RMH issues Notice of Damage to Patient Records
February 15, 2018 - Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) has discovered a number of patient records have been extensively damaged due to water. As a result these records cannot be restored and are scheduled to be securely destroyed.
It has been determined that the following records were affected:
- For in-patients discharged from Ross Memorial Hospital between 1979 and March 2012, the nursing notes associated with that visit.
- The fetal monitoring strips for hospital births between 1986 and May 31, 2017.
RMH has notified the Information and Privacy Commissioner / Ontario. If you have any questions or concerns please call Sue Grant (705-328-6249) at Ross Memorial Hospital or call the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at 1-416-326-3333.