I understand that I may have access to St. Luke’s confidential information (defined below). I understand that this access is a privilege and is limited by the terms of this agreement. I agree to follow the terms of this agreement at all times. I know if I break this agreement, I will be subject to disciplinary action.

• Related to patients
• About St. Luke’s that is not available to the general public
• About companies or people working with St. Luke’s that is not available to the general public; and
• About St. Luke’s employees.

• I will not use confidential information in any way that may harm St. Luke’s, its patients or its employees.
• I will only access, use, and share confidential information as allowed and as required to perform my job duties.
• I will only share confidential information with people who have to follow this agreement and/or who need the information to do their jobs.
• I agree not to change software or to use software except as needed by St. Luke’s.
• I will not access, use or share confidential information for personal reasons or for any purpose not allowed by St. Luke’s, including information about co-workers, me, family members, friends, neighbors or celebrities.
• I understand that I will be given a username and password and that they are the same as my legal signature. I will not share my username or password with anyone. I will not let anyone use a computer without me there when I am logged in.
• I will not try to learn or use someone else’s password.
• If I think someone else knows my password, I will change my password and contact the Information Technology Department right away.
• I will protect all confidential information by:
• Not leaving paper records where unauthorized people may view them;
• Using password protection, screensavers, time-outs or other security measures to secure my workstation or other device when I am away;
• Disposing of confidential information in a way that will prevent a break in confidentiality.
• I will follow state and federal laws and regulations, this Agreement and St. Luke’s policies and procedures which relate to my access to, or use of, confidential information, including off-site (remote) access.
• I understand that St. Luke’s monitors activity within St. Luke’s network(s), including all computers and applications that use the St. Luke’s network. My use of the computers and applications on the St. Luke’s network(s) is subject to monitoring by St. Luke’s at any time for any reason.
• If it is determined that I violated this agreement, my access may be limited, suspended or terminated and I may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination by my company. I may also be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties.
• If my relationship with St. Luke’s ends for any reason, I agree to return and/or destroy all confidential information. I will also return all computer hardware (laptops, PC’s, USB thumb drives, cables, PDA’s, etc.) and software that I have which belongs to St. Luke’s.
• Even after I leave St. Luke’s I understand that I may not use or disclose confidential information.
• If I manage others, and a person I supervise no longer needs access to confidential information, I agree to follow the process at my site for removing this access.
• I agree to report when confidential information is not accessed or used appropriately. These events should be reported to the Privacy Officer where the event occurred.
• Nothing in this agreement is intended to or will be interpreted to prohibit the discussion of wages or other terms and with other employees or individuals.