BAYLOR SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC PAPERWORK PACKET These instructions will help you complete this paperwork packet prior to your first appointment at the clinic. The first 5 pages are case history information. The Notice of Privacy Practices is yours to keep. The remaining pages are for records to Baylor or from Baylor. These stay in the client file. You only need to complete the highlighted areas on these pages. Evaluation Fees: Speech Evaluation $200 Language and Literacy Evaluation $350 Medicare, Medicaid, or Chips card must be presented if client is enrolled in program. Please feel free to call me at (254)710-2568 if you have any questions about the paperwork. Be sure to bring the completed packet with you on the day of the evaluation. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon! If therapy is recommended, you will be placed on a waiting list IF a placement cannot be made immediately. Temporary Parking Pass Visitors to Baylor University must have a Temporary Parking Pass displayed on your vehicle in Visitor’s Parking Lots. If you have a speech/language or audiology evaluation scheduled, call Parking Services at (254) 710-7275 to set up a visitor parking account, or you can call me at (254) 710-2568. Give me your vehicle information and I’ll email the form to Parking Services and have your temporary pass at my desk the day of your visit to Baylor Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic. Melody Moon Administrative Associate Baylor Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic One Bear Place #97332 Waco, TX 76798-7332 Phone: (254) 710-2568 Fax: (254) 710-1156 Email Address: Melody_Moon@baylor.edu Baylor University Speech-Hearing Language Clinic Case History Form This information is strictly confidential and cannot be provided to individuals or agencies without written consent. ADULT HISTORY Date: _______________ Identifying Information Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age: ________ DOB: ____________ Sex: Male Female Home Street Address: _________________________________ City: ______________________ State: _________________ Zip code:_____________ Home phone: ______________________ Work phone:________________ Cell phone: ______________ Occupation: _________________________ Email: _______________________ Person completing this form: ________________________ Relationship to patient:_________________ Alternate Contact: Name: _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Primary Language ____________________ Secondary Language ___________________ Have you been seen at this facility previously? _________ Date/s: __________________ Do you currently have hearing problems? Y N If yes, what is being done? ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you currently have vision difficulties? Y N If yes, what is being done? _________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Statement of Problem/ Referral: Describe as completely as possible the speech, language, and hearing problem. _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Referral Source: _______________________________________________________________________ When was the problem first noticed? _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ How has the problem changed since you first noticed it? ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ What has been done about it? Has this helped? _______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ What do you think caused the problem? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ What do you hope to learn from this evaluation and what do you think should be done? _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tell the reaction of you and other family members to the problem__________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Family history of speech/language problems _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you stutter: none _____ rarely _____ occasionally _____ frequently _____ If yes, then how long has this been a problem? _______________________________________________ Do you have an unusual voice quality? (loud, soft, hoarse, nasal) __________________________ In what country have you lived most of your life?_______________________________________________ What other languages do you speak, understand, read, or write? _________________________________ Give other information to explain your communication problem ______________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please give information below about any of the following services you have received. Services Date or dates Person/ agency Findings Speech/language Evaluation Speech/language Therapy Hearing evaluation Psychological testing/ Counseling Vocational counseling Physical therapy Occupational therapy Family Others living in the home: Name Age Relationship Diagnosed Speech/Learning Problem Explain current significant family stresses _______________________________________________ Previous family stressors ___________________________________________________________ Please list the name and ages of your children. ___________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ This information is important for diagnosis and treatment. Please answer carefully. Histories Client’s Prenatal and Birth History Full term ________ Normal Birth _____ Explain any complication related to prenatal events/delivery______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Client’s Child Development Your general impression of your overall development: slow _____ normal_____ advanced_____ Client’s Early Motor development slow _____ normal ____ advanced ____ Medical History Illnesses/Conditions Check those that apply and fill in approximate date/s: Allergies Intubation: length of time ___________ Amputations Lengthy medication treatment Asthma Memory Attention Deficit Disorder Confusion Augmentative communication device Long term memory problems Behavior problems Short term memory problems Braces MR Brain injury Neuromuscular Disease Cancer Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Cerebral palsy Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Cleft palate/submucous cleft Parkinson’s disease Cochlear implant Other: ______________________ Convulsions Noise Exposure CVA/ stroke Physical Abnormalities Aphasia Pneumonia Apraxia Poor appetite Dysarthria Schizophrenia Dentures upper lower Seizures Digestive problems Serious injury: Drooling Hospitalization for ________________ Dyslexia Stroke/ CVA Ear infections Stuttering Emotional problems Swallowing problems Encephalitis/Meningitis Syndrome (other): ________________ Falls frequently/balance Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Glasses Auto accidents Hand preference R L Other: ______________________ Head injury Vision problems Hearing aids- which ear R L Vocal fold pathologies Hearing amplification device Hoarseness Hearing problems Laryngectomy Meniere’s disease Polyps/ Nodules Tinnitus Speaking valve Are you currently under a doctor’s care? If yes, what reason?