privacy protection

Privacy Policy

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Tsukuba Medical Center (hereinafter referred to as the “corporation”) is making daily efforts to provide higher quality medical and nursing care. We believe that it is very important to properly protect and manage "personal information of users".For this reason, we will strive to protect personal information based on the following personal information protection policy.

XNUMXst.Compliance with laws and regulations regarding personal information protection

The corporation will comply with Japanese laws and regulations regarding the protection of personal information, guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, guidelines related to medical fields, and other norms, and will review each of the following items as appropriate to handle personal information appropriately.

Second.Collection of personal information

When the corporation collects the personal information of users, it will be done within the scope related to medical treatment, nursing, nursing care, and medical care of users.When using personal information for other purposes, we will inform you of the purpose of use in advance and obtain your consent before doing so.We will do the same if the website requires personal information.

Third.Use of personal information

Personal information acquired by the corporation will be used for the purpose of use indicated at the time of acquisition or within the scope reasonably related to it, and only to the extent necessary for the execution of business.In addition, when entrusting the handling of personal information to a third party, the partner of joint use andThird party (Note XNUMX)We will supervise to realize the appropriate use of personal information.

Fourth.Provision of personal information to third parties

Regarding the use of the personal information of users, the corporation will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the prior consent of the person, except in the following cases.

• When consent is obtained from the user
• A state in which an individual cannot be identified or identified (Note XNUMX)When using as
  Creation of anonymously processed information and provision to third parties
• When the provision is required by laws and regulations, etc.

Fifth.Proper management of personal information

The corporation will strive to keep the personal information of users accurate and up-to-date, and to prevent leakage, loss, destruction, falsification, or unauthorized access to personal information.In the unlikely event that a problem occurs, we will promptly implement corrective measures.

Sixth.Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, and Deletion of Personal Information

The corporation recognizes that the person has the right to request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, deletion, etc. of personal information, and when the person requests disclosure of the personal information of the user, We will check the content without delay and respond promptly in accordance with laws and regulations.

Seventh.Organizational Structure

The corporation will implement proper management of personal information used in business and build a system to realize the proper handling of personal information in business.

Eighth.Formulation and implementation of personal information protection regulations

In order to implement this personal information protection policy, the corporation will formulate personal information protection rules, thoroughly disseminate them within the corporation through training and education, implement them, and continuously improve them so that they are always in the best condition. maintain.

XNUMXth.surveillance camera

Cameras and recording devices are installed at hospitals for administrative purposes.The record is used for the management of the corporation and is not intended for public disclosure to the outside.

10.Use of cookies, etc.

The company's website acquires "cookies" for the purpose of improving convenience and understanding the usage situation.A cookie is a mechanism that stores information in the browser of a user's computer, etc., and retrieves it later.
The use of cookies does not allow us to obtain information that can identify an individual (name, date of birth, telephone number, e-mail address, address, etc.).

11th.Contact point

If you have any questions about our privacy policy or inquiries about your personal information, please contact the "Patient Family Counseling Support Center".

(Note XNUMX)

A third party refers to a person other than the user or a corporation, and refers to a group or individual that does not fall under the original purpose of use or has not obtained the consent of the user to use the personal information. increase.

(Note XNUMX)

It is not anonymized by simply erasing only the name of the individual, but it is in a state where the user cannot be identified easily.

*This policy applies not only to users, but also to corporate employees and all personal information related to corporations in the same way as above.

2023/4/1
Tsukuba Medical Center Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
Representative Director Yasuo Shima

Purpose of use of personal information by Tsukuba Medical Center

Tsukuba Medical Center uses the personal information of users for the following purposes in hospitals, medical examinations, and home care-related businesses, and is working on a thorough system for its handling.

Objective of obtaining personal information

• Provision of medical and nursing care
  • Provision of our medical and nursing care services
  • Cooperation with other hospitals, clinics, midwives, pharmacies, visiting nursing stations, nursing care service providers, etc.
  • When seeking opinions and advice from external doctors, etc. for the purpose of medical care for users
  • Subcontracting of part of laboratory test work and other work
  • Explanation of medical conditions to family members
  • Other uses related to the provision of medical care and nursing care to users
• Clerical work for claiming medical fees (expenses) and long-term care fees (expenses)
  • Administrative work related to our company's medical care, nursing care, workers' compensation insurance, and publicly funded medical care, and outsourcing of such work
  • Submission of receipts (medical fee statements) to review and payment institutions
  • Referrals to screening payment agencies or insurers
  • Responding to inquiries from review payment agencies or insurers
  • Submission of receipts (medical fee statements) to administrative agencies, etc. regarding publicly funded medical care, and response to inquiries
  • In addition, use to claim medical fees and nursing care fees related to medical care, nursing care, industrial accident insurance, and publicly funded medical care
• Management and operation of our company
  • accounting
  • Report on medical accidents, etc.
  • Improving medical and nursing care services for users
  • Ward management such as admission and discharge
  • Other uses related to the management and operation of our company
• Notification of results to companies, etc. of medical examinations, etc. commissioned by companies, etc.
• Consultation with, or notification of, etc. to specialized medical organizations, insurance companies, etc., related to medical liability insurance, etc.
• Basic materials for maintenance and improvement of medical/nursing care services and operations
• Cooperation with medical and nursing care training conducted within our company
• Case (clinical) research, etc. inside and outside of our corporation for the purpose of improving the quality of medical care and nursing care
• Provision of information to external auditing organizations
  1. If there are any items listed above that you do not agree with regarding the provision of information to other medical institutions, etc., please let us know.
  2. If you do not make a request, we will treat it as if you have agreed.
  3. These offers can be withdrawn or changed at any time later.
  4. Questions and opinions regarding the handling of personal information are accepted at the "Patient Family Counseling Support Center".

In our company, we call by name in order to prevent the mistaking of the user.Please let us know if there is any inconvenience.

2023/4/1
Tsukuba Medical Center Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
Representative Director Yasuo Shima