Tag Archives: technology
Connect Care Set to Launch
#ConnectCare is a “game changer” for health care in Alberta. Wave 1 (of 9 waves) launches Nov 3 at several Edmonton sites and will boost quality and safety. @AHS_media @keithgerein #bettercareforall https://t.co/seaUunX9Zg
— Verna Yiu (@dryiu_verna) November 2, 2019
Why isn’t this option more widely available?
In a recent article found in the Globe and Mail, the following was addressed. “One of my friends says she can do a video chat with her doctor, why isn’t this option more widely available?” If, like many others, you are wondering the same thing, you may wish to read the article here.
Cast Your Vote
Feedback Requested
Are you a patient or family member who uses Internet and/or television services when in an Alberta Health Services’ facility? If so, AHS is inviting you to share your thoughts about the current television and wireless internet services being offered. The feedback you provide through this brief online survey will help to ensure a reliable and positive user experience – now and in the future.
To access the survey, please click the following link: Take Me to the Survey
The survey will be available until Saturday, December 15, 2018″ and all responses will be kept confidential.
Alberta Health Services – An Exciting Initiative
On Thursday, September 28th, Dr. Verna Yiu, Alberta Health Service (AHS) president and CEO, announced that the AHS board had approved a deal that will see the implementation of an advanced clinical information system throughout Alberta. This information system will serve as an information hub for all of AHS’s clinical care areas, which include hospitals, ambulatory clinics and continuing care centres. Currently, there are approximately, 1,300 information systems being used, all of which will be consolidated by this one system. Click here to read more about this initiative and what it will mean to patients, providers and healthcare as a whole.
Which Would You Choose?
Suppose you are one of Canada’s health leaders who have been asked to identify the Canadian health care system’s most pressing need. Which three options, from the six provided, would you choose? Click here to read about the options being considered.
Connecting Patients and Families
Using iPads and other technology, the Phoenix Children’s Hospital allows patients and families to connect, regardless of the number of kilometers/miles between them. Connecting through technology.
Alberta Health Services – Four Strategies
“AHS [Alberta Health Services] put out a nice video with a succinct description of how patients and families are at centre of their work. I quite liked it.. Have a look if you are interested.” – Troy, a member of the Pts4Chg community.
