Non-Discrimination, Privacy Protection and Corporate Compliance

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to the Acts, Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 80, 84, and 91and any/all applicable state and federal laws, regulations and statutes, The Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual preference/orientation, marital status, disability, source of payment, or sponsorship in admission, treatment, or employment in its program or activities.

In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Silvercrest is legally required to and does protect the privacy of all patient/resident health information, and provides patients/residents with this notice about legal obligations and privacy practices upon admission. A Notice of Privacy Practices is also available at www.silvercrest.org and through the Compliance Officer, listed below.

Furthermore, Silvercrest has a proud tradition of ethical conduct and service. Silvercrest assures its absolute commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance. It is the policy Silvercrest to fully comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to the delivery of healthcare products and services. Silvercrest further expects all employees, contractors, and consultants to conduct themselves in an ethical and compliant manner. To help all those who participate in providing services at Silvercrest understand and abide by these rules, Driscoll Children's Hospital has developed a Corporate Compliance Program which includes organizational policies and procedures for preventing and detecting suspected or potential compliance issues.

You may contact the Silvercrest Center for further information:

SILVERCREST COMPLIANCE OFFICER
144-45 87th Avenue, Briarwood, NY 11435
Phone (718) 480-4026
Fax (718) 480-4028
www.silvercrest.org