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Digitally enabling primary health care

Focus area 5 aims to establish sustainable, patient-centered, and effective digital infrastructure for primary health care in Alberta.

Focus area 5 progress

This digital infrastructure will be created through the enabling of a coordinated and interoperable e-Health ecosystem.

Definition of phases

Progress for each action item is marked along the horizontal line. The percentage of the project completed is indicated in the bold title below the horizontal line.

  • Initiation

    Defining scope, purpose and objectives. Identify key stakeholders and create project charter.

    Complete/We are here
  • Design

    Development of new programs or policy, including engagement. 

    Complete/We are here
  • Implementation

    Execution of deliverables, announcement or roll out of new programs.

    Complete/We are here
  • Completion

    Closing of final deliverables and/or transition to operations.

    Complete/We are here

Action 5.1

Upgrade and expand the Alberta Find a Doctor platform to connect Albertans with physicians and nurse practitioners.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    Complete
  • Implementation

    We are here
  • Completion

Action 5.1 Project progress – 40% complete

Action 5.2

Set up a program to ensure that Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems used by health care providers in Alberta meet the province’s standards for sharing health information.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    We are here
  • Implementation

  • Completion

Action 5.2 Project progress – 10% complete

Action 5.3

Speed up the expansion of a secure “health information highway” for health care providers to easily communicate, and access and share patient information.

Action 5.3.1

Set up an online service for health care providers to easily create and track referrals, and for patients to check their status.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    Complete
  • Implementation

    We are here
  • Completion

Action 5.3.1 Project progress – 40% complete


Action 5.3.2

Optimize the electronic delivery of test results and hospital reports from Connect Care to health care providers in the community.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    Complete
  • Implementation

    Complete
  • Completion

    We are here

Action 5.3.2 Project progress – 90% complete


Action 5.3.3

Introduce online ordering for health care providers to request tests electronically, beginning with lab tests.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    We are here
  • Implementation

  • Completion

Action 5.3.3 Project progress – 10% complete

Action 5.4

Improve patients’ ability to access their health information electronically through MyHealth Records.

  • Initiation

    Complete
  • Design

    Complete
  • Implementation

    Complete
  • Completion

    We are here

Action 5.4 Project progress – 90% complete

Completed milestones

  • Quarter 2, 2024-25

    • First round of improvements made to electronic results delivery service for Connect Care.
  • Quarter 1, 2024-25

    • Grant funding for collaboration with Zone Primary Care Network Committee to enhance Alberta Find a Doctor was issued.
    • Commencement of planning on Electronic Medical Record program.
    • Commencement of planning on electronic lab ordering. 

Contact

If you have questions about the 2-Year Implementation Plan, contact us at [email protected].