The Electronic Health Record

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The Electronic Health Record

• John Schinbein
• CIO, Ministry of Health
• Province of BC

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What is it?

• The electronic health record (EHR) is a secure
  and private lifetime record of an individuals key
  health history and care within the health care
  system
• It is available electronically to authorized
  health care providers and the individual
  anywhere, anytime in support of high quality care
  

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Why is this important

• Currently using 19th century tools to manage a
  21st century endeavour (Booz, Allan, Hamilton)
• Quality Improvement patient safety
• Improved access
• Improved System efficiency
• Cost Savings and return on investment

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Panel

• National Perspective
• Jim Michelson, Western Alliance Executive,
  Canada Health Infoway
• BC Perspective
• Kirsten Tisdale, Senior Advisor ASD Secretariat,
  Ministry of Labour and Citizens Services
• Health Authority Perspective
• Joseph Mendez, Chief Information Officer Northern
  Health Authority
• Physician Perspective
• Dr. Bill Cavers, family physician Victoria