Table of Contents
- 1 How do I file a violation of human rights?
- 2 How long do OCR investigations take?
- 3 What types of complaints would a patient submit to the US Department of HHS OCR?
- 4 What information do I need to make a complaint?
- 5 How do I file a complaint against a sheriff or police officer?
- 6 Where can I file a consumer complaint against a company?
How do I file a violation of human rights?
You can make a complaint online at www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints/make-complaint . If you prefer, you can print off a complaint form, fill it in and post it to us at GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001 or fax it to 02 9284 9611.
How long do OCR investigations take?
OCR will complete its evaluation within 30 days of receiving a complaint. OCR will conduct interviews of relevant witnesses and request documents which are relevant to the investigation. Subpoena power may be exercised by OCR to enforce any information requests which are ignored.
What types of complaints would a patient submit to the US Department of HHS OCR?
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion in programs or activities that HHS directly operates or to which HHS provides federal financial assistance, you may file a complaint with OCR.
What is an OCR investigator?
OCR is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, Subparts A, C, and E). One of the ways that OCR carries out this responsibility is to investigate complaints filed with it. Covered entities are required by law to cooperate with complaint investigations.
How does the state handle complaints about child welfare services?
Each State designates a special office to monitor the delivery of services and to handle customer complaints related to child welfare. Generally, a review or investigation must occur at the local/county level before the State agency becomes involved.
What information do I need to make a complaint?
Please identify who is engaging in misconduct by including names, dates of birth, addresses, or any other identifying information, relative to your complaint. What state agencies or Departments of Social Services are involved (if any), what wrongdoing occurred, when, for how long, and if there are any witnesses that we may contact.
How do I file a complaint against a sheriff or police officer?
Complaints about sheriff deputies and police officers should be directed to the complaint department of the appropriate law enforcement agency, which can provide details about how to file a complaint. If satisfaction is not received from that process, a further complaint can be filed with the county’s District Attorney’s Office.
Where can I file a consumer complaint against a company?
If that does not work, file a complaint with: Your consumer protection agency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Your state attorney general.