1. Electronic Medical Record Keeping
Canada- A Case Study
Project Report
IMSE 91-519, Work Organization-Analysis and Design
By
Syed Wiquar Husain
Mukesh Gupta
Jasjot Duggal
Syed Ahmed
Instructor:
Dr. Zbignew Pasek December 4,
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2. Definition
Medical Record: A record of a patient's medical information (as
medical history, care or treatments received, test results, diagnoses,
and medications taken)
Electronic medical record: An electronic medical record (EMR) is a
digital version of the traditional paper-based medical record for an
individual. The EMR represents a medical record within a single
facility, such as a doctor's office or a clinic.

3. Benefits of using EMR
 Digital Storage: Capable of carrying much more
information then traditional system
 Ease of Access: Allows information to downloaded
directly onto a PDA and authorized individual can
access online from any location
 Reduce costs: The initial cost of electronic
medical record is very high but the overall cost in
maintaining is less.

4. Benefits of using EMR
 Increased Risk Management: Digital form help the
physician to know the patient effectively and doing
the medication accordingly.
 Accuracy: Electronic medical record come with the
features that make sure all the necessary
information of patient is included in the form.
 Quality: Faster and error free health care
decisions on the part of the physician, and faster
implementation of those decisions by support
staff.

5. Global adoption of EMR

6. EMR Certification Process- Canada Health Infoway
• Electronic Medical Record
(EMR)
•Ambulatory Electronic
Medical Record (aEMR)
• Client Registry
• Consumer Health
Application
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7. EMR Certification Process- Canada Health Infoway
• Consumer Health Platform
• Diagnostic Imaging (DI)
• Drug Information System
(DIS)
• Immunization Registry
• Provider Registry
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8. EMR Progress by Provence and Territory
Canada Health Infoway
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9. Different EMR Module
 Client Registry
 Provider Registry
 Diagnostic Imaging
 Drugs
 Labs
 Clinical Reports
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10. EMR Implementation across Canada
 Provinces and territories are building and upgrading
their EHR systems so they're consistent from one region
to the next, each one is at a different stage of
development
 Six core types of databases need to be in place for a
provincial EHR to be considered complete.
 Of the six core types of databases that need to be
completed, nine provinces already have at least four in
place.
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11. EMR Implementation across Canada
 EMR help in implementing Point-of-care systems in
clinical practices across Canada. Many physicians,
nurses and pharmacists are currently using electronic
systems in their practices, providing them with a
comprehensive electronic record of their patients’
pertinent health information.
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12. Recommendation for Adoption of EMR
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13. Organizational Approach to
EMR
Beware of the “Techno-Geek” Leader
 Over enthusiastic about technology
 Choice of sophisticated technology
 Focus on transition of Work Culture
Anti - Champions
 Should be heard
 Analyze their inhibitions
 They will eventually come with systems
success
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14. Organizational Approach to
EMR
Physician – EMR Committee
 Well respected and aware Physicians in the
institution
 Responsible for Implementation
 Monthly meets to reflect back and future
decisions.
 Incentives to Physicians
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15. Organizational Approach to
EMR
Super Users
 Early adopters
 Use their clinics as Pilot Sites
 Expend extra resources for their success
Office Staff Of Physician
 Invaluable information and Support for EMR
 Involvement is imperative
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16. Organizational Approach to
EMR
Other Physician Support
 Help Desk
Important to have staff that understands technology.
 Clinical Liaisons
Vital link between Information system and Physician
 EMR Assistants
Data Entry
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17. Future
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18. Future Work: Continuous Patient Supervision
on General Care Floors
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19. Conclusion
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20. References
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21. Thank You !
Thank you !
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