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PHS/OCHD Memo of Agreement <br /> FY 14-15 <br /> B. OCHD agrees to perform in a manner satisfactory to PHS the following responsibilities: <br /> 1. Provide reasonable working space and equipment necessary for carrying out WIC <br /> responsibilities in the Hillsborough office. <br /> 2. Provide access to Medical Records for the purpose of gathering medical <br /> information and for project evaluation. <br /> 3. Through its liaison, OCHD shall be responsible for the following: <br /> a. Meet, as needed, with the PHS WIC Director to discuss problems, procedures, <br /> changes in policy and to establish and review objectives. <br /> b. Inform WIC staff of OCHD holidays, closings, clinic changes, and staff <br /> absences, which may affect the delivery of WIC services. <br /> 4. Perform hemoglobin testing for all WIC clients served at the Hillsborough OCHD <br /> site and submit invoices on a quarterly basis to Piedmont Health Services, Inc. for <br /> non-OCHD clients. <br /> C. Term. This agreement is for the performance of services rendered during the period <br /> beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015. <br /> D. Termination. Either party may terminate this agreement by giving 90 days written notice <br /> to the other party. <br /> E. Non-Appropriation. It is understood and agreed between PHS and OCHD that <br /> continuation or any renewal or extension thereof, is dependent upon and subject to the <br /> allocation or appropriation of funds to PHS and/or to OCHD for the purposes set forth in <br /> this agreement. It is also understood and agreed that either party shall involve the other <br /> in significant scheduling or program changes, which may affect services. <br /> F. Access to Records. OCHD agrees that the State of North Carolina, United States <br /> Department of Agriculture, the Controller General of the United States, or any of their <br /> duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any books, documents, papers and <br /> records of OCHD which are directly pertinent to this specific agreement, for the purposes <br /> of audit, making excerpts and transcriptions. <br /> G. Compliance with Laws. All parties agree to abide by all laws and regulations governing <br /> the confidentiality of patient information, including HIPAA privacy rules and further <br /> agree to vigorously safeguard privileged information. <br /> H. Non-discrimination. All activities under this agreement shall be conducted in accordance <br /> with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, <br /> WIC Program Rules, regulations and policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all <br /> other applicable State and Federal laws regarding employment. Standards for being <br /> 2 <br />