The Non-medical Device project is ramping up, with assessments of Wave 1 facilities set to begin at the University of Alberta Hospital campus in mid-September.
The types of non-medical devices that will be assessed include:
- Workstations
- Wristband printers
- Barcode scanners
- eSignature pads
- Specialized workflow devices (Rover, portable label printers)
- Web cameras
Assessment teams will work with Patient Care Managers and Unit Managers to identify the types, quantities, and locations of shared computers and devices needed to support the Connect Care clinical information system (CIS).
Wave 1 facilities running eCLINICIAN Ambulatory EMR already have the workstations they need for Connect Care. Those facilities will only be provided with the associated (peripheral) devices required to support new workflows. Facilities that are only running the eCLINICIAN scheduling system (Cadence) will be assessed for both computing and associated device needs.
The non-medical device assessment phase is a critical component of technical readiness for Connect Care, and Wave 1 facilities will soon receive a schedule that shows how this work will be sequenced.
If you have questions about the Non-medical Devices project, please email the project team at ccNonMedDevices.Project@ahs.ca. |