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This Policy prohibits (i) all forms of Discrimination and Harassment based on Protected Status; (ii) Sexual Violence and Sexual Exploitation, (iii) Stalking and Interpersonal Violence, which need not be based on an individual’s Protected Status; (iv) Complicity for knowingly assisting in an act that violates this Policy; and (iv) Retaliation against an individual because of their good faith participation in the reporting, investigation, or adjudication of violations of this Policy.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) covered University units are committed to allowing individuals to exercise their rights under HIPAA and other applicable federal and state laws. Covered University units will take necessary steps to address an individual's request to access, inspect, and/or obtain a copy of his/her health information or to transmit a copy of his/her PHI to a third party in a timely and professional manner.

This document explains the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University") policy to promote employee morale through departmental recognition programs. The document explains the requirements for establishing and registering these programs, publicizing awards, taxing monetary awards, and recordkeeping for paid leave awards.

The State of North Carolina requires competitive bidding for all items not available on State Term Contracts that exceed the Small Purchase Benchmark as defined in Finance Policy 1251. The policy clarifies the dollar thresholds for the bid types and provides direction on supporting documentation required to facilitate the purchase.

The privacy and confidentiality of personal information, including personal health information is addressed in a variety of state and federal regulations and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill") policies. This policy addresses the specific privacy obligations required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as modified by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HIPAA").

This policy addresses access, disclosure and use of protected health information (defined below) for University research (including research in the School of Medicine, which is part of the UNC Health Care System HIPAA covered entity) in accord with the Privacy regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This policy was created to ensure compliance with state and University regulations; establish guidelines for approval, control and accounting for employees and others who travel on University business; and ensure fairness for both the traveler and the University.

PHI is health information created by or received from a health care provider, health plan, employer or health care clearinghouse that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental condition of an individual, the provision of health care services to an individual, or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care services, and that identifies the individual.

Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as modified by the Health Information for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HIPAA"), individuals have the right to request restrictions to the use and disclosure of his/her Protected Health Information ("PHI") for treatment, payment and health care operations.

Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as modified by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HIPAA"), individuals have the right to request reasonable alternative means of communications from health care providers in order to ensure confidentiality.

UNC-Chapel Hill provides an education program ("HIPAA training") relating to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as modified by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HIPAA"). This HIPAA training is updated annually to reflect changes any changes in the law, and/or changes in UNC-Chapel Hill policies and procedures as these relate to HIPAA compliance.

Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as modified by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HIPAA"), individuals have the right to request an amendment or correction to their medical information. Under specified circumstances, entities may deny the request to amend or correct an individual's medical information.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community. As part of this commitment, the University provides reasonable accommodations for Disability, Pregnancy and Related Medical Conditions, and sincerely-held Religious Beliefs and Practices consistent with federal and state law.

Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), individuals have the right to request an accounting of disclosures of their Protected Health Information (PHI) made by a UNC-Chapel Hill covered health care provider in the six years prior to the request (but no earlier than April 14, 2003).

This policy provides those involved in animal care and use at the University with the resources needed to enhance animal well-being, the quality of research, and the advancement of scientific knowledge that is relevant to both humans and animal and to remain in compliance with all animal welfare regulations.