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DocuSign Envelope ID:B749018F-351A-4D6F-9FC5-C2EB21856524 <br /> Consolidated Agreement FY22 Page 14 of 27 <br /> b. Environmental Health Specialists employed by the LHD shall be delegated authority by the State to <br /> administer and enforce State environmental health rules and laws as directed by the State pursuant to <br /> NCGS § 130A-4 Administration. This delegation shall be done according to 15A NCAC 010 .0101 <br /> Scope of Delegated Authority. <br /> 1. The LHD is responsible for sending their newly employed environmental health specialists (interns) <br /> to centralized intern training within 180 days from date of employment. <br /> 2. Arrangements for centralized intern training for newly employed environmental health specialists <br /> will be handled by the DPH Education and Training Staff. <br /> 3. The LHD, when contracting with an environmental health specialist (EHS) employed by another <br /> entity, shall be responsible for ensuring that all original documents/public records (e.g.,permits, <br /> inspection reports, correspondence) generated by the contracted EHS be maintained by the LHD. All <br /> contracts covering this work shall stipulate that the contracted EHS shall be available for <br /> consultation with the public concerning work performed under the contract. <br /> c. The LHD shall comply with l0A NCAC 46 .0301 Minimum Standard Health Department Staffing and <br /> shall ensure that all nursing staff who provide public health services funded by this Agreement comply <br /> with this rule. <br /> d. The LHD shall complete the State Certifications (Attachment D) regarding its compliance with <br /> E-Verify, its eligibility status as a contractor, and that its officers have not violated any State or federal <br /> Securities Acts. <br /> F. CONFIDENTIALITY <br /> a. The LHD shall protect the confidentiality of all information, data, instruments, documents, studies, or <br /> reports received under this Agreement in accordance with the standards of the DHHS privacy and <br /> security policies, applicable local laws, State regulations, and federal regulations including: the Privacy <br /> Rule at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, subparts A and E , Security Standards at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160, 162, <br /> and 164, subparts A and C ("the Security Rule"), and the applicable provisions of the Health <br /> Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act(HITECH). <br /> b. All information obtained by LHD personnel in connection with the provision of services or other <br /> activity under this Agreement shall be confidential, except as may be required or allowed by law or <br /> otherwise permitted by this agreement. Information may be disclosed in summary, statistical, or other <br /> form which does not directly or indirectly identify particular individuals. Otherwise, information shall <br /> not be disclosed or made available to any individual or organization without the prior written consent of <br /> the client or responsible person, except as may be required or allowed by law or otherwise permitted by <br /> this agreement. <br /> c. LHD employees must sign confidentiality agreements documenting the knowledge of, and the <br /> agreement to maintain personal and medical confidentiality. <br /> G. CIVIL RIGHTS <br /> a. The LHD shall assure that no person, on the grounds of race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, <br /> immigration status, national origin, or disability be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits <br /> of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity covered by this Agreement. <br /> b. The American with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment <br /> against a qualified individual with a disability and outlaws discrimination against individuals with <br /> disabilities in State and local government services and public accommodations. The LHD certifies that it <br />