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<br />attachment (s) or until resolution of all audit quest~ons, whichever time <br />period is longer. <br /> <br />ARTICLE 17. Client Records <br /> <br />At the end of the attachment term, all client records ar.. the property of <br />PERFORMING AGENCY. RECEIVING AGENCY retains the right to have access to the <br />records or obtain copies for audit, litigation, or other circumstances that <br />may arise. <br /> <br />If at any time during the attachme~t term(s), PERFORMING AGENCY and/or <br />RECEIVING AGENCY should decide to terminate the ag::eement, RECEIVING AGENCY <br />may require the transfer of client reco::ds upon written notice to PERFORMING <br />AGENCY. Records may be transferred to another entity that agrees to continue <br />the service or, at the option of RECEIVING AGENCY, the records may be <br />transferred to RECEIVING AGENCY headquarters. <br /> <br />ARTICLE 18. Confidentialitv <br /> <br />PERFORMING AGENCY will have a system in effect to protect from inappropriate <br />disclosure of patient records and all other documents deemed confidential by <br />law which are maintained in connection with the activities funded under <br />contract attachment(s). Any disclosure of confidential patient information by <br />PERFORMING AGENCY, including information required by the Reports and <br />Inspections Article, will be in accordance with applicable law. <br /> <br />If providing direct client care, services, or programs, PERFORMING AGENCY <br />agrees to implement workplace policies based on the model guidelines adopted <br />by RECEIVING AGENCY and to educate employees and clients concerning the human <br />immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its related conditions including acquired <br />immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to develop and <br />implement policies regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV-related medical <br />information for employees of PERFORMING AGENCY and for clients, inmates, <br />patients, and residents served by PERFORMING AGENCY. Further, PERFORMING <br />AGENCY agrees to develop and implement an anti-discrimination policy assuring <br />all privileges and opportunities for any employee or client with a <br />communicable disease. HIV-related policies will be based on accurate <br />scientific information. Such policies will be consistent with the model <br />guidelines published by RECEIVING AGENCY and with state and federal laws and <br />regulations. A PERFORMING AGENCY that does not adopt a confidentiality policy <br />as herein required is not legally eligible to receive state funds until the <br />policy is developed and implemented. <br /> <br />ARTICLE 19. EQuipment and Supplies <br /> <br />Equipment is defined as tangible nonexpendable property with an acquisition <br />cost of over $500 and a useful life of more than one year. In accordance with <br />Article 601b, V.T.C.S., Section 8.02(c), title to all equipment purchased from <br />funds provided herein will be in the name of PERFORMING AGENCY throughout the <br />attachment(s) term(s). <br /> <br />Unless initially listed and approved in the attachment(s), prior written <br />approval from RECEIVING AGENCY is required for any additions to or deletions <br />of approved equipment purchases having an acquisition cost exceeding $500. To <br /> <br />1993 GENERAL PROVISIONS - Page 8 <br /> <br />(5/92) <br />