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A "Conceptual" Privacy Impact Assessment of the EHRS Blueprint Version 2

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14 April 2014

This report is part of Canada Health Infoway's efforts to ensure that privacy is integral in the development of the pan-Canadian EHR blueprint.

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Harris Decima Survey on Electronic Health Records

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23 July 2013

In this 2012 survey, Canadians shared their views about electronic health records and health system use of their personal health information.

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A Framework and Toolkit for Managing eHealth Change

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21 June 2013

This document is focused on Change Management practices as they relate to people and organizations undertaking change within the context of eHealth projects. Downloadable tools and resources related to the Framework are available in the online Change...

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Decision Support and Workflow

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Health care providers are increasingly using electronic decision support tools at the point of care to make evidence-informed decisions. This video describes how the electronic medication reconciliation process helps to reduce errors and support team...

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Improves Efficiency and Avoids Duplication

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Having the ability to access and exchange comprehensive patient electronic health information between providers improves efficiency and reduces unnecessary tests and procedures. In this video, see how clinicians and patients in British Columbia are...

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Change Management Project Lead - Job Fact Sheet

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21 November 2012

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information's sample Job Fact Sheet in the form of a template describing the role, responsibilities, qualifications and demands of a provincial level CM Project Lead for the EHR program.

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Projects List

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Infoway co-invests with jurisdictions and other organizations to support projects across the country. Many of these projects, especially those supported by early federal investment in Infoway, are complete or nearing completion. Projects List (2007,...

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Shared Health Records: Quicker, Easier Access to Patient Information

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If you can get the right information at the right time, patients are safer. That’s the message Dr. Tunji Fatoye, unit director at Seven Oaks Hospital’s Kildonan Medical Centre delivers as he discusses eChart Manitoba – a secure electronic system that...

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My Health Matters: Information and Tools for Albertans

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Canadians want to be informed and involved when it comes to their health. Patient portals, such as myhealth.alberta.ca, are providing residents with access to credible online health care information, tools and wellness tips. Karla Vermeer, Registered...

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Connecting the Circle of Care with PEI’s Provincial EHR

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In 2006, with funding from Canada Health Infoway, PEI embarked on a project to replace four legacy systems in one hospital with a new EHR system. Now, no matter where a patient goes in PEI, their record follows them. Margaret Duffy-Landry, RN Business...

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Telepathology: Faster Diagnosis and Better Access

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A network of telepathology sites has changed the way health care is delivered in eastern Quebec. Dr. Bernard Têtu, Réseau Universitaire Intégré de Santé (RUIS) project manager in telepathology at Laval University, discusses how this innovation is...

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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20 September 2012

This companion document aims to address the most common questions that clinicians may have related to the implementation and use of information and communication technology in clinical practice. These FAQs will help prepare presenters to field questions...

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PowerPoint Presentation Template

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20 September 2012

This customizable presentation, with speaker notes provided, is designed to assist you in educating your peers about the value and plan for a network of interconnected electronic systems in Canada. This presentation can be downloaded and modified to...

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Knowing the Benefits for Clinicians

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This animated video offers an introduction and examples of how clinicians and patients benefit from information and communication technology in clinical practice. This video may be embedded on your website or linked from presentation applications such...

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What Clinicians are Saying

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Hear what Canadian clinicians from various disciplines have to say about the benefits of using information and communication technology in clinical practice. This video may be embedded on your website or linked from presentation applications such as...

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Timely Access to Information

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This video demonstrates how interconnected electronic health record systems in Prince Edward Island and Alberta are providing clinicians with timely access to patient information. Learn how having access to a patient’s complete medical picture can...

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Collaboration and Communication

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This video demonstrates that for patients like Marie-France Perrault, who lives at a distance from her health care team, receiving specialized treatment can be a challenge. See how a respiratory therapist, a respirologist and a patient collaborate...

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Developing the Pan-Canadian Nursing Functional Elements for the EHR

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02 August 2012

Conference poster presentation summarizing the process and clinical engagement outcomes in the development of key EHR business and functional elements for nursing to support clinical practice, which resulted in the Pan-Canadian Nursing EHR Business and...

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EMR Integrated Labs Workflow Evaluation Report

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20 July 2012

This study, carried out on behalf of Canada Health Infoway, examined the possible benefits of integrated electronic reporting of laboratory test results in physician practices that had already adopted an Electronic Medical Record system (EMRs).

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Pan-Canadian Nursing EHR Business and Functional Elements Supporting Clinical Practice

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13 June 2012

A pan-Canadian nursing working group brought together nurse experts from across Canada to develop key EHR business and functional elements for nursing to support clinical practice. The reference document is intended to be informative rather than...

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