South Texas Medical Center, and near Interstates 10 and 410. The Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Campus is 12 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio and 7 miles from San Antonio International Airport. The campus is bordered by Babcock Road, Merton Minter Boulevard and Floyd Curl, Louis Pasteur, and Medical Drive., From Interstate 10, Exit at Medical Drive and turn west on Medical. (From I-10 West, this is to the left.) Take Medical for 1.5 miles to Floyd Curl Drive, which is the second stoplight past Fredericksburg Road. Turn left onto Floyd Curl. The main entrance is near Medical Drive. Ask at the gate for directions and parking., From Interstate 410, Exit at Fredericksburg Road and turn north on Fredericksburg. Continue on Fredericksburg to Medical Drive. Turn left onto Medical. Turn left again onto Floyd Curl Drive, which is the second stoplight on Medical. The main entrance is on the right. Ask at the gate for directions and parking.
State agencies are required to make certain reports available in electronic format. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Agency 745) has published the following reports:, Annual Audit Report (pdf), The Texas Internal Auditing Act requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to file an annual report on internal audit activity and the individual internal audit reports. The annual report is submitted to the State Auditor's Office, the Office of the Governor, the Legislative Budget Board, and the Sunset Advisory Commission. (.pdf format), Annual Financial Report-Primary Statements (pdf), In accordance with Article IX, Part 7 of the General Appropriations Act, no later than November 20th of each year shall the executive head of each state agency file with the Governor's Office, the Legislative Budget Board, and the Legislative Reference Library an annual report as of August 31st of the preceding fiscal year showing the use of appropriated funds. An annual report shall be prepared…, Compensation Reports (pdf), House Bill 12 of the 83rd legislative session requires each state agency and institution of higher education receiving a gift, grant, donation, or other consideration from a person designed as state employee salary supplements or other purposes to report certain information to the Texas State Auditor's Office as codified in Section 659.021(i) of the Texas Government Code., Legislative Appropriation Request (pdf), Requests for state appropriations are contained in the report jointly filed with the Texas Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office. (.pdf format), Operating Budget (pdf), In accordance with Article III, Section 6 of the General Appropriations Act, an itemized budget covering operations for the ensuing fiscal year ending August 31st shall be filed with the Texas Legislative Budget Board, the Governor's Office, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Legislative Reference Library by December 1st., Training and Education Report (pdf), Senate Bill 255 of the 85th legislative session requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to submit an annual training and education report to the Texas Legislative Budget Board by August 31st as codified in the Texas Government Code, Section 656.047(c)., Where the Money Goes, The 82nd Texas Legislature, Senate Bill 5, Section 1.03 requires that each public institution of higher education posts its "Check Register" of payments on the institution's Internet website, including for each payment from general revenue, or from tuition and fees, the payment amount date purpose of the payment name of the payee As an alternative to posting that information on the institutional…
Discrimination is Against the Law, Espanol The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. UT Health San Antonio does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. UT Health…, Notice Concerning Complaints, Complaints about physicians or nurses as well as other licensees and registrants, including physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants may be reported for investigation at the following addresses: Texas Medical Board Attention: Investigations 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 P.O. Box 2018, MC-263 Austin, Texas 78768-2018 Assistance in filing a complaint is available by calling…, Aviso de No Discriminación, Aviso Sobre Las Quejas, Las quejas sobre medicos asi como otros profesionales acreditados e inscritos, incluyendo asistentes medicos, enfermeras, practicantes de acupunturistas y asistentes de cirugia, se pueden reportar en la siguiente dirección para ser investigadas: Texas Medical Board Attention: Investigations 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 610 P.O. Box 2018, MC-263 Austin, Texas 78768-2018 Si necesita ayuda para…
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION, YOUR RIGHTS CONCERNING YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION AND OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION., PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY., The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (“UT Health San Antonio”) is committed to protecting health information about you. We create a record of services you receive at UT Health San Antonio for use in your care and treatment. UT Health San Antonio documents your health information in records that will be maintained in a confidential manner, as required by law. UT Health San…, The Purpose of this Notice, This Notice tells you about the uses and disclosures that we make with your health information, certain rights that you have, and obligations that we are bound to with respect to such information. We care about the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. We have developed policies, created procedures, and taken other steps to help keep your health information confidential. This…, Who Will Follow This Notice?, This Notice describes UT Health San Antonio’s privacy practices, as well as the privacy practices of: (a) all component departments, sections, schools, and units of UT Health San Antonio; (b) all employees, staff, and other UT Health San Antonio personnel; and (c) any resident, fellow, or student we train in dental, medical, nursing, or allied health services. The entire workforce in these…, Our Duties., We are required by law to: Make sure health information that identifies you is kept private; Let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your