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III. COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIC LAWS AND REGULATIONS <br />A. All services provided under this Contract shall meet all standards set forth <br />in current, revised and replaced WAC's and RCW's. <br />B. The Agency shall meet all applicable standards for program operations set <br />forth in WAC and RCW. The Agency shall ensure that WAC and RCW <br />requirements are followed and are adjusted as the WAC's and RCW's are <br />amended, revised, eliminated or added. <br />C. The Agency shall operate and adhere to fidelity of the model of services <br />utilized by the Agency and as negotiated with the County. <br />D. The Agency must have policies and procedures in place to protect and <br />safeguard individually identifiable health information obtained in the course <br />of providing services under this Contract. The Agency shall not disclose an <br />individual's information, directly or indirectly, except to the extent allowed <br />under applicable state or federal laws and regulations. The Agency shall <br />comply with all terms and conditions of Federal Confidentiality of Substance <br />Use Disorder Patient Records, 42 CFR Part 2 and applicable provisions of <br />the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). <br />E. Staff and volunteers who have access to children or vulnerable adults are <br />required to have a background check per RCW and WAC. A background <br />check is required at the time of employment or commencement of volunteer <br />duties. An Agency shall conduct additional background checks if <br />circumstances arise that cause the Agency concern. The Agency shall <br />ensure that all persons convicted of crimes preventing contact with <br />vulnerable populations are prohibited from having access to those <br />populations. <br />F. The Agency shall enter data as negotiated with the County. The Agency <br />shall make use of data and specific to the Agency systems or electronic <br />records for the purpose of evaluating and reporting individual and program <br />service outcomes. <br />G. The Agency shall comply with all terms and conditions of the Business <br />Associate Agreement. <br />Exhibit A <br />B H-22-62-06-198 <br />City of Everett <br />Page 8 of 12 <br />