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New Law Passes to Protect Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
6 December 2018
Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients, will strengthen protection for patients from sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by regulated health professionals in Alberta. The Alberta government introduced the legislation to ensure Albertans are safe when accessing health-care services.
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Technology in Practice: In Summary
7 September 2018
Over the past several months, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta has published a series of articles about how technology is changing physiotherapy practice. Far from seeking to discourage adoption and innovation, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s purpose has been to encourage members to engage in technology adoption in a thoughtful manner, highlighting the key regulatory concerns with technology and how to mitigate the risks inherent in technology use.
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Technology in Practice: EMR First Steps
2 August 2018
So, you’ve decided to implement an Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) in your office. Congratulations! Now comes the challenge of researching and implementing the system.
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Technology in Practice: Phishing and Ransomware - Why You Should Care
5 July 2018
In addition to the more “traditional” disasters, the use of electronic systems such as EMRs and online databases to collect patient outcome information creates the risk of phishing and ransomware attacks which can have similar disastrous implications.
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Technology in Practice: Common Technical Controls and Why They Matter
1 June 2018
Being aware of and able to explain the use of administrative, physical and technical controls and how they protect private information is central to addressing patient concerns.
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Technology in Practice: Telerehabilitation
2 May 2018
These days, telerehabilitation is increasingly popular among physiotherapists, with members contacting the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta on a regular basis with questions about how to incorporate telerehabilitation into their practice.
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Technology in Practice: Understanding Administrative Controls
5 April 2018
Administrative controls include procedures, policies, standards, and rules designed to reduce risk or control a hazard. Administrative controls seek to control an identified risk at the level of the employee, but do not eliminate the hazard or risk.
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Technology in Practice: Electronic Medical Record System Adoption
7 March 2018
Electronic medical record systems (EMRs) are no longer a rarity in physiotherapy practice. Once the domain of the early adopter, these systems are increasingly common, and for good reason. The use of EMRs offers a wide range of benefits ranging from business efficiencies, to improved clinical care, and health system benefits.
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Technology in Practice: Emailing or Texting Patients
7 February 2018
The College of Physiotherapists of Alberta has heard anecdotes of organizations that actively discourage their employees from using email, due to perceived risks related to the technology. However, email and text messaging constitute powerful tools to enhance communication with patients and fellow health-care providers and meet the performance expectations outlined in the Standards of Practice, provided the technology is used effectively and appropriately.
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Technology in Practice: What are eHealth Competencies and Why Should I Care?
4 January 2018
There is a risk that we face as a profession. It’s the risk of failing to keep up with technological advances and the competencies required to use these technologies.
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