Health Insurance Portability

and Accountability Act

ICBHS HIPAA Policies

ICBHS Contingency Plan 2022

ICBHS HIPAA Procedures

How to Send an Encrypted Email via Web Page

Step-By-Step Guide (Encrypted Emails MS365)

Emails contained within the County email server (i.e. emails set between recipients whose email addresses end in @co.imperial.ca.us) are encrypted; emails sent to recipients without @co.imperial.ca.us are not encrypted. The instructions above detail how to encrypt an email to an outside person or entity utilizing a web browser.


As a reminder, any email containing client protected health information must be encrypted to ensure its security. Further, sharing client protected health information must be done so with the client's written consent, unless you know with certainty that sharing the information is allowed under HIPAA (or 42 CFR Part 2 for SUD information).


If you have any questions or need assistance on how to encrypt emails, contact:

Information Systems

442-265-1586

How to Report a Privacy or Security Incident

ICBHS Privacy & Security Officer:

Sarah Moore, BHM


In Person

Sarah Moore

202 N. 8th Street

El Centro, CA 92243

 

Call or Email Directly

442-265-1560

ICBHSPrivacyOfficer@co.imperial.ca.us

 

Make a Written Complaint

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services

Attn: Compliance Unit

PO Box 1766, El Centro, CA 92244


Make an Anonymous Complaint via Telephone

Call the Compliance Hotline at 1-866-314-7240

HIPAA Training