Clinical & Systems Transformation is in the design period of the Design, Build and Integrate phase of the project (Phase two). This phase is expected to take a total of 18 months and is a key period which will inform the final processes and system that will rollout to the three Health Organizations (VCH, PHSA and PHC).

Implementation of the new clinical information system and processes throughout the Health Organizations will begin in the fall of 2015. We’ve included a roadmap of the rollout on CSTproject.ca and we’re updating our site on a regular basis. The diagram represents the phased rollout of the new clinical practices and clinical information systems across VCH, PHSA and PHC. The order of the sites rolling out and associated timeframes are subject to change.

Design – Taking a look at clinical documentation and emergency design work
The clinical design teams are in week 6 of the 26-week design phase. We’ve highlighted the work of two teams this week; Clinical Documentation and Emergency.

To date, the Clinical Documentation team covered topics such as start/change of shift, staff assignment, vital signs, height/weight admission assessment, shift/ongoing assessment, problem list/diagnosis list, isolation/precautions, and allergies. Last week was also the kick off of the team’s Maternity Clinical Documentation stream. The Maternity design will run for six weeks and will cover topics such as: OB registration, labour and delivery, newborn assessment, emergent OB process, post partum care, and Newborn & NICU transfer.

The Emergency team designed standardized Adult and Pediatric Triage forms through exhilarating conversations on transforming practice for best patient care. The team is comprised of a very engaged interdisciplinary team, who provide valuable input on all aspects of patient care to improve the patient and provider healthcare experience.

Here’s what CST design team members are saying about the project:
• I find it energetic to be here, thought provoking; good dialogue occurs; leaders are mindful of people’s questions – nothing is too small
• Good, but I had to come in on my day off because not enough time in the session
• Steady improvement; smoother each week

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We want to hear from you; let us know if there is something else you’d like to hear about or see featured in these articles. Send your questions or suggestions to info@CSTproject.ca. For more information about CST, please visit CSTproject.ca or contact:

Kellé Payne, CST Executive Director and Transformation Lead, VCH
Kelle.Payne@vch.ca