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In the event of termination, RECEIVING AGENCY may require the transfer of client or patient records as authorized by law upon written notice to PERFORMING AGENCY, either to another entity that agrees to continue the service or to RECEIVING AGENCY. At the end of the Attachment term, PERFORMING AGENCY shall give RECEIVING AGENCY access to the records or provide copic::s for audit, examination, evaluation, inspection, litigation, or other circumstances that may arise, to the extent authorized by law. PERFORMING AGENCY, or any subrecipient, shall not otherwise transfer an identifiable client record, including a patient record, to another entity or person without written consent from the client or patient, or someone authorized to act on his or her behalf on a form provided by RECEIVING AGENCY or as otherwise authorized by law, including the Texas Medical Practice Act, Article 4495b, TRCS. ARTICLE 16. Confidentiality PERFORMING AGENCY shall have a system in effect to protect client or patient records and all other documents deemed confidential by law which are maintained in connection with the activities funded under this contract. PERFORMING AGENCY may not disclose or transfer confidential client or patient information, including information required by the Reports and Inspections Article, except in accordance with applicable law. If providing direct client care, services, or programs, PERFORMING AGENCY shall implement RECEIVING AGENCY's workplace policies based on the model guidelines, and PERFORMING AGENCY shall educate employees and clients concerning the human immunodeficiency virus (IDV) and its related conditions, including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (MDS), in accordance with the Health and Safety Code, §§85.112-114, VTCA. ARTICLE 17.~ontracts with Subrecipients PERFORMING AGENCY may enter into contracts with subrecipients unless restricted or otherwise prohibited in specific Attachment(s). PERFORMING AGENCY is responsible to RECEIVING AGENCY for the performance of any subrecipient. Contracts with subrecipients shall be in writing and must include the following: . name and address of all parties; . a detailed description of the services to be provided; . measurable method and rate of payment and total amount of the contract; . clearly defined and executable termination clause; . beginning and ending dates which coincide with the dates of the applicable contract Attachment(s) or cover a term within the beginning and ending dates of the applicable contract Attachment(s); . access to inspect the work and the premises on which any of the work is performed, in accordance with the Reports and Inspections Article contained in this contract; and . all clauses required by state/federal statutes, executive orders, and their implementing regulations. Prior to entering into an agreement equaling $25,000 or 25% of an Attachment, whichever is greater, PERFORMING AGENCY shall obtain written approval from RECEIVING AGENCY. (F ee-for-Service) 1999 GENERAL PROVISIONS Page 10 4/98