Privacy

Why do we collect your personal health information?

We collect your personal health information (e.g., name, date of birth, address, health card number, health history) either directly from you or from the person acting on your behalf so that we can provide you with quality health care.

We may also collect your personal health information from other sources, such as one of your previous health care providers if this information is needed by us to provide you with necessary treatment and care. Personal health information is kept only as long as it is needed.

How is your personal health information used and disclosed?

The personal health information collected is only shared with those who need to be properly informed for your care. It is used:

• To provide resident and family centred care

• To support provision of continuing care following discharge or transfer to another care facility

• To conduct safety and quality improvement activities, including satisfaction surveys

• To meet legal requirements as permitted by law

• To obtain payment where necessary

What are your rights and choices?

You or the person acting on your behalf can:

• Ask for access to your personal health information in your file by sending a written request to the Privacy Officer

• Exercise your right to withdraw your consent by contacting us in writing

• Ask us to make corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal health information

• Ask us not to give out your personal health information to other health care providers, unless it is required by law

• To be told if your personal health information is stolen, lost or improperly accessed

Questions or concerns?

Please contact our Privacy Officer at:

Rosedale Home for Special Care

4927 Hwy 10,

New Germany, NS,

B0R 1E0