____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ What current medication(s) are you taking? __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any eating or swallowing difficulties? If yes, describe. ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Have you had a swallow study completed? If yes, when and by whom? ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Are you on a special diet? (liquids, pureed foods, etc.) __________________________________________ Describe any major surgeries, operations, or hospitalizations (include dates). ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe any major accidents. ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Education University Graduate Work Circle highest grade completed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 List any area of specialization, vocational training, or area of university study._______________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe any other education or special training. _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a history of learning difficulties? If yes, please explain. _____________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employment History Most recent occupation _______________________________________ How long? _______________ Employer _________________________________ Are you still employed? Yes ____ No _____ What are your current employment arrangements? ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe briefly the type of work you are/were doing in current/past occupations._____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please give any additional information that will help us in the evaluation: __________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Primary physician Name_____________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________ Diagnosis ____________________________________________________ Other professionals by whom you have been treated/evaluated Name/Position_________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ Phone Number_______________________________ Diagnosis ____________________________________________________ I wish reports to be sent to these persons/agencies: Name _______________________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name _______________________________________________________ Title _______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Phone ________________________ ___________________________________ Signature of person completing this form __________________ Relationship to client _____________ Date Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE PROTECTED HEALTH RECORDS I, ________________________________ who resides at ______________________________ In the city of ___________________ in the state of __________________ hereby authorize: Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic PO Box 97332 Waco, Texas 76798-7332 to disclose the following specific health information by □ mail or □ fax or □ email to: Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ City, St., Zip: ___________________________________________________________ from the Health Records of: Name: ________________________________________________________________ (NAME OF INDIVIDUAL WHOSE RECORD IS BEING DISCLOSED) Address: ______________________________________________________________ City, St., Zip: ___________________________________________________________ For the purpose of: ____________________________________________________________ My authorization extends only to those data elements/documents initialed below: ______________ Diagnostic Reports ______________ Hearing Reports ______________ Session Reports ______________ Test Results ______________ All of the above ______________ Other (must be specific) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE PROTECTED HEALTH RECORDS PAGE 2 This authorization is given freely with the understanding that: 1. Any and all records, whether written or oral or in electronic format, are confidential and cannot be disclosed without my prior written authorization, expect as otherwise provided by law. 2. A photocopy or fax of this authorization is as valid as this original. 3. I may revoke this authorization at any time, except where information has already been released. This authorization is valid for a sixty (60) day period from the date it is signed, or sooner if noted below. 4. Baylor University, its employees and officers are hereby released from any legal responsibility or liability for disclosure of the above information to the extent indicated and authorized herein. 5. Treatment, payment, enrollment or eligibility for benefits may not be conditioned upon obtaining this authorization. 6. Information used or disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and is no longer protected. ___________________________________ PATIENT’S SIGNATURE (OR GUARDIAN, IF A MINOR) __________________________________ PATIENT’S NAME PRINTED __________________________________ WITNESS ___________________________________ DATE ___________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE (IF OTHER THAN ONE YEAR FROM ABOVE DATE) ___________________________________ DATE Baylor University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders P.O. Box 97332 Waco, TX 76798-7332 Release of Information Date: _______________ RE: Name: _________________________________________ DOB: __________________ To Whom It May Concern: I hereby grant permission for _________________________________________ to disclose and deliver (name of school/institution or above agencies) any information requested by __________________________________________ concerning my (name of school/institution) son/daughter ___________________________________________________. This information may include case history, results of examination, impressions, and recommendations that might benefit __________________________________________ in treating (name of school/institution) _________________________________ speech and communication disorder. 1. Any and all records, whether written or oral or in electronic format, are confidential and cannot be disclosed without my prior written authorization, except as otherwise provided by law. 2. A photocopy or fax of this authorization is as valid as this original. 3. I may revoke this authorization at any time, except where information has already been released. This authorization is valid for a sixty (60) day period from the date it is signed, or sooner if noted below. 