Privacy Policy

Protecting the Privacy of Your Personal Health Information

At Regional Nursing Services we strive to protect the privacy of your health information based on the requirements of the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004. Regional Nursing Services will inform you of the personal health information that is collected, and the safeguards that are in place to protect your personal information to the levels set out by the legislation. Please understand that health information about you is personal and must be protected.

For these reasons we will:

• Provide the highest level of confidentiality around the collection, use and disclosure of your personal health information.
• Collect only necessary information and use that information solely for the care and treatment you are seeking.
• Disclose only information necessary for the delivery and management of your care to those involved in that care. This could include a laboratory, another health care provider or health insurance plan.
• Ask your permission before disclosing any of your information for purposes not related directly to your care and treatment, unless otherwise authorized by law.
• Recognize your right of access to your health information when you request it and provide copies for a minimal fee.
• Be available to respond to your questions or concerns about the way we handle the privacy of your health information.