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REGION OF QUEENS MUNICIPALITY
Operational Policy No 31
Hillsview Acres
CONFIDENTIALITY
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General Statement of Policy
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01 It shall be the policy of the Region of Queens Municipality to ensure the right to
privacy of each and all residents of Hillsview Acres
Policy Objectives
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02 To ensure that all employees of Hillsview Acres recognize the right to privacy of
each and all of its residents
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03 To ensure that all information related to a resident is treated as strictly
confidential including all aspects of that resident
s physical or mental situation
and all information regarding that resident
s personal life situation and financial
situation
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04 That information be discussed or disclosed only as may be required in the best
interests of the resident
Employees Responsibilities
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05 To safeguard the reputation of Hillsview Acres residents at all times
Failure to
abide by these confidentiality guidelines could result in serious disciplinary
action including dismissal
Implementation of Policy
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06 For the purposes of implementing this policy of Confidentiality all employees will
be required to sign the attached Schedule A
Pledge of Confidentiality
Approved by Council
September 20 2004
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SCHEDULE A
PLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY
I understand and agree that as an employee of Hillsview Acres I must hold
all information gained in the performance of my duties in strict confidence
both during and after my employment
Further I understand and agree that this requirement of strict confidentiality
is a condition of my employment and that any violation of it at any time
may result in sanctions against me including my dismissal
Signed
Dated
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