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Optional documents to guide you through the CII/CPAR implementation steps below:
- Team Toolkit - 89 pages [May 2020]
- Clinic Journey RACI - Resource Centre article
- Process Map: Clinic Journey Overview - 1 page [March 2020]
- Roles and Responsibilities - Resources Centre article
Step 1: Learn How CII/CPAR Works
- What is CII/CPAR and How Does It Work? - webpage
- How CII/CPAR Works in Your EMR:
- EMR - Resources Centre category
- Also consider attending one of the CII/CPAR training sessions on the CII/CPAR Training and Events page
Step 2: Readiness Requirements
Start by watching the following 5 min video: Participation Requirements [January 2021]
Then, ensure that you meet the following requirements for CII/CPAR participation:
A. You are Panel Ready
- Use the Panel Readiness Checklist to assess your panel readiness. You are panel ready if you can check off all items on the checklist.
- For additional paneling resources, please see the Panel Processes Change Package.
B. Your Clinic is Live on Netcare*
- To request Netcare access, please contact your Netcare Access Administrator or the eHealth Netcare Support Team for support at: 1-855-643-8649 or eHealthProviderSupport@gov.ab.ca .
- Additional information can also be found on the Alberta Netcare Registration Webpage.
C. Your Clinic Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is Up-To-Date*
- Completion of the PIA Update Self-Assessment is recommended.
- For additional information on updating your clinic PIA, click here.
D. You are using a CII-conformed EMR:
- Microquest Healthquest
- QHR Accuro
- TELUS Med Access, PS Suite, or Wolf
*If you answer "no" to one or both of these requirements, you may still proceed to Step 3 below. The eHealth Support Services (eHSS) will help you with these requirements once you have submitted your completed Confirmation of Participation (CoP) form.
Step 3: Complete the Confirmation of Participation (CoP) & CPAR Panel Forms
A new Electronic Confirmation of Participation form has recently launched. Click below to try it out