Staff
Confidentiality Oath
Hobbs (1993, p. 59) offers the following confidentiality oath agreement, which the New Beginnings Center for Children and Families uses to ensure confidentiality:
"Oath of Confidentiality for Center Staff
[Instructions: Statement must cover the responsibility not to wrongfully release confidential information/records and the performance/civil/criminal penalties that may be associated with wrongful rerelease.]
I, the undersigned, hereby agree not to divulge any information or records concerning any Center program participant without proper authorization in accordance with state and federal law and interagency agreement(s). I recognize that any discussion of or release of information concerning a participant to any unauthorized person is forbidden and may be grounds for legal and/or disciplinary action.
During the performance of my assigned duties, I will have access to confidential information required for effective family services coordination and delivery. I agree that all discussions, deliberations, records, and information generated or maintained in connection with these activities will not be disclosed to any unauthorized person.
I recognize that unauthorized release of confidential information may expose me to civil/criminal liability and fine under __________________________________ [Instruction: Give legal citations].
Executed this _____ day of ____________, 19___, at ______________________.
Signature_______________________ Name (Print) _______________________
Received by:
Name of Center Coordinator or Designee ________________________
Title______________________ Date_____________________"