Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. The notice covers providers and staff at Howard University’s healthcare organizations. This Includes Howard University Hospital, the Faculty Practice Plan (FPP) operated by the College of Medicine, Dental clinics operated by the College of Dentistry, and the School of Communications Speech and Hearing Clinic.

The Notice of Privacy Practices is available online in English, Spanish and Amharic.

Patient Information

The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan Staff are committed to providing you with the best possible health care. To do so, all Howard University personnel abide by the Patient Bill of Rights.

If you or your family would like assistance understanding the patients’ rights and responsibilities, ensuring that your rights have been respected, or addressing concerns about your care and/or safety, please immediately notify your physician, FPP staff, the department/unit manager, or contact the FPP Patient Experience Hotline:202-865-2150.

The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan always strives to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. We welcome your feedback, all reports are treated with respect and sensitivity throughout the investigation process, and no one will retaliate against any person making a report in good faith.

You or your family may contact the DC Department of Health, (202) 535-2180 or write to: District of Columbia Department of Health 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.