• Access Request Form
• Directory of Records December 2011
• Personal Information Bank Dec 2011

FIPPA

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Beginning January 1, 2012, all Ontario hospitals are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

FIPPA has two main purposes:

•          To provide the public a right of access to information held by hospitals (subject to limited exemptions), and
•          To protect the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves in the custody or control of hospitals.

It is important to note that personal health information (health records) continues to be covered by the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and cannot be requested under FIPPA. If you would like access to your medical records please visit or call Health Records.

Directory of Records

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requires Manitouwadge General Hospital to maintain a current Directory of Records and Personal Information Banks.

The Directory of Records describes the types of General Records held by the hospital and the Personal Information Banks describe personal information held by Manitouwadge General Hospital.  Personal information includes any information that may identify an individual.

Making an Access Request

You can make a formal request under FIPPA to Manitouwadge General Hospital by completing an Information Access Request Form.

Although you are not required to use this form, we recommend that you do so to ensure your request is processed as quickly as possible.A written request referring to the Act will be accepted. Each formal Request Form and /or written request must be accompanied by a $5.00 non-refundable application fee (payable to Manitouwadge General Hospital).

Forward your completed form or written request along with the $5.00 application fee to:

Manitouwadge General Hospital

Freedom of Information Coordinator

1 Healthcare Crescent

Manitouwadge, ON

P0T 2C0

Manitouwadge General Hospital is obligated under the Act to provide you with a decision with respect to your request within 30 calendar days from the date your request is received.  This response will provide access to the requested record, or notify you that the information cannot be released along with the specific provisions under the Act preventing release. If a time extension is needed, you will also be notified within the 30 calendar days of your request being received.

Fees

Additional fees may apply based on the size or scope of the request. You would be provided with an estimate and additional information in this event. If the estimated cost is over $100.00, Manitouwadge General Hospital will require a deposit of 50% before performing further work on your request.

All decisions made by the Manitouwadge General Hospital, including the final decision regarding disclosure, time extensions and fee estimates, may be reviewed by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.

http://www.ipc.on.ca/english/Home-Page/

To see the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, please visit the following link:

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90f31_e.htm

For more information or general inquiries relating to Manitouwadge General Hospital and FIPPA, please contact the Freedom of Information Coordinator at 807-826-3251 Extension 207.