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determination by RECEIVING AGENCY of either an inadequate or inappropriate resolution of the findings may result in the withholding of funds or suspension of the contract attachment(s). Any such withholding of funds or suspension will remain in effect until the findings are properly remedied as determined by RECEIVING AGENCY. PERFORMING AGENCY will retain all such records for a period of three years from the date of the last expenditure report submitted under contract attachment(s) or until resolution of all audit questions, whichever time period is longer. ARTICLE 16. Client Records At the end of the attachment term, all client records are the property of PERFORMING AGENCY. RECEIVING AGENCY retains the right to have access to the records or obtain copies for audit, litigation, or other circumstances that may arise. If at any time during the attachment term( s), PERFORMING AGENCY and/or RECEIVING AGENCY should decide to terminate the agreement, RECEIVING AGENCY may require the transfer of client records upon written notice to PERFORMING AGENCY. Records may be transferred to another entity that agrees to continue the service or, at the option of RECEIVING AGENCY. the records may be transferred to RECEIVING AGENCY headquarters. ARTICLE 17. Confidentiality PERFORMING AGENCY will have a system in effect to protect from inappropriate disclosure of 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 of confidential 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 services, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to implement workplace guidelines similar to the guidelines adopted by RECEIVING AGENCY and to make available educational materials for employees concerning the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its related conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Further, PERFORMING AGENCY agrees to develop and implement guidelines regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV- related medical information for employees of PERFORMING AGENCY and for clients, inmates, patients, and residents served by PERFORMING AGENCY. Such guidelines will be consistent with those published by RECEIVING AGENCY and with state and federal law and regulations. A PERFORMING AGENCY that does not adopt confidentiality guidelines as herein required is not legally eligible to receive state funds until the guidelines are developed and implemented. If PERFORMING AGENCY does not have workplace and/or confidentiality guidelines, PERFORMING AGENCY may use those which have been adopted by RECEIVING AGENCY'S Texas Board of Health and which are available upon request. ARTICLE 18. Equipment and Supplies Equipment is de fined as tangible nonexpendable property with an acquisition cost of over $500 and a useful life of more than one year. In accordance with Article 60lb, V.T.C.S., Section a.O2(c), title to all equipment purchased from 1991 GENERAL PROVISIONS - Page 7 (rev.S/90)