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1/3;[ ARTICLE 18. Confidentialitv PERFORMING AGENCY will 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 contract Attachment(s). Any disclosure or transfer of confidential client or patient information by PERFORMING AGENCY, including information required by the Reports and Inspections Article, will be in accordance with applicable law. If providing direct client care, services, or programs, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to implement workplace policies based on the model guidelines adopted by RECEIVING AGENCY and to educate employees and clients concerning the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its related conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to develop and implement policies regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV-related medical information for employees of PEI\FORMING AGENCY and for clients, inmates, patients, and residents served by PERFORMING AGENCY. Further, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to develop and implement an anti-discrimination policy assuring all privileges and opportunities for any employee or client with a communicable disease. HIV-related policies will be based on accurate scientific information. Such policies will be consistent with the model guidelines published by RECEIVING AGENCY and with state and federal'laws and regulations. A PERFORMING AGENCY that does not adopt a confidentiality policy as herein required is not legally eligible to receive state funds until the policy is developed and implemented. ARTICLE 19. Equipment and Supplies Equipment is defined as tangible nonexpendable property with an acquisit'ion cost of over $500 and a useful life of more than one year. In accordance with Article 601b, V.T.C.S., Section 8.02(c), title to all equipment purchased from funds provided herein will be in the name of PERFORMING AGENCY throughout the Attachment(s} term(s}. Unless initially listed and approved in the Attachment(s}, prior written approval from RECEIVING AG~NCY is required for any additions to or deletions of approved equipment purchases having an acquisition cost exceeding $500. To receive approval for data processing hardware and software purchases with an acquisition cost over $500, PERFORMING AGENCY must submit a detailed justification which includes description of features, make and model, and cost, etc. PERFORMING AGENCY will maintain an annual property and inventory listing and submit a report (TDH Form GC-11) to RECEIVING AGENCY not later than 45 days from the end of the Attachment(s} term(s). PERFORMING AGENCY will administer a program of maintenance, repair, and protection of assets under this Attachment(s) so as to assure their full availability and usefulness. In the event PERFORMING AGENCY is indemnified, reimbursed, or otherwise compensated for any loss of, destruction of, or damage to the assets provided under this Attachment(s}, it will use the proceeds to repair or replace said assets. PERFORMING AGENCY agrees that upon termination of Attachment(s) , title to any remaining equipment purchased from funds as hereinabove provided will be transferred to the RECEIVING AGENCY or any other party designated by the RECEIVING AGENCY; provided, however, that RECEIVING AGENCY may, at its option and to the extent allowed by law, transfer title to such property to the PERFORMING AGENCY. ARTICLE 20. Subcontractinq PERFORMING AGENCY may enter into agreements with subcontractors unless restricted or otherwise prohibited in specific Attachment(s). Subcontracts, if any, entered into by PERFORMING AGENCY will be in writing and subject to the requirements of this contract. PERFORMING AGENCY agrees that it will be responsible to RECEIVING 1994 GENERAL PROVISIONS - Page 8 (5/93) -: - - ,