information; Give you this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your health information; and Follow the terms of this Notice as long as it is in effect. If we revise this Notice, we…, We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information Electronically, We use an electronic health record system to manage your medical information. We may create, receive, maintain, and disclose your health information in electronic format. We may communicate with you through email, text messages, phone calls, and patient portals. Communications within the patient portals are secure. Emails, text messages, or other electronic communications outside of the UT…, EXPLANATION OF USES AND DISCLOSURES OF HEALTH INFORMATION: , How We May Use and Disclose Health Information About You., The following categories describe different ways that we use and disclose health information. For each category of uses or disclosures we will explain what we mean, and we may provide an example. Not every use or disclosure in a category will be listed. However, all the ways UT Health San Antonio is permitted to use and disclose information will fall within one of the boldface print categories…, For Treatment. , We may use health information about you to provide medical or dental treatment or other services. We may disclose health information about you to dentists, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, residents, students, or other personnel who are involved in your care. We may also disclose health information about you to people outside UT Health San Antonio who may be involved in your health…, Appointment Reminders and Routine Instructions:, We may contact you to provide appointment reminders through MyChart, text message, phone, email, or mail. We may send automated texts or phone calls to contact you for certain routine purposes (for example, appointment reminders, pre-registration instructions, pre-operative instructions, lab results, post-discharge follow-up, prescription instructions, and other treatment-related instructions…, Health Information Exchanges:, We participate in electronic Health Information Exchanges (HIEs). HIEs allow your participating health care providers to electronically share certain information from your health records. For example, if you go to a hospital emergency room, that hospital may be able to access parts of your UT Health San Antonio electronic health record so it can treat you more safely and efficiently. We will…, Outside Health Care Providers:, We may communicate with your referring and follow-up providers and with post-acute care facilities to which you may be transferred, keeping them informed about your care. , Sensitive Information:, Your health record may contain information about your HIV status, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health, genetic makeup, and/or substance abuse treatment. We may need to share this information with your other treating providers so they can treat you safely and effectively. When required by law, we will ask for your written permission before sharing this information with your other…, Treatment Alternatives:, We may contact you with information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits or services that may be of interest to you., For Payment. , We may use and disclose health information about you so that the treatment and services you receive at UT Health San Antonio may be billed, and payment collected from you, your insurance company, your managed care company, or a third party. We may also tell your health plan about a treatment you are going to receive to obtain prior approval., For Health Care Operations. , We may use and disclose health information about you for UT Health San Antonio operations. These uses and disclosures are necessary to run UT Health San Antonio, to make sure that all our patients receive quality care, and for UT Health San Antonio education and other teaching programs., Case Management and Care Coordination: , We may use and disclose your health information for case management and care coordination to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivered by us., Customer Service and Data Analysis: , We may use and disclose your health information to review and help improve our patient satisfaction and customer service levels, and for internal data analyses., Fundraising: , We may use and disclose limited portions of your health information for our fundraising activities to support UT Health San Antonio’s mission to provide health care, research, education, and community engagement. This information allows us to be more specific with our fundraising efforts. You may opt out of fundraising communications by requesting to be removed from our fundraising database by…, MyChart: , UT Health San Antonio provides patients with a secure, online portals to view health records and appointments, communicate with health care providers, and provide information about services available. We use information from your health record, including your demographic information, to provide this service., Quality Improvement and Review of Resources and Staff: , We may use and disclose your health information to improve the quality of care we provide (for example, for conducting quality assessments, reviewing the qualifications and competence of our medical staff, and selecting, educating, and training our employees and staff)., Risk Management, Legal Services, Compliance, and Audit Functions:, We may use and disclose your health information to facilitate risk management efforts, legal reviews, compliance programs, accreditation processes, licensing and credentialing services, and audit functions., Security:, We may use or disclose your health information to provide security at UT Health San Antonio facilities. For example, we use security cameras and share limited health information with UT Health San Antonio Police Officers, as necessary, for security purposes., Social Media:, UT Health San Antonio participates in several online public social media sites. If you or others choose to share your health information on our online social media sites, this information is considered to be public and not protected by privacy laws and may be reposted or shared by UT Health San Antonio, or others. If you do not want your health information to be public, you should not share it…, To Business Associates for Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations., There are some services that we provide