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In accordance with the provisions of the “FEDERAL LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA HELD BY PRIVATE PARTIES,” HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC, declares that as the entity responsible for the protection of personal data, it informs you that the information of our clients, suppliers, teachers, and employees is strictly confidential and will be used solely and exclusively for purposes such as:

  1. Provide the required services and products
  2. Information and provision of services
  3. To inform about new products or services that are related to what the customer has contracted or purchased.
  4. Database update
  5. Evaluate the quality of service
  6. Any purpose analogous to or compatible with the corporate purpose of HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC

 

To prevent unauthorized access to your personal data and to ensure that the information is used for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, we have established various procedures to prevent the misuse or disclosure of your data, thus keeping it confidential.

We also inform you that your data may be transmitted to personnel of this company for the same purpose of confidentiality.

All your data is confidential in accordance with current legislation in our country. Therefore, we inform you that you have the right to access, rectify, cancel, and oppose the processing of your data (ARCO rights). You can exercise these rights by contacting our company’s email [email protected].

Through these communication channels, you can update your information and specify how you wish to receive communications. If you do not specify your preferred method, HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC will freely choose the method it deems appropriate to send you information.

This privacy notice may be modified by HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC, and such modifications will be communicated in a timely manner through the means of communication deemed appropriate.

 

Hope Flight Plan Application

HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC also declares that it is responsible for the protection of data collected for the Hope Flight Plan mobile application, which is designed exclusively for use by authorized medical personnel for the clinical follow-up of patients treated atour facilities.

Through the App, the following patient information may be collected and processed:

– General patient identification data (name, birthdate, race, religion, risk factors such as diabetes, smoking)

– Clinical data related to diabetic foot assessment, including WIFI classifications (Wound, Ischemia, Foot Infection) recorded during medical consultations

– Clinical photographs of the patient’s feet, captured or uploaded through the App for visual follow-up purposes

– Historical records of WIFI evaluations and their evolution over time

 

 HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC declares that all data collected through the Hope Flight Plan App is:

– Used solely for clinical and medical follow-up purposes within the scope of patient care

– Accessible only to authorized medical personnel of HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC

– Not shared with third parties, advertisers, or data brokers

– Stored and protected under appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

 

Users or their legal representatives may request the deletion of personal data collected through the Hope Flight Plan App by sending an email to [email protected].

The request should include sufficient information to identify the patient whose data is to be deleted, such as the patient’s full name and any additional information necessary to verify the identity of the requester.

Upon receiving a valid request, HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC will review the request and, where permitted by applicable law and medical record retention requirements, will delete or anonymize the requested personal data within a reasonable period.

Please note that certain medical information may be retained when required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations. In such cases, the retained information will continue to be protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC assumes full responsibility for the proper handling of all information collected through the Hope Flight Plan App, in accordance with applicable personal data protection laws.

Patients or their legal representatives may exercise their ARCO rights (Access, Rectification, Cancellation, and Opposition) regarding data collected through the App by contacting us at [email protected].

 

Sincerely,

HOPE Vascular & Podiatry PLLC

 

Hope - Vascular and Podiatry

Dr. Miguel F. Montero
Vascular Surgery Patient Referral Form
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    Vascular Surgery Patient Referral Form








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      Podiatry Patient Referral Form








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              Consent Form

              1. I hereby authorize, Dr Brian D. Lepow and/or Dr. Miguel F. Montero, and Anner Jimenez, NP to perform upon the named patient the following wound care and/or other treatment: Debride wound, removal of dead tissue, x-ray, labs/drawing blood, respiratory treatment and tests and the use of growth factors or other advanced technologies, as applicable. Dr Brian D. Lepow and/or Dr. Miguel F. Montero, and Anner Jimenez, NP has fully explained to me the expected benefits and complications (from known and unknown causes), attendant discomforts and risks that may arise, as well as possible alternatives to the proposed treatment and the anticipated results if the treatment is not performed. The treatment may include application of wound healing growth factors to improve healing. I have been given an opportunity to ask questions and all of my questions have been answered fully and satisfactorily.

              2. Any specimens/tissues removed may be examined and retained by the testing laboratory and its authorized affiliate for medical, scientific or educational purposes and such specimens/tissues or parts may be disposed of in accordance with accustomed practice.

              3. I acknowledge that no guarantees or assurances have been made to me considering the results intended from the wound care and/or other treatment.

              4. I hereby consent that photographs, tape recordings, videotape and/or movies may be taken of the patient named in connection with the medical and/or other services the patient is receiving. I further consent that a history of my/the patient’s social and medical problems may be taken by HOPE Clinical Innovation Center. Videotapes are used for educational purposes only. Recorded video tapes are not part of my medical record. Such photographs, tape recordings, videotapes, videos and/or histories may be published, shown, exhibited or otherwise used by the provider and its authorized affiliate may deem proper. I understand that neither myself/the patient nor members of my/the patient’s family will be identified by name in connection with any use of this material.

              5. I consent to the use of the information obtained during the course of my wound care treatment and stored in the HOPE Clinical Innovation Center’s database for the purpose of conducting research, and quality management activities. I understand that my identity will not be protected in any displays of this information at any time. I further agree that there are no restrictions placed on you or anyone related to the for the use of this information in the manner described above.

              6. I request that payment to authorized Medicare benefits be made either to me or on my behalf for services furnished to me by the provider. I authorize any holder of medical information about me to be released to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its agents any information needed to determine these benefits or the benefits payable to related services. I understand that I am responsible for any amount not covered by insurance.

              7. I agree to allow HOPE Clinical Innovation Clinic to send me automated text messages to the number I have provided for appointment reminders and discharge instructions.