Canadian Cardiac Surgery Quality Alliance (CCSQA) Confidentiality Agreement I agree to protect the confidentiality of all information discussed during this meeting and take steps to safeguard against any disclosure of privileged information that may have been discussed.  I understand that taking pictures, screen shots and video during the meeting/webinar is strictly prohibited and any violation of confidentiality may result in my personal removal from participation in the CCSQA as well as the removal of the hospital site I represent. The following examples are to be considered privileged and confidential information and should be discussed only within the confines of the CCSQA meetings/webinars.  All patient identifiers/information which are considered privileged and protected health information as defined by current HIPPA laws. Any specific surgical case information. Any information discussed regarding specific surgical process measures and outcomes. Any reference to hospital/center specific results or analyses. All cardiac data presented. This list is not exhaustive, and any information falling within the realm of privileged and confidential matters should be treated with the same level of discretion and restricted to discussions within this collaborative forum. Please note this information and data shall not be shared with Industry or used for marketing purposes. By attending meetings of the CCSQA, I recognize the sensitive nature of the unblinded, site-specific healthcare data and outcomes discussed during this meeting and agree to protect the confidentiality of such information. Meetings include:  CCSQA – Surgical site infections meeting – Friday September 25th, 2026 CCSQA – In-person inaugural meeting – Wednesday October 14th, 2026 Due to the continuation of virtual collaborative meetings, I agree to the following additional precautions: I will participate in meeting(s) within a secure and protected environment. I will participate in meeting(s) using a visual medium. Statement Of OCPD Privacy Obligations to Learners and Speakers OCPD is committed to the protection of all personal information collected and used in the operation and management of its programs. All personal information provided to OCPD will be protected in accordance with uOttawa policy 90 and the applicable privacy legislation, including the freedom of information and protection of privacy act. OCPD and the IMCCSQA planning committee will not provide learner and speaker information (e.g. Disclosure agreements, communications with speakers) to any third parties such as external organizations, sponsors or other industry concerns. OCPD does provide the Ottawa hospital academic medical organization with lists of members who speak for OCPD so they may qualify for TOHAMO recognition. Information collected by OCPD may be amended or deleted by the learner or speaker provided reasonable rationale and identification are provided. 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