Theme Description: “Meaningful use” goes beyond storing patient information in an electronic version of a paper chart. It includes using the data and functionality of the EMR to advance the clinical process of care and improve outcomes. The US Centres for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) has defined “meaningful use” as using EHR/EMR technology to:
- Improve quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities
- Engage patients and families in their health care
- Improve care coordination
- Improve population and public health
- All the while maintaining privacy and security
Presentations in this stream will focus on what can be done in the FHT environment to develop a greater degree of “meaningful use” to achieve these ends. C8 – Guelph HealthLink: Resurfacing an integrated Electronic Health Record (IEHR) The long promised integrated Electronic Health Record (IEHR)is developing a new energy through the HealthLink initiative. A Guelph FHT IT team explains their approach to providing tools to patients and HealthLink partners that shares useful information supporting coordinating community assessment and ongoing care. D8 – How can I remember what FHT programs are offered? – How the EMR can help! This presentation will describe an effective collaboration for integrated quality improvements across partner agencies through joint LEAN training to develop skills and enrich the understanding of the organizations for future teamwork, integrated process enhancements and change. E8 – Personal Health Records – not so scary after all The purpose of this panel will be to explore several clinics’ experiences with a PHR, including benefits to patients and providers, implementation tips, and potential challenges. Through these clinics’ stories, attendees will gain valuable knowledge regarding the current state and future vision of PHRs and how they can get started in their own teams.
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