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Grey Bruce Health Services Privacy Commitment |
Protecting Your Health Information
At Grey Bruce Health Services, we treat your
personal health information with respect and sensitivity.
We do so in accordance with the Ontario Personal
Health Information Protection Act and all other
applicable laws.
The people at GBHS who provide and support your
care are allowed to see your health information.This
group includes
doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists, and
other health professionals who provide care. Students
may also work with your health care team under
the guidance of qualified teachers.
How is my health information used?
- To provide you with healthcare
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- To make our health services more effective
and efficient
eg.
– conduct risk management activities
– conduct quality improvement initiatives
(patient satisfaction in surveys)
– compile statistics
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Who does GBHS share my personal
health information with?
- A person you choose – your next-of-kin
(family member) or legal representative
- Other health-care providers as part of your
care
- Health regulatory agencies (for example, agencies
that track wait times)
- Public authorities as permitted and required
by law (for example, Public health to track
infections)
- Government agencies (for example, the Workplace
Safety & Insurance Board), or if you give
your consent, your private insurer to get payment
for your treatment or care
Unless you tell us not to, we may also disclose
your information to:
- Visitors or callers so they can reach you
in the hospital. If you do not want GBHS to
tell visitors or callers that you are in the
hospital, let us know when you are admitted
and share this with your care team.
- Connect you with a religious or spiritual
advisor who may visit you in the hospital. If
you do not want this service, please tell us
when you are admitted.
- Share your information with the GBHS foundations.
If you do not want to be contacted for fundraising
after you leave the hospital, advise on admission.
Can I see my record of personal health information?
- We respect your right to see your health record.
If you wish to do so, please call the Release
of Information line at 519-372-3920, ext. 2255.
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For Further Information:
Please see our privacy
brochure available at many locations throughout
the hospital.You may also contact the GBHS Privacy
Office:
Telephone: |
519-372-3920,
ext. 2255 |
E-mail: |
privacy@gbhs.on.ca |
By
mail: |
Chief Privacy Officer
Grey Bruce Health Services
Box 1800, 1800 8th Street East
Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 6M9 |
Further questions and
concerns can be directed to the Office of the
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
at:
Telephone: |
1-800-387-0073 |
| Address: |
2 Bloor Street
East
Suite 1400
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1A8
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Internet: |
www.ipc.on.ca |
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