The 2009 Guidelines for the Protection of Health Information is an important resource, particularly when designing or maintaining information systems. Major features include:
Expanded content on EHR and electronic medical and personal health records (EMR, PHR);
The improved PDF version, including pop-up definitions and more hyperlinks and diagrams; (See Using the e-Guidelines.);
The new 300-page textbook version, ideal to meet educational and reference needs in academic and professional settings.
No Charge In Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Saskatchewan The 2009 Guidelines and 2010 Special Edition(PDF only) are available at no charge to healthcare organizations and providers in these provinces through provincial licencing agreements. Subsequent use is subject to the licenses based on the related sub-license agreements. Jurisdictional licence subscriptions are available by contacting COACH, info@coachorg.com, phone 416.494.9324 or toll free 1.888.253.8554.
Alberta Health and Wellness
Information Policy Compliance & Access Unit
Phone 780.427.8089 hiahelpdesk@gov.ab.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Phone 709.752.6060 privacy@nlchi.nl.ca
Saskatchewan Health Information Solutions Centre (SHIN) Service Desk Phone 888.316.7446 hiscservicedesk@health.gov.sk.ca Covered: Healthcare providers who work in Saskatchewan &
staff within Health Regional Authorities & the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.