Protecting Your Privacy
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River Park Gardens collects, records, stores, uses and discloses information about your health according to Manitoba's Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). We are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information within your circle of care by developing and maintaining privacy policies. This includes many safeguards designed to protect you and your family. Such as, will only use your personal health information in accordance with legislation and share it with only those who are authorized to know the information. If you have any questions, about how your personal information is collected, used, or disclosed, please contact the Privacy Officer of the facility or ask the Nurse on your floor. Additionally, you will be provided with a consent form relating to
personal information upon admission.
Your Health Record and P.H.I.A.
Each Resident at River Park Gardens has a detailed health record which is kept securely on file by our staff. This document includes information received from you and your family, your preadmission reports, as well as any test results and clinical observations. The record also contains details about your medications, vital signs and treatments. Meetings held with the Care Team, the Resident and family members are also documented.
Residents are entitled to see and read their health records and staff will assist in explaining any technical terms. Copies of your health record may be requested and obtained by you the resident or designate for a fee. Family members who wish to see a Resident's record can do so by obtaining written consent from their relative or the person's legal representative (where he/she is no longer competent to give consent). Staff will explain the necessary procedures, may include completing the consent for disclosure form.