This page provides important information about the purpose, use, and limitations of the Ontario Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (PLTVS) web portal. Please read it carefully before using this site.
The Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (PLTVS) web portal is an online resource that provides education, reference materials, and information to support patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and organizations involved in long-term ventilation (LTV) across Ontario. The portal also provides information about LTV programs and services available throughout the province.
While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that information about LTV programs and services is accurate and current, program details may change over time. Although program information is reviewed and updated periodically, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or availability of all information listed at all times.
Users should confirm program details, eligibility requirements, referral processes, and service availability directly with the individual LTV program before accessing services or making referrals.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to the Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (PLTVS) web portal. This section explains what information the portal collects, why it is collected, and how it is protected.
Summary
This website uses Google Analytics to collect standard website usage information, such as pages visited, general user interactions, and technical information about website access. This information is collected to help us understand how the portal is used, improve website content and functionality, and enhance the user experience. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information.
The portal also tracks engagement with certain resources and educational modules, including resource document access and module completion, to help us understand how users interact with available content and improve the portal. This information is collected using Google services and stored in restricted-access Google Sheets managed by the PLTVS team.
Any personal information collected through this website or associated services will only be used for the purposes for which it was provided and will not be shared except where required or permitted by law.
Additional information about how Google processes data collected through its services is available in
Google's Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Principles
The way the PLTVS manages personal information collected through this portal is guided by ten internationally recognized privacy principles, also known as fair information practices.
Principle 1 – Accountability for Personal Information
The PLTVS is responsible for personal information collected through this portal and under its control. The PLTVS Secretariat is accountable for the portal's compliance with the following principles.
Principle 2 – Identifying Purposes for the Collection of Personal Information
The PLTVS will identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at or before the time it is collected. The purposes are to understand how the portal is used and to improve its content and functionality.
Principle 3 – Consent for the Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information
The knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate. You can limit the use of cookies through your web browser settings.
Principle 4 – Limiting Collection of Personal Information
The collection of personal information will be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by the PLTVS. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means.
Principle 5 – Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention of Personal Information
Personal information will not be used or disclosed for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the consent of the individual or as required or permitted by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfil those purposes.
Principle 6 – Ensuring Accuracy of Personal Information
Personal information will be as accurate, complete and up-to-date as is necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.
Principle 7 – Ensuring Safeguards for Personal Information
Security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information will protect personal information. Information collected through the portal is stored in restricted-access systems available only to authorized members of the PLTVS team.
Principle 8 – Openness about Personal Information Policies and Practices
The PLTVS will make information about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information readily available to individuals, including through this page.
Principle 9 – Individual Access to their own Personal Information
Upon request, an individual will be informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information and will be given access to that information. An individual will be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate. To make a request, please
contact us.
Principle 10 – Challenging Compliance with PLTVS Privacy Practices
An individual will be able to address a question or concern about compliance with the above principles to the PLTVS Secretariat by
contacting us.
Using the PLTVS Web Portal
By accessing and using the Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (PLTVS) web portal, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use this website.
This website is provided as an educational and reference resource to support patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and organizations involved in long-term ventilation (LTV) across Ontario. While reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate and current information, the PLTVS does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of all information provided on this website.
This Website Does Not Provide Medical Advice
The information available through this portal is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should consult qualified healthcare professionals for guidance related to individual health needs or care decisions.
If you have or suspect you have a health problem, please consult your physician or healthcare team. If you have or suspect you are experiencing a health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department.
Reliance on any information appearing on or provided in relation to this website is solely at your own risk.
Information regarding LTV programs and services may change over time. Users should confirm program details, eligibility requirements, referral processes, and availability directly with individual programs.
Website Provided “As Is”
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis. When using this website, information will be transmitted over a medium that may be beyond the control and jurisdiction of the PLTVS. As such, the PLTVS assumes no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with use of this website.
Access to the website may be interrupted or unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
Use of Content
Content available through this website, including educational materials, documents, graphics, and other resources, is provided for personal, educational, and non-commercial use unless otherwise stated.
You may view or download a single copy of the material on this website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you include the following copyright notice: “Copyright © 2026 Ontario Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy. All rights reserved.” Any other reproduction, modification, distribution, or use of the material is prohibited without the prior written permission of the PLTVS and of any applicable rights holder(s). If you violate these Terms of Use, your permission to use the content automatically ends and you must immediately destroy any copies you have made.
External Websites
This website may include links to external websites and resources. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement or approval of the content, services, or organizations provided by external sites. The PLTVS is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of external websites. Your use of external websites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and conditions of use.
General Information
The PLTVS may revise and update these Terms of Use, and may modify, update, or remove website content, at any time without notice. Your continued use of this website means you accept those changes.
Our failure to act with respect to a breach of these Terms of Use does not waive our right to act with respect to subsequent or similar breaches. These Terms of Use, together with the Disclaimer and Privacy Policy on this page, constitute the entire agreement between you and the PLTVS with respect to the use of this website.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Use.
The Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (PLTVS) web portal is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive online experience for all users.
The portal aims to follow accessibility best practices and applicable requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Efforts are made to support accessible navigation, clear content structure, readability, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
If you experience difficulty accessing any content or require assistance, please
contact us so that we can work to address the issue.
If you have questions about this page, notice incorrect information on this website, would like to suggest an update, or have a privacy question or concern, please
contact us so that we can review it and respond where appropriate.
Last Updated: October 2026
