EMR Implementations
EMR Implementations
For assistance with implementing an EMR in your clinic, please contact your PITO representatives:
- Jillian Wong, Interim Relationship Manager 250.718.2152
- Sean Jang, Practice Automation Coach 250.551.2559
PITO Complete EMR Offering (Implementation and Transition Support Program ITSP)
PITO Relationship Managers and Practice Automation Coaches use ITSP tools and services where relevant to facilitate the implementation of EMRs and support physicians to successfully achieve their goals. The program is based on key lessons learned from other provincial jurisdictions and is designed to be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each physician. Program Summary PDF
Supporting Documentation:
- PITO Policies Guide
- PITO Registration Agreement *each physician must sign and return
- PITO Office Technology literature
- Physician Private Network (PPN)
- PITO Brochure
Please note: *it is recommended that clinics begin engagement with PITO and your chosen vendor at least 3-4 months in advance of implementing.
Alternate Specialist Funding Program (ASFP)
Through the PITO program, Specialist Physicians may choose to implement under either the PITO Complete EMR Offering (ITSP- see above), or the Alternate Specialist Funding Program (ASFP).
The Alternative Specialist Funding Program allows the specialist to define the level of adoption they wish to achieve for their practice. Funding is incremental to the level of adoption (“Meaningful Use”) the specialist chooses, and is based on the clinical impact that level of EMR use can support (e.g improving chronic care, avoiding adverse medication events, improving continuity of care). Specialists must achieve their chosen level of Meaningful Use to receive the funding associated with that level, but may select the EMR, hardware, and network solutions of their choice in order to achieve that level of Meaningful Use. The EMR must be ASP hosted.
Additional information can be found on the PITO Website:
Supporting Documentation:
- PITO ASFP Registration Agreement
Post-Implementation Support Program