REFERRAL FORM DISCLAIMERS AND PRIVACY NOTICE
Information Scope and Submission Guidelines
Important — Referral Form Limitations. This online referral form is designed to collect basic contact and referral information only.
Do not include any of the following in this form:
1. Medical diagnoses, treatment histories, or clinical assessments
2. Complete medical records, physician notes, or test results
3. Social Security numbers
4. Insurance identification numbers, policy numbers, or member IDs
5. Detailed clinical information, medication lists, or laboratory values
6. Financial account information
7. Other sensitive personal health information protected under HIPAA
Submission of detailed protected health information through this form may delay processing of your referral. Our team will contact you to obtain any additional clinical information needed through secure, HIPAA-compliant channels.
Use of Information. The information you submit through this referral form will be received and reviewed by our intake team and service coordinators for the purpose of evaluating the referral, contacting the individual or family for additional information, and determining appropriate next steps in the intake and eligibility assessment process.
No Guarantee of Services. Submission of this referral form does not guarantee eligibility for services, admission to any program, or acceptance into our organization. All referrals are subject to clinical review, eligibility verification, and capacity availability. You will be contacted by our team regarding the status of this referral and any additional steps required.
Emergency Disclaimer. This referral form is
not monitored in real time and is not intended for use in emergency situations. If you or the individual being referred is experiencing a medical emergency or urgent psychiatric crisis, do not use this form. Instead:
1.
Call 911 for immediate emergency medical or psychiatric assistance, or
2. Go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department, or
3. Contact the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at
1-800-715-4225 or the Indiana Crisis and Access Line at
988 within Indiana (available 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises), or
4. Contact the individual's primary care provider or treating physician for urgent medical concerns
Privacy and Confidentiality. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the information you provide in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Georgia state privacy laws. Information submitted through this form will be maintained securely and will be disclosed only as necessary to evaluate the referral, coordinate care, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. For more information about how we use and protect health information, please see our Notice of Privacy Practices available at
https://primecarehomecare.com/privacy-policy/.
Questions. If you have questions about this referral form, our intake process, or our privacy practices, please contact our Referral Intake Department at
478-345-0523.