Ability Health Solutions is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal and health information.

Our service will comply with The Privacy Act 1988 and the Privacy Amendment Act 2012 to protect the privacy of individuals’ personal information, and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Victoria)

This includes having in place systems governing the appropriate collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information, access to and correction and disposal of that information.

In addition, we have obligations under professional and ethical codes of practice to protect the confidentiality of health information.

Ability Health Solutions ‘Privacy and Information Management Policy’ describes the way in which we approach, respect and protect the privacy of people using our services and employees.  The Policy covers:

  • Collection of information
  • How information is used and disclosed
  • Information storage and security
  • Access to a person’s information
  • Website privacy
  • Privacy during consultations and communications
  • Privacy in the office
  • Information security precautions
  • Privacy complaint or concerns management

USE OF AI

AI may be used to assist the Occupational Therapist with:

• Documentation and clinical note-taking
• Transcription or summarization of information discussed during sessions
• Preparation of reports, letters or other clinical documentation
• Administrative tasks associated with the provision of Occupational Therapy services
• Improving efficiency and supporting accurate documentation

AI will not replace the clinical judgement, assessment or decision-making of the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist remains responsible for reviewing information generated or assisted by AI and determining the final clinical content.

CLICK HERE to access the ‘Privacy and Information Management Policy’