The United Counties of Prescott and
Russell (UCPR) is proud to announce its recent partnership with the
Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) through a shared
electronic medical record system.
EpicCare Link is the electronic medical record system used by six
health care facilities in Eastern Ontario. Through this system, the
Prescott and Russell Residence can access the electronic medical records
of its patients housed at health institutes such as the HGH. This
powerful digital health network uses the latest technology to securely
store, organize, and access patient records while maintaining patient
privacy.
“Access to this system allows us to view, in real time, the medical
records of our residents who might be admitted to the HGH. At the same
time, sharing our resources allows us to standardize our digital
platforms, which ensures better communication and better dynamics
between the two institutes,” explained Alexandre Gorman, Administrator
of the Prescott and Russell Residence. “EpicCare has already proven to
be extremely useful and relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely
with respect to the transfer of patients between our two facilities.”
This partnership also marks the first official agreement between the
Residence and the HGH, which creates a connection between the two
organizations in light of the new regional health team model proposed by
the Province of Ontario.
The Prescott and Russell Residence will be sponsored by the HGH to be
part of the Atlas Alliance, which includes the Hawkesbury and District
General Hospital, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, St. Francis Memorial
Hospital (in Barry’s Bay), the Ottawa Hospital, the Ottawa Hospital
Academic Family Health Team, and the University of Ottawa Heart
Institute.