HIPPA Compliance & Privacy Policy

Purpose
MindCare by Dr. L is an educational platform designed to provide supplemental training and
professional development for individuals working with populations experiencing serious mental health
conditions, including dementia, neurocognitive disorders, and personality disorders. The program is not
a clinical service and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or direct patient care. Its sole purpose is to
deliver evidence-based educational materials to support caregiver competence and improve quality of
care in long-term care, assisted living, and related health environments.

Compliance with HIPAA
While MindCare by Dr. L is not a HIPAA “covered entity” (e.g., health plan, health care
clearinghouse, or health care provider engaged in electronic billing), we voluntarily follow best
practices to safeguard any incidental or educationally relevant data. • No Protected Health Information
(PHI): The platform does not request, store, or transmit PHI. Case examples are anonymized. •
Educational Use Only: Training materials are instructional only and do not substitute for clinical
judgment. • User Privacy: Information collected for login or certification is limited and securely stored.
• Data Safeguards: Access controls, password protection, and secure hosting prevent unauthorized
access.

Limitations of Services
MindCare by Dr. L is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment. The platform
does not provide crisis intervention or emergency services. Users are responsible for applying
educational concepts in accordance with their professional scope of practice, facility policy, and
state/federal regulations.

User Responsibilities
By using the MindCare by Dr. L platform, learners agree to: 1. Avoid entering any PHI (names, dates
of birth, addresses, medical record numbers, etc.). 2. Maintain confidentiality of training material and
examples. 3. Use the platform solely for educational and professional development purposes.

Disclaimer

MindCare by Dr. L is an educational tool. Participation does not imply clinical supervision, direct
patient care, or legal/medical responsibility by MindCare by Dr. L, Julia Lesselyong, PsyD, or affiliated
organizations.

Created by Julia Lesselyong, PsyD for MindCare