4. Baylor University, its employees and officers are hereby released from any legal responsibility or liability for disclosure of the above information to the extent indicated and authorized herein. 5. Treatment, payment, enrollment or eligibility for benefits may not be conditioned upon obtaining this authorization. 6. Information used or disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be subject to redisclosure by the recipient and is no longer protected. ___________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Relationship Consent Agreement I understand that the Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic, hereafter referred to as the Center, is operated as a training center for speech-language pathologists and that all therapy conducted at the Center is supervised by a licensed clinician and that all lessons may be observed by students in training or by students who may be interested in majoring in this field. I further understand that many of the lessons are recorded by television or on tape recorder and that these lessons may be played in speech therapy classes as examples of speech, language, and hearing disorders or may be presented at professional meetings of doctors, dentists, psychologists or speech clinicians or other professional groups and that these recordings may be analyzed and the information used for research reports. I also understand that testing information and treatment progress as recorded in the client file may be used for research purposes. I further understand that when such usages are made of this information or recordings, that the names of the patients treated will be concealed. I agree and understand that Baylor may freely use these tapes and files for purposes of education and research. I further agree and understand that by signing this Consent Agreement, these recordings and files become the property of the Center and I hereby relinquish any and all claims to benefits, financial or otherwise which I had, now have, or may have in the future or which my heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns may have or claim to have from the use of these recordings. BY: _________________________________________________________________________ (Date) Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic Consent and Acknowledgement of Receipt of Privacy Notice I understand that as part of the provision of speech language/hearing services, Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic, hereinafter referred to as the Center, creates and maintains health records and other information describing among other things, my health history, symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and any plans for future care or treatment. I have been provided with a Notice of Privacy Practices that provides a more complete description of the uses and disclosures of certain health information. I understand that I have the right to review the notice prior to signing this consent. I understand that the Center reserves the right to change the Notice, and will provide you with a copy of any revised notice at the time of your next visit. I understand that I have the right to request restrictions as to how my health information may be used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations (quality assessment and improvement activities, underwriting, premium rating, conducting or arranging for medical review, legal services, and auditing functions, etc.) and that the organization is not required to agree to the restrictions requested. By signing this form, I consent to the use and disclosure of protected health information about me for the purposes of treatment, payment and health care operations. I have the right to revoke this consent, in writing, except where disclosures have already been made in reliance on my prior consent. This consent is given freely with the understanding that: 1. Any and all record, whether written or oral or in electronic format, are confidential and cannot be disclosed for reasons outside of treatment, payment or health care operations without my prior written authorization, except as otherwise provided by law. 2. A photocopy or fax of this consent is as valid as this original. 3. I have the right to request that the use of my Protected Health Information, which is used or disclosed for the purposes of treatment, payment or health care operations as restricted. I also understand that the Center and I must agree to any restriction in writing that I request on the use and disclosure of my Protected Health Information; and agree to terminate any restrictions in writing on the use and disclosure of my Protected Health Information which have been previously agreed upon. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ PATIENT’S SIGNATURE (OR GUARDIAN, IF A MINOR) DATE _________________________________________ _________________________________________ NAME PRINTED WITNESS (optional) Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (NON-STUDENTS) This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please view it carefully. If you have any questions about this Notice please contact our Privacy Officer, Mr. Warren Ricks, at (254) 710-8333. This notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. “Protected Health Information” is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services. We are required to abide by the terms of the Notice of Privacy Practices. We may change the terms of our notice at any time. The new notice will be effective for all protected health information that we maintain at that time. Upon your request, we will provide you with any revised Notice of Privacy Practices by accessing our website at http://www3baylor.edu/communication_disorders/privacy_notice.pdf, calling the Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic, hereinafter referred to as the Center, and requesting that a revised copy be sent to you in the mail or asking for one at the time of your next visit. 1. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Based Upon Your Written Consent You will be asked to sign a consent form. Once you have consented to use and disclosure of your protected health information for treatment, payment and health care operations by signing the consent form, your protected health information will be used or disclosed as described in this Section 1. Your protected health information may be used by the Center and others outside of our clinic that are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing health care services to you. Your protected health information may also be used and disclosed to pay your health care bills and to support the operation of the Center. Following are examples of the types of uses and disclosures of your protected health care information that the Center is permitted to make once you have signed our consent form. