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Privacy Officer
Our commitment to your Privacy and Confidentiality
Protecting Your Health Information
 
At the Brandon RHA, we recognize that the personal health information of our patients, clients and residents has been entrusted to us and must be protected. All Brandon RHA employees and those associated with the RHA are required to protect the accuracy, integrity and security of all health information and are required to sign a pledge of confidentiality. Brandon RHA has developed policies and procedures for the protection of health information and provides ongoing training to employees and all others associated with the RHA.
 
Privacy Officer
The Brandon RHA has a designated Privacy Officer who is responsible for dealing with requests from individuals who wish to examine and/or copy their health information and for ensuring the RHA complies with the requirements of the Personal Health Information Act. If you would like to access your health information or have questions about the privacy and security of your information please go to,
 
Privacy Notice
 
Privacy of your personal and personal health information will be protected within the Brandon Regional Health Authority in keeping with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba and the Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba.
When Brandon Regional Health Authority staff collects information from you we will…
  • Only collect information that we need to provide you with our services
  • Ensure the information is accurate
  • Keep your information secure and private
  • Only use your personal and personal health information for: 
              ~  your access to our services 
              ~  evaluation of Brandon Regional Health Authority programs and payment for the programs 
              ~  approved research and planning related to Brandon Regional Health Authority programs 
              ~  other uses authorized by law
  • Give you access to your own records, and, if requested, make copies of them at a reasonable cost
  • Only share your information with other health care providers or health care institutions to the extent necessary to provide you with  proper health care
  • Ask your permission to share your health information if required for other purposes unless we are required to provide the information for legal reasons 
If you would like more information about your rights under these acts, ask to speak to the Brandon Regional Health Authority Privacy Officer at 578-4221.
 
If you are not satisfied with how your information has been handled you have the right to make a complaint to the Manitoba Ombudsman’s Office at 1-888-543-8230 (Brandon) or 1-800- 665-0531 (Winnipeg)