ICT 5.1
Pharmacists provide feedback on Canada Health Infoway’s clinical use cases
CPhA collaborated with Canada Health Infoway to provide frontline pharmacists’ input into four clinical use cases developed for the 2015 EHR business architecture blueprint. These cases, which describe the business processes and information flows one needs to perform to complete clinical activities, were validated by eleven pharmacists. The pharmacists welcomed the proposed concepts and functionalities of the future EHR, as they facilitate interdisciplinary practice and will give pharmacists easier access to the patient information.
For additional information, please contact Janet Cooper (CPhA).
ICT 5.3
Working group to identify gaps in harmonization of e-health initiatives
CACDS is leading the establishment of an e-Health Harmonization Working Group comprised of three jurisdictions and three industry representatives. The group will coordinate communication and distribution of material to seek input from other pharmacy stakeholders. The initiative’s purpose is to mitigate the fragmentation and lack of harmonization of the drug information projects across the jurisdictions.
For additional information, contact Justin Bates (CACDS).
ICT 5.7
e-Prescribing and medication management software project
CACDS, in conjunction with other pharmacy stakeholders, is developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of pan-Canadian solutions to increase adoption and standardization of e-prescribing in addition to ensuring the technology enablers are in place to support the provision of pharmacy professional services.
For additional information, contact Justin Bates (CACDS).
ICT 5.8
Canada Health Infoway, CPhA and CACDS survey Pharmacists
As part of an analysis of the benefits of provincial Drug Information Systems (DIS), Canada Health Infoway collaborated with CPhA and CACDS to conduct a survey of pharmacists. Of particular interest were the respondents’ thoughts on the challenges of implementation and the value of DIS in medication management and support for an expanded role for pharmacists.
For additional information, contact Janet Cooper (CPhA) or Conrad Amenta (CPhA).