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive, but to describe the types of uses and disclosures that may be made by the Center once you have provided consent. Treatment: We will use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your speech language/hearing services and any related services. This includes the coordination or management with a third party that has already obtained your permission to have access to your protected health information. For example, we would disclose protected health information to physicians who may be treating you when we have the necessary permission from you to disclose your protected health information. For example, your protected health information may be provided to a physician to whom you have been referred to ensure that the physician has the necessary information to diagnose or treat you. In addition, we may disclose your protected speech language/hearing services information from time-to-time to another health care provider (e.g., a physician, specialist or laboratory) who becomes involved in your care by providing assistance with your health care diagnosis or treatment. Payment: Your protected health information may be used, as needed, to obtain payment for your speech language/hearing services. Healthcare Operations: We may use or disclose, as needed, your protected health information in order to support the business activities of the Center. These activities include, but are not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review activities, licensing, marketing and conducting or arranging for other business activities. We may use or disclose your protected health information, as necessary, to provide you with information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. We may also use and disclose your protected health information for other marketing activities. We may also send you information about products or services that we believe may be beneficial to you .You may contact our Privacy Contact to request that these materials not be sent to you. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Based upon your Written Authorization Other uses and disclosures of your protected health information will be made only with your written authorization, unless otherwise permitted or required by law as described below. You may revoke this authorization, at any time, in writing, except to the extent that the Center has taken an action in reliance on the use or disclosure indicated in the authorization. Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures That May Be Made With Your Consent, Authorization or Opportunity to Object We may use and disclose your protected health information in the following instances. You have the opportunity to agree or object to the use or disclosure of all or part of your protected health information. If you are not present or able to agree or object to the use or disclosure of the protected health information, your doctor may, using professional judgment, determine whether the disclosure is in your best interest. In this case, only the protected health information that is relevant to your health care will be disclosed. Others Involved in Your Healthcare: Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend or any other person you identify, your protected health information that directly relates to that person’s involvement in your heath care. If you are unable to agree or object to such a disclosure, we may disclose such information as necessary if we determine that it is in your best interest based on our professional judgment. We may use or disclose your protected health information to an authorized public or private entity to assist in disaster relief efforts and to coordinate uses and disclosures to family or other individuals involved in your health care. Emergencies: We may use or disclose your protected health information in an emergency treatment situation. If this happens, the Center shall try to obtain your consent as soon as reasonably practicable after the delivery of treatment. Communication Barriers: We may use or disclose your protected health information if your doctor attempts to obtain consent from you but is unable to do so due to substantial communication barriers and the doctor, using professional judgment, that you intend to consent to use or disclose under the circumstances. Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures That May Be Made Without Your Consent, Authorization or Opportunity to Object We may use or disclose your protected health information in the following situations without your consent or authorization. These situations include: Required by Law: We may use or disclose your protected health information to the extent that the use or disclosure is required by law. The use or disclosure will be made in compliance with the law and will be limited to the relevant requirements of the law. You will be notified, as required by law, of any such uses or disclosures. Public Health: We may disclose your protected health information for public health activities and purposes to a public health authority that is permitted by law to collect or receive the information. The disclosure will be made for the purpose of controlling disease, injury or disability. We may also disclose your protected health information, if directed by the public health authority, to a foreign government agency that is collaborating with the public health authority. Health Oversight: We may disclose protected health information to health oversight agency for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations, and inspections. Oversight agencies seeking this information include government agencies that oversee the health care system, government benefit programs, other government regulatory programs and civil rights laws. Abuse or Neglect: We may disclose your protected health information to a public health authority that is authorized by law to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. In addition, we may disclose your protected health information if we believe that you have been a victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence to the governmental entity or agency authorized to receive such information. In this case, the disclosure will be made consistent with the requirements of applicable federal and state laws. Food and Drug Administration: We may disclose your protected health information to a person or company required by the Food and Drug Administration to report adverse