through contracts with business associates. We may disclose health information about you to one of our business associates to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations. We require these business associates to protect your privacy in the same manner we do., To Individuals Involved in Your Care or Payment for Your Care., To the extent allowed by law and how you direct us, we may release health information about you to a family member, other relative, or close, personal friend who is involved in your health care if the health information released is directly relevant to such person’s involvement with your care. If permitted by law, we may also release information to someone who helps pay for your care. In addition…, Directory Information., If you do not object, we may disclose your location and your general condition to people who ask about you by name. We may also share your name and religious affiliation with members of the clergy, even if they do not ask for you by name., We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information Without Your Written Authorization as Required or Permitted by Law., We will disclose health information about you when required to do so by federal, state, or local law., Public Health and Patient Safety Activities., We may disclose health information about you for public health purposes. These purposes generally include: Preventing or controlling disease (such as cancer or tuberculosis), injury, or disability; Reporting births and deaths; Reporting child abuse or neglect; Reporting reactions to medications or problems with certain products; Notifying people of recalls of certain products they may be using;…, Health Oversight Activities., We may disclose health information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law such as audits, investigations, inspections, and licensure. These activities are necessary for the state and federal government to monitor the health care system, government programs, and compliance with civil rights laws., Lawsuits and Disputes., We may disclose health information about you in response to a court or administrative order. If you are involved in a lawsuit, we may, as authorized by law, disclose health information about you in response to a subpoena, discovery request, or other lawful process., Law Enforcement., We may release health information if asked to do so by a law enforcement official under certain circumstances: In response to a court order, subpoena, warrant, summons, or similar process; To identify or locate a suspect, fugitive, material witness, or missing person, but only if limited information is disclosed; About the victim of a crime if under certain limited circumstances, we are unable to…, Coroners, Health Examiners and Funeral Directors., We may release health information to a coroner or medical examiner to identify a deceased person or to determine the cause of death. We may also release health information to funeral directors as necessary to carry out their duties. , Organ and Tissue Donation., We may release health information to organizations involved in organ procurement or organ, eye, or tissue transplantation, or if you are an organ donor, to an organ donation bank to facilitate organ or tissue donation and transplantation., Research. UT Health San Antonio is a research institution., We may use and disclose health information for research purposes, subject to the confidentiality provisions of state and federal law. We may disclose identifiable information to researchers following approval by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Privacy Board in preparation for a research study, to recruit research subjects, or to aid in conducting a research study. The IRB or Privacy Board…, To Avert a Serious Threat to Health or Safety., We may use and disclose health information about you when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety, or to the health and safety of the public, or another person. Any disclosure, however, would only be to someone who is able to help prevent the threat., Armed Forces and Foreign Military Personnel., We may release health information about you to the extent authorized by law if you are or were a member of the Armed Forces. We may also release health information about foreign military personnel to the appropriate foreign military authority to the extent authorized by law., National Security and Intelligence Activities., We may release health information about you to authorized federal officials for intelligence, counterintelligence, and other national security activities to the extent authorized by law., Inmates., If you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under the custody of a law enforcement official, we may release health information about you to a correctional institution or law enforcement official to the extent authorized or required by law., Workers’ Compensation., We may release health information about you for workers’ compensation or similar programs. These programs provide benefits for work-related injuries or illness., We May Use or Disclose Your Health Information with Your Authorization., Other uses or disclosures of your health information for other purposes or activities, not listed above, will be made only with your written authorization (permission). You may revoke that permission, in writing, at any time. If you revoke your permission, we will no longer use or disclose health information about you for the reasons covered by your written permission. We are unable, however, to…, Use or Disclosure of Psychotherapy Notes:, Most uses and disclosures of your psychotherapy notes require your written Authorization. Psychotherapy notes are notes taken by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist, during a private counseling session. Psychotherapy notes are not notes or observations made about your mental state during your course of treatment by a provider or practitioner who is not…, Use or Disclosure of Your PHI for Marketing:, We will not use and disclose your PHI for marketing purposes without your written Authorization. Marketing does not include refill reminders; appointment reminders; communications for purposes of case management or care coordination; recommendations for alternative treatments, therapies, care providers or care settings; or descriptions about health-related products and services we offer., Sale of Your PHI:, We may not sell your PHI without your Authorization. However, when we disclose your PHI for any purpose permitted or required by law (such as for treatment, payment, or health care operations), we may charge the requestor a reasonable, cost-based fee to cover the cost of preparing and transmitting your PHI. For example, we may charge the requestor a reasonable, cost-based fee when disclosing your…, EXPLANATION OF YOUR RIGHTS:, Your Rights. You have the following rights regarding health information we maintain about you:, Right to Inspect and Copy., You have the right to inspect and copy health information that may be used to make decisions about your care. Usually, this includes health and billing records; but may not include psychotherapy notes. We may charge a fee for the costs of copying, mailing, or other supplies associated with your request. We may deny your request to inspect and copy in certain, very limited circumstances. If you…, Right to Request Restrictions., You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the health information we use or disclose about you for treatment, payment, or health care operations. You also have the right to request a limit on the health information we disclose about you to someone who is involved in your care, or the payment for your care, such as a family member or friend. For example, you could ask that we not…, Right to Request Confidential Communications. , You have the right to request that we communicate with you about health matters in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you can ask that we only contact you by telephone at work or that we only contact you by mail at home. We will not ask you the reason for your request. We will accommodate all reasonable requests. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted., Right to Amend or Add an Addendum., If you feel that health information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend or add to it. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for UT Health San Antonio. You must provide a reason that supports your request. We may deny your request for an amendment if it is not in writing or does not include a reason to support the…, Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. , You have the right to request an "accounting of disclosures” to outside parties by UT Health San Antonio of your health information that occurred in the past six (6) years. This accounting is a list of certain disclosures we made of your health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, and health care operations or a valid authorization, as those functions are described above. Your…, Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice., You have the right to receive 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., We Are Required To Notify You If Your Health Information is Breached. , A Breach is an unpermitted use or disclosure of your health information in which there is more than a low probability that such health information has been compromised. We will notify you in the event of a breach of your health information. If you agree, we may notify you of a breach via email., CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE. , We reserve the right to change this Notice. We reserve the right to make the revised or changed Notice effective for health information we already have about you, as well as any health information we receive in the future. We will post a copy of the current Notice in all clinical areas. The Notice will contain on the last page, the effective date. In addition, each time you register for treatment…, COMPLAINTS. , If you would like a paper copy of this Notice, have questions about it, or believe its terms or any UT Health San Antonio privacy or confidentiality policy has been violated with respect to health information about you, please contact us immediately by email at compliance@uthscsa.edu , by phone at (210) 567-2014, or in writing at:, UT Health San Antonio, Institutional Compliance and Privacy Office, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Mail Code 7861, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, Please include your name, address, and a telephone number where we can contact you, and a brief description of the complaint. If you prefer, you may lodge an anonymous complaint., You may also contact the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services by phone (214) 767-4056, by fax at (214) 767-0432, TDD (214) 767-8940, or in writing at:, Region VI, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1301 Young St., Suite 1169, Dallas, Texas 75202, You will not be penalized or suffer retaliation in any way for making a complaint to UT Health San Antonio, or the Department of Health and Human Services. Please provide as much information possible so that the complaint can be properly investigated. Neither UT Health San Antonio, nor any of its affiliates will retaliate against a person who files a complaint with us or with the Secretary of the…, PRIVACY OFFICER. , If you have any questions about this Notice, please contact the Institutional Compliance and Privacy Office at 210-567-2014. , Effective Date: The Notice of Privacy Practices has been revised on October 1, 2016, and July 1, 2023.
As a patient, you have the right to:, A reasonable response to your requests and need for treatment or service within UT Health San Antonio’s capacity, its stated missions, and applicable law and regulations. Considerate and respectful care with the assurance of privacy, confidentiality, and reasonable continuity. Be informed of hospital rules and receive information about the hospital’s patient bill of rights, its policies, and its…, As a patient, you have the responsibility to:, Provide complete and accurate information regarding your personal information, including your full legal name, address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number, insurance coverage, and employer when required, and pay your bills in a timely manner. Also provide complete and accurate information regarding your health and medical history including, but not limited to: present…, COMPLAINTS, If you have comments, questions or concerns, we recommend that you or your representative: Discuss them with your immediate caregiver, or Speak to the manager of the clinic or service in which you are receiving care, or If you believe your questions or concerns have not been adequately addressed, you may request a review by contacting the Patient Relations Department. Grievance forms are…