2009 Guidelines: Enhanced PDF, New Reference Book
The 2009 Guidelines for the Protection of Health Information, available as both user-friendly PDF and a new reference book, is an important resource for protecting privacy and security of health information, particularly when designing or maintaining information systems. (See prices and Media Release.) Major changes 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;
- Carrying out a major update on the Guidelines every second year and issuing supplementary handbooks focusing on specific subject areas or audiences in the alternate years.
*No charge in four provinces.
| No Charge In Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Saskatchewan The Guidelines is available at no charge in these provinces through provincial licence agreements, as described below. Subsequent use of the Guidelines is subject to these 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. |
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| Alberta COACH members who work with a Health Region or Board can obtain the Guidelines at no charge through their privacy or security office |
Alberta Health and Wellness Information Policy |
| Manitoba |
Manitoba eHealth |
NEW!Newfoundland & Labrador |
Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information |
| Saskatchewan COACH members who work with a Health Region or Board or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency can obtain the Guidelines at no charge through their information technology or security officer or privacy office. |
Health Information Solutions Centre Service Desk |
Take a closer look
Preview the 2009 Guidelines Preface and Table of Contents and learn more on the Background page.
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