Privacy policy

Ottawa Health: Performance and Rehabilitation

1535 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7Z1
www.ottawahealth.ca

1. Introduction

Ottawa Health: Performance and Rehabilitation (OHPR) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

2. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information directly from you for the purposes of providing healthcare services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Full names and contact information collected through our website and social media platforms for responding to inquiries, appointment requests, and scheduling purposes.
  • Medical history, insurance details, and payment information collected after members enroll in our clinic through our secure, encrypted electronic medical records system (Jane App and Accuro EMR), which is not accessible via our website.

  • We ask that you refrain from sharing personal health information through our website contact forms.

3. Use of Personal Information

The personal information we collect is used to:

  • Provide, coordinate, and manage healthcare services
  • Communicate with you regarding your appointments and healthcare needs

  • Process payments and insurance claims

  • Conduct internal audits and improve our services

  • Respond to inquiries (information will only be used for this purpose unless members subscribe to our newsletters)

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Healthcare providers within OHPR for the purpose of your care, with your consent
  • Third-party service providers who assist with administrative functions (e.g., payment processing)

  • Insurance companies for claim processing
  • Regulatory bodies as required by law

We ensure that any third parties who handle your information comply with privacy standards as stringent as our own. All information is stored within our electronic medical record platform, Jane App.

5. Protection of Personal Information

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. These measures include:

  • Secure storage of physical and electronic records
  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
  • Restricted access to personal information to authorized personnel only
  • Regular training for staff on privacy and confidentiality protocols

6. Access and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access your personal information and request corrections if necessary. To do so, please contact our Privacy Officer at admin@ottawahealth.ca or call us at 613-728-9414. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

7. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Medical information is securely stored for as long as required by our regulatory bodies. Once no longer needed, personal information is securely destroyed or anonymized.

8. Consent

By providing us with your personal information through our online forms, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of that information as described in this Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at admin@ottawahealth.ca, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Ottawa Health: Performance and Rehabilitation
1535 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7Z1
Email: admin@ottawahealth.ca
Phone: 613-728-9414

11. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our Privacy Officer at admin@ottawahealth.ca or with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.