The Orange County Health Care Agency Office of Compliance works with several other state and federal agencies to safeguard clients protected information. Below is a list of other sites individuals may find informative regarding privacy. County Privacy Office California Department of Health Care Services Office of HIPAA Compliance Responsible for...
What is HIPAA? Your HIPAA Privacy Rights Privacy Links Privacy Forms Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) Privacy Breaches & Identity Theft File a Complaint Contact Us
Updated 01/28/2025 Payment Reform requires counties to transition, where applicable, from billing for services using the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. QMS has developed provider-specific Quick Guides in an effort to train and assist all Mental Health Plan providers with this transition to...
The Orange County Office of Vital Records is responsible for registering all births and deaths that occur in Orange County including births for babies that were born outside of a hospital setting. Orange County birth and death certificates can be purchased at this office. Please see the section on How...
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Information for the General Public What is legionella? Legionella is a type of bacteria naturally found in freshwater environments as well as human-made water systems including but not limited to hot tubs, decorative fountains, and/or cooling towers. Legionella can cause legionnaire's disease, a serious type of pneumonia infection, or Pontiac...
Most food workers in the State of California are required to obtain a Food Handler Card. [The California Food Handler Card Law (SB602) and Senate Bill 303 (SB303)] Who Needs a Food Handler Card? Paid employees in a food facility or mobile food facility (catering or produce trucks, carts, etc.) involved...
The OC-MEDS Data Dictionary (OCEMS Policy #300.31) provides comprehensive data standards and reporting conditions for patient care incidents conducted by EMS personnel and provider agencies which include Ambulance Companies, Fire Departments, and Hospitals. The main document and all supporting attachments are available below for viewing and download. Past versions of...
Orange County Immunization Coalition (OCIC) meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday every other month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m via webinar. Meetings / Presentations as of October 22, 2024 May 15, 2025 Clinical Insights on Pneumococcal Vaccines Recording : OCIC Meetings Link March 12, 2025 Prevention on the Playground...
About Us GOAL: To positively impact the Health Status lifespan of the Orange County Community through Immunizations. We are committed to making a positive difference in the health of OC residents by promoting routine recommended immunizations countywide, through the active collaboration and support of concerned, creative community leaders. Our Vision...