Remote Terms of Use

Term and Conditions of Use

As a condition precedent to an individual receiving authorization for remote access to the System, the individual must review the Terms of Use as set forth below and amended from time to time at http://accesschs.org and acknowledge their acceptance by placing their signature below.

1.  I understand that my access code is the equivalent of my legal signature, and I will be accountable for all work done under this code.

2.  I will not disclose my access code to anyone, nor will I attempt to learn another person's access code.

3.  I will not access applications or data, including Patient data, other than for the Permitted Use.

4.  I will access only the specific data necessary to permit me to fulfill my professional obligations, in accordance with best practices and the CHS' policies, in effect from time-to-time.  I will only access information of Patients for whom I have professional responsibility.

5.  If I have reason to believe that the confidentiality of my access code has been broken, I will contact the Information Systems Department at 765-747-3374 or Dlynn Melo 765-747-3444 or Cindy Lowe 765-741-1990 to have my code changed and a new code issued.

6.  I understand that any misuse of my confidential access code or access to the System will be considered a violation of CHS policies and could subject me to disciplinary action, including but not limited to revocation of my access to the System.  Specifically, I acknowledge that the information to which I will be granted access involves confidential information of CHS Patient records and other demographic information which is governed by various privacy laws or may constitute trade secrets.  I further understand that access to this information will be routinely audited by CHS personnel to ensure that only properly authorized individuals with a “need to know” are accessing Patient data.  The Patient data to which I will have access is the same data that is available in the Patient’s medical record and must be treated with the same degree of confidentiality with which the paper record is treated.  In the event it is determined that I am accessing medical record information or other confidential information of CHS of which I have no need to know, or if it is determined that I am otherwise misusing my access capabilities, my right to access the computer system may be immediately revoked.  I further understand that any such violation of confidentiality or security provisions may subject me to disciplinary action by the CHS' management, Medical Staff and/or Board of Directors.

7.  I agree that I must comply with all CHS policies and rules regarding its information systems and/or databases, as well as all CHS rules and policies regarding remote access and use of the computer system and I have reviewed and agree to abide by such rules and policies.  I understand that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in my use of CHS' computer systems, and that CHS has the right to conduct any investigation or review of use (including but not limited to inspection or copying of email or messages) it desires.

8.  I recognize that while the CHS takes precautions to protect its information system and software from items such as viruses, worms, Trojan Horses and other bugs, and I am solely responsible for protecting my computer system and software from any items that may affect my computer through my access or remote use of the CHS information system.

9.  Software accessible via remote connection to the CHS information system is licensed to and is property of the CHS.  I agree I shall comply with all terms of such licenses in my use of the CHS information system.

Ball Memorial Hospital Service Center

2401 University Ave.

Muncie, IN 47303

(765) 747-3374