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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. alleged violator of this policy. The Supervisor and/or Personnel, in consultation with the Compliance Officer, or designate, shall decide whether to proceed with an investigation. It may be decided that a complaint does not require investigation if, after consultation, the consultees are of the opinion that: - the length of time that has elapsed since the date that the subject matter of the complaint arose makes an investigation no longer practicable or desirable; - the subject matter of the complaint is trivial or the complaint is not made in good faith or is frivolous; or - the circumstances of the complaint do not require investigation. If the decision is made to proceed with an investigation, it shall be the responsibility of the supervisor, in consultation with a ComplianceOfficer, or designate, to investigate the allegation (this process will include obtaining the alleged violator’s version of events), consult with the appropriate resources, document findings and make a determination as to whether there has been a breach of confidentiality of personal health information. If it is determined that a breach of confidentiality of personal health information has occurred disciplinary action shall be taken. Such action may include termination of employment or contract or association or appointment with MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. The supervisor shall consult with the designated representative in Personnel to establish the appropriate level of disciplinary action to the applied. MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Compliance Officer shall be informed in writing of all allegations that have been made and their outcome and shall maintain a database of this information. Home Health Agency Policies A-86