events, product defects or problems, biologic product deviations, track products; to enable product recalls; to make repairs or replacements, or to conduct post marketing surveillance, as required. Legal Proceedings: We may disclose protected health information in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding, in response to an order of a court or administrative tribunal (to the extent such disclosure is expressly authorized), in certain conditions in response to a subpoena, discovery request or other lawful process. Law Enforcement: We may also disclose protected health information, so long as applicable legal requirements are met, for law enforcement purposes. These law enforcement purposes include (1) legal processes and otherwise required by law, (2) limited information requests for identification and location purposes, (3) pertaining to victims of a crime, (4) suspicion that death has occurred as a result of criminal conduct, (5) in the event that a crime occurs on the premises of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and (6) medical emergency (not on the Center’s premises) and it is likely that a crime has occurred. Criminal Activity: Consistent with applicable federal and state laws, we may disclose your protected health information, if we believe that the use or disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public. We may also disclose protected health information if it is necessary for law enforcement authorities to identify or apprehend an individual. Workers’ Compensation: Your protected health information may be disclosed by us as authorized to comply with workers’ compensation laws and other similar legally established programs. Inmates: We may use or disclose your protected health information if you are an inmate of a correctional facility and the Center created or received your protected health information in the course of providing care to you. Required Uses and Disclosures: Under the law, we must make disclosures to you and when required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate or determine our compliance with the requirements of Sections 164.500 et. Seq. 2. Your Rights Following is a statement of your rights with respect to your protected health information and a brief description of how you may exercise these rights. You have the right to inspect and copy your protected health information. This means you may inspect and obtain a copy of protected health information about you that is contained in a designated record set for as long as we can maintain the protected health information. A “designated record set” contains speech language/hearing services records and any other records that the Center uses for making decisions about you. Under federal law, however, you may not inspect or copy the following records: information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or use in, a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding, and protected health information that is subject to law that prohibits access to protected health information. Depending on the circumstances, a decision to deny access may be reviewed. In some circumstances, you may have a right to have this decision reviewed. Please contact our Privacy Contact if you have questions about access to your medical record. You have the right to request a restriction of your protected health information. This means you may ask us not to use or disclose any part of your protected health information for the purposes of treatment, payment or healthcare operations. You may also request that any part of your protected health information not be disclosed to family members or friends who may be involved in your care or for notification purposes as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. Your request must state the specific restriction requested and to whom you want the restriction to apply. The Center is not required to agree to a restriction that you may request. If the Center believes it is in your best interest to permit use and disclosure of your protected health information, your protected health information will not be restricted. If the center does agree to the requested restriction, we may not use or disclose your protected health information in violation of that restriction unless it is needed to provide emergency treatment. You may request a restriction by contacting our Privacy Officer. You have the right to request to receive confidential communications from us by alternative means or at an alternative location. We will accommodate reasonable requests. We may also condition this accommodation by asking you for information as to how payment will be handled or specification of an alternative address or other method of contact. We will not request an explanation from you as to the basis for the request. Please make this request in writing to our Privacy Officer. You may have the right to have the Baylor University Speech and Hearing Clinic amend your protected health information. This means you may request an amendment of protected health information about you in a designated record set for as long as we maintain this information. In certain cases, we may deny your request for an amendment. If we deny your request for an amendment, you have the right to file a statement of disagreement with us and we may prepare a rebuttal to your statement and will provide you with a copy of any such rebuttal. Please contact our Privacy Officer to determine if you have questions about amending your medical record. You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made, if any, of your protected health information. This right applies to disclosures for purposes other than treatment, payment or healthcare operations as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. It excludes disclosures we may have made to you, to family members or friends involved in your care, or for notification purposes. You have the right to receive specific information regarding these disclosures that occurred after April 14, 2003. You may request a shorter timeframe. The right to receive this information is subject to certain exceptions, restrictions and limitations. You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice from us, upon request, even if you have agreed to accept this notice electronically 3. Complaints You may complain to us or to the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated by us. You may file a complaint with us by notifying our Privacy Contact of your complaint. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint. You may contact our Privacy Officer, Mr. Warren Ricks, at (254) 710-8333, for further information about the complaint process. This notice is effective on April 14, 2003.-