Workplace gender equality act, the personal information data which is collected for job vacancies will be kept for the purposes of statistical reporting. The typeof health information accs s routinely collects may include. The information collected may be disclosed to health practitioners practising in the following health professions. If the client is unable to sign this form due to a medical condition please complete the following. The health records act 2001 the health records act 2001 hra aims to protect the privacy of an individuals health information and how this information is managed. Lowther hall anglican grammar school 17 leslie road, essendon 3040. Scope this policy is applicable to councillors, council staff, agents, contracted service providers, residents, ratepayers and other members of the community, whose personal information and health records are. This policy covers all personal information that is health information held by the boroondara city council and includes information council has collected. The victorian healthcare system focuses on providing patientcentered care that is timely, appropriate and effective. Health information has the meaning set out in the health records act 2001 vic. The provisions of the mental health act cover all age groups. Specifi cally, nhmrc was being told that the privacy framework surrounding health information in australia was restricting health and medical research and health care.
Context the health act came into force on 1 july 2002 and governs the handling of health information by both public and. Principles hpps set out in the health records act 2001 vic hr act. Health information has the same meaning given to that term in the health records act 2001 vic. The tac will only collect information pertaining to the injuries and time periods relevant to the administration of my tac claim.
The department of education and training which includes all victorian government schools, central and regional offices values the privacy of every person and is committed to protecting information that schools collect. No legally binding effect a b c this mou records the level of understanding between the parties and is a record of their intentions in respect of the issues described in this mou, as at the date of this mou. The act specifies 11 health privacy principles hpps. Standard operating procedure trial master file and. Schools privacy policy department of education and training. This document does not encompass the full requirements of the health records act. Office of 01the health services commissioners annual report. The regulation of health information privacy in australia.
In order to satisfy the colleges legal obligations e. The trial master file and essential documents version. Hpp 1 collection health information may only be collected if it is necessary for the universitys functions and if the individual has given consent. It regulates the collection and handling of health information. Commencement this mou shall take effect on and from the date the mou is executed by both parties. Methadone treatment in victoria department of health. Notification of termination of methadone or buprenorphine program. A list of public hospitals and health services in victoria. This includes information or opinion about a persons health status and medical history, immunisation status and allergies, as well as counselling records. The act applies to the victorian government sector, victorian government funded services, private health services within victoria and any other. Commercial passenger vehicles victoria privacy policy.
Methadone treatment in victoria department of health, victoria. Employees and students studying at monash university malaysia should refer to local policies in relation to data protection and privacy. Health privacy principles, extracted from the health records act 2001vic, prepared by the office of the health. The health records act 2001 the act created a framework to protect the privacy of individuals health information. Personal information, which relates to an individuals physical, mental and emotional health or disability, palliative or aged care, or health service health records act 2001.
Scope this policy applies to all employees, councillors, contractors and volunteers of the boroondara city council. Health privacy principles, extracted from the health records act 2001vic, prepared by the office of the health services. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Health records act 2001 vic governing the collection, management, use, disclosure and transfer of health information by organisations such as monash college. For example, council holds personal information on its ratepayers eg names and addresses in order to carry out its functions eg planning, valuation and property. Health records act 2001 health complaints commissioner. Part 1preliminary 1 purpose the purpose of this act is to promote fair and responsible handling of health information by a protecting the privacy of an individuals. Health records act 2001 vic statutory guidelines on. Guidelines health records act 2001 vic statutory guidelines on. Where a child is assessed as not having the requisite capacity to provide a valid informed consent, parentalguardian consent must be obtained in all circumstances. The mh act says that the service must give the patient access to documents in connection with the proceeding at least 48 hours before the hearing. Health records act 2001 vic collectively, victorian. If it is not provided, cpvv may not be able to properly consider your application. The information will be used for cpvv functions and activities under the act, including assessing your application to restrict information from the public register.
Guidelines for the victorianspecific module 3 of 21 january 2015 only the young person to consent ns 4. Personal information may consist of separate or linked factual data fields such as name, date of birth, drivers license number, as well as evaluative commentary. Health privacy principles, extracted from the health records act 2001 vic, prepared by the office of the health services. Health information is information or opinion about a persons physical, mental or psychological health or disability, that is also personal information whether in writing or not. School staff may first seek access to their personnel file by contacting the principal. Act binds the crown part 2application of this act division 1public sector organisations 10. This means a patient is not required to apply for access to documents connected with a pending hearing under the foi or hr act. Information privacy and health records policy policy reference no. Access to department of health records can be requested by lodging a freedom of information request with the freedom of information team, department of health, gpo box 4057, melbourne 3001. Section 221 of the health records act 2001 the health records act 2001 vic the act creates a scheme to regulate the collection and handling of health information in victoria. Personal information personal information can be an opinion, which need not be true, or anything from which the persons identity could be reasonably. Authorised version incorporating amendments as at 1 february 2017.
Employment application collection notice luther college. The regulation of health information privacy in australia introduction v introduction in mid 2003 the nhmrc identifi ed privacy as a priority issue that needed investigation. This website privacy statement applies to this website, which is operated by the sentencing advisory council under the domain name. The victorian government acknowledges aboriginal and torres strait islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and.
Access to department of health records can be requested by lodging a freedom of information request with the freedom of information team, department of health, gpo. Health records act 2001 royal botanic gardens victoria. Notification of termination of methadone or buprenorphine. Guide to information privacy department of environment. Where this procedure is adopted by monash college, it should be read in reference to monash college. Standard operating procedure trial master file and essential. Guidelines health records act 2001 vic statutory guidelines on research, issued for the purposes of health privacy.
Closure of the practice of a health service provider hpp 10 if council discontinues its health services it will give notice of the closure to current service users. The purpose of this act is to promote fair and responsible handling of health information by a protecting the privacy of an individuals. The health services commissioner is responsible for the implementation of the act. Act binds the crown part 2application of this act division 1. The health records act 2001 the act created a framework to. Authorised by the chief parliamentary counsel i authorised version no. All staff including contractors, service providers and volunteers of the department, and this victorian government school.
Page 1 of 6 public domain public domain health records statement victoria police is bound by the the. Health records act 2001 personal information may consist of separate or linked factual data fields such as name, date of birth, drivers license number, etc. Notifiable conditions in victoria department of health. Access to documents in mental health tribunal hearings. Cleds act means the commissioner for law enforcement data security act 2005 vic. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Details of these obligations are listed under the health privacy principles in schedule 1 of the health records act 2001. The information is required under the commercial passenger vehicle industry act 2017 vic act. Memorandum of understanding tsv and victoria water police. Authorised version incorporating amendments as at 14 septemb. Whether council elects to transfer or retain health information collected as part of its health service may depend on councils obligations under the public records act 1973 vic.
The following victorian health privacy principles are extracted from the health. This council is committed to complying with the health records act 2001 vic the. Protecting your privacy and your personal and health information is an important aspect of the way we create, organise, and implement our activities online and offline. This information will be deidentified by deleting any reference to names. The main purpose of this policy is to assist council and staff in meeting their obligations under the health records act 2001 the act with regards to the collection, management, and disclosure of health information.
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