St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is currently in the process of operationalizing the Deterioration Index, a Cognitive Computing model that acts as an extension of the Epic electronic health record to help detect early signs of patient deterioration in order to determine the likelihood that a patient will experience an escalation in care (i.e., transfer […]
Purpose – Conduct a comparison between CHIMA and Digital Health Canada credentialing as it aligns to Health Systems Management (HSY2) at Fanshawe College. Topics will include: What is each association's purpose in Health Information Management? Gap analysis of similarities and differences Credentialing mechanism Internationalization - which association is conducive to international recognition? Fanshawe College students, […]
Primary care clinicians need technology to care for their patients. They need the latest patient data easily accessible through their electronic medical records to be informed and provide the best patient care possible. Learn about the next generation of EMR-integrated tools, including AI tools, that are designed to advance interoperability, access provincial digital health repositories, […]
This presentation will review key issues in access to care, the use of a range of communication channels to improve access and continuity of care, and evaluations of digital tools in clinical practice and across health systems. Agenda: Welcome and intros (5 min); Presentation by speakers (with accompanying slides) (35 minutes); Participants interactive Q&A (questions […]
In March 2020, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shifted to a virtual-first model, escalating the volume of virtual visits to over 70% of all visits by early summer of 2020. During this period, the Virtual Care Support Team (VCST) (formerly Telemedicine team) scheduled over 300 visits a day. The roles and responsibilities of the […]
In an era where organizations have invested substantial resources in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the stark reality persists: many find themselves losing money on efforts that fail to yield the desired impact. In this dynamic webinar, tailored for the digital health industry, we dissect the key elements of a successful DEI strategy. Let’s […]
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a rapid shift towards digital health solutions to address healthcare challenges, offering virtual access to a range of services including contact tracing, public health updates, virtual care, mental health support, and vaccine booking. While digital technologies helped mitigate virus spread, their unintended impact on health equity, particularly for marginalized racialized low-income […]
In Canada, most health information systems are unable to capture gender, sex and sexual orientation data beyond a single sex or gender field. Consultations with the provinces and territories, as well as with major Hospital Information System (HIS) and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendors, revealed that there are no commonly agreed upon data standards for […]
There is a global danger that hides in the shadows and is changing the way continuing care operators care for residents. Today, to provide that same historical level of resident care, a group of techno-soldiers are not just a nice-to-have, but are a must, to protect our critical information technology infrastructure. This is the story […]
Digital health was primarily created to address health care access barriers. However, it can potentially magnify existing access inequalities wrought by the social determinants of health. With the COVID-19 pandemic, access to and utilization of digital health services have skyrocketed in Canada, going from 10-15% in 2019 to more than 60% in April 2022 to […]
Join us for snacks and socializing at this casual evening MeetUp in Calgary (conveniently taking place just before the Digital Health Canada/ANHIX Calgary Winter Conference)! Digital Health Canada MeetUps offer opportunities to network with digital health professionals from your area in a relaxed atmosphere. Your $35 registration fee includes snacks plus one drinks ticket (soda, […]
Digital Health Canada/ANHIX 2024 Calgary Winter Conference Advancing Healthcare in Alberta Join us in Calgary on February 6 to discuss Advancing Healthcare in Alberta, with keynote speakers Quinn Mah, Assistant Deputy Minister/Chief Information Office of Health Information Systems, Alberta Health and Dr. Lyle Oberg, Executive Board Chair, Alberta Health Services. This important annual Calgary Winter […]
