Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is embarking on the implementation of a new transformational health information system for the province, marking the beginning of the largest digital health system to be undertaken to date in Newfoundland and Labrador.
embarking on the implementation of a new transformational health information system for the province, marking the beginning of the largest digital health system to be undertaken to date in Newfoundland and Labrador.
“The adoption of this new health information system is a major transformational change across the provincial health-care sector,” said David Diamond, CEO, NL Health Services. “By embracing this leading-edge technology, we are laying a strong foundation and creating pathways for a more holistic and coordinated approach to patient care to improve the health outcomes of the people of the province.”
“Transitioning to one health information system gives health-care providers real time access to relevant patient records, treatment plans and test results without having to navigate multiple systems,” said Stephen Greene, Vice President of Digital Health and Chief Information Officer at NL Health Services. “By creating an integrated health information system, we are prioritizing people-centred care, ensuring that every patient has a single, comprehensive and easily accessible medical record.
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