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“Helping People Living Better Lives”

| pg. 481 ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM ATTRIBUTABLE TO FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (SECTION 402(A)(1)(A)(IV) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT)

All information regarding individuals and families will remain confidential and available only for the purposes of the effective administration of the program and to other federal or state agencies as appropriate. All employees are trained in the need to maintain the confidentiality of information. All DHHS staff must complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Social Security Administration (SSA) confidentiality training, and all contractors must agree to and sign HIPAA Business Associates Agreements and SSA Access agreements. Access to DHHS’s computer system, N–FOCUS, is defined by a security role that is attached to a person’s identification (ID), and access to information is defined and limited by job responsibilities. A personal logon ID cannot be issued until the individual completes a state developed orientation course. The orientation includes a review of data privacy and ethics as they pertain to client information. All DHHS staff, contractors, temporary workers, and business partners are aware of the Information Technology (IT) Policies, Procedures, and Safeguards implemented by DHHS and understand their roles and responsibilities in ensuring DHHS IT resources are secure and protected. There are two sections to the Security Awareness Training. The first section, "Information Technology Computer User Security Awareness," must be completed by any individual who uses a DHHS computer. The second section, "Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Federal Tax Information Appropriate Use and Disclosure," must be completed by every DHHS staff person who accesses IRS Federal Tax Information in the N–FOCUS data system. E. ESTABLISH GOALS AND TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT AND REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK PREGNANCIES, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON TEENAGE PREGNANCIES (SECTION 402(A)(1)(A)(V) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT) Out of Wedlock Births Nebraska reproductive health Nebraska Family Council is the Federal Grantee administering the statewide Title X Family Planning Program. Title X delegate clinics provide reproductive health education and comprehensive medical services that are an integral part of prevention and good health. Nebraska Family Planning Council: 1. Promotes responsible behavior, families' well–being, and healthy babies. 2. Reduces mother and infant death, unintended pregnancies, child abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. 3. Allows timing of pregnancies when couples are in the best position to care for new children. Eleven delegate clinics provide services to people, both female and male, regardless of income, marital status, age, national origin, or residence. Services at delegate sites are confidential and provided in a setting that preserves and protects the privacy and rights of each person. Medical services include: Physical exams: