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AGENCY and its subrecipients shall retain all records for a contract that is the subject of litigation or an audit until tile litigation)s ended or all questions pertaining to the audit are resolved. Legal requirements for PERFORMING AGENCY may extend beyond the retention schedules established herein. ARTICLE 27. Patient or Client Records Notwithstanding any other provision herein, if requested by RECEIVING AGENCY, PERFORMING AGENCY shall share all patient or client information with RECEIVING AGENCY when tile contract involves patient or client care by the PERFORMING AGENCY. RECEIVING AGENCY may require PERFORMING AGENCY, or any subrecipient, to transfer a client or patient record to another agency or to RECEIVING AGENCY if the transfer is necessary to protect either the confidentiality of the record or the health and welfare of the client or patient. In the event of termination or expiration of Attachment(s), RECEIVING AGENCY may require the transfer of client or patient records as authorized by law upon written notice to PERFORMING AGENCY, either to another entity that agrees to continue the service or to RECEIVING AGENCY. At the end of the Attachment term, PERFORMING AGENCY shall give RECEIVING AGENCY access to the. records or provide copies for audit, 9xamination, evaluation, inspection, litigation, or other circumstances that may arise, to the extent authorized by law. PERFORMING AGENCY, or any subrecipient, shall not otherwise transfer through any means, including electronically, an identifiable client record, including a patient record, to another entity or person without written consent fi.om the client or patient, or someone authorized to act on his or her behalf. Written consent shall be given on a form provided by RECEIVING AGENCY or as otherwise authorized by law, including the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 159, as amended. ARTICLE 28. Confidentiality PERFORMING AGENCY shall have a system in effect to protect client or patient records and all other documents deemed confidential by law which are maintained in connection with the activities funded under this contract. PERFORMING AGENCY shall not disclose or transfer confidential client or patient information, including information required by the Reports Article, except in accordance with applicable law. If providing direct client care, services, or programs, PERFORMING AGENCY shall implement RECEIVING AGENCY'S policies based on the model HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency vires/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) workplace guidelines, and PERFORMING AGENCY shall educate employees and clients concerning HIV and its related conditions, including AIDS, in accordance with the Health and Safety Code {}85.112-114. ARTICLE 29. Sanctions RECEIVING AGENCY may impose sanctions for any breach of contract, and will monitor PERFORMING AGENCY for both programmatic and financial compliance. RECEIVING AGENCY may, at its own discretion, impose one or more sanctions for each item of noncompliance and will determine sanctions on a case-by-case basis. A state or federal statute, rule, regulation, or federal guideline will prevail over the provisions of this Article unless (£GS) GENERAL PROVISIONS Page 18 11/2001