Provided by Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is digitally integrating its acute care and community services health records through the Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR) system for community addiction and mental health services (CAMHS). achieved an important milestone in As of February 2024, all CAMHS programs are fully operational within the Oracle Health EHR. This integration is expected to improve patient and customer outcomes by enabling comprehensive and coordinated care across the acute setting and community, while ensuring optimal security to protect patient and customer information. It has been.
CCH's acute care services at 840 McConnell Avenue implemented the Oracle Health EHR system in 2016, but the CAMHS center, which opened in 2017 adjacent to the hospital, operated on a different system. This situation posed many challenges, particularly for clients using the hospital's acute care services, such as emergency departments and inpatient mental health units.
The system has now expanded beyond CAMHS centers to off-site programs such as Ingleside's Day Treatment Center, Riverview Manor's Safe Bed Program, and Saint-Denis Residential Addiction Treatment Center, all facilities , programs, and people are seamlessly connected through a single, secure system. This provides real-time access to comprehensive health records across the facility, fostering patient-centered collaboration between staff and physicians, and improving care outcomes.
“For the past 20 years, CCH has always prioritized integrated care within our communities, guided by our vision of providing excellent care,” said Janet Despattier, CCH President and CEO. “This digital integration of health records strengthens our commitment to innovation and health system integration, enabling sustainable care models to meet the evolving needs of our communities.”
“CCH is proud to be a leader in community programs,” said Christine Penney, Vice President of Community Programs at CCH. “We are thrilled that the implementation of the Oracle Health EHR system into the CAMHS program will have a positive impact on our staff, physicians, customers, and patients.” It provides greater expectation of service, smoother transitions between different care settings, ensures continuity of care, and reduces potential for gaps or interruptions in treatment plans.”
“By leveraging Oracle's open, connected technology, we are helping hospitals, CCHs and other health systems streamline administrative tasks, reduce the burden on clinicians, and make data-driven care decisions. We are focused on providing real-time information to help you save more time with your patients,” said Erin O'Halloran, Vice President, Canada, Oracle Health. “CCH is embracing digitalization and continually evolving to meet the health needs of our community, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
Since 2016, CCH has established itself as one of Canada's fully digitally integrated community hospitals, delivering significant clinical and operational benefits. This latest integration, coupled with the recent expansion of the Oracle Health EHR system that facilitates the sharing of patient records with local long-term care facilities through Ontario's eHub network, aims to enhance digital healthcare with the goal of enhancing patient-centered care. Reaffirms CCH's continued commitment to innovation and integration. .
