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PRIVACY POLICY

Hospice Muskoka recognizes that the information of our patients, employees, members, clients, donors, and other stakeholders deserves to be treated with respect and sensitivity. 

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We value the trust of those with whom we deal, and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we safeguard the information you choose to share with us. 

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Hospice Muskoka provides care, health services and supports to clients in various programs. To meet clients’ needs, and provide effective care and service, Hospice Muskoka collects, uses and discloses personal health information (PHI). Hospice Muskoka is a health information custodian, as defined in the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and is accountable for the protection of clients’ personal health information. In addition, all other fundraising and communications activities involving personal information are kept in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

 

Hospice Muskoka is part of a Meditech Expanse partnership. Hospice Muskoka shares an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) with three local hospitals and four local hospices. Partner sites include Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, Georgian Bay General Hospital, Headwaters Healthcare Centre, Hospice Georgian Triangle, Hospice Huronia, Hospice Muskoka, Hospice Muskoka and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. You can read the HINP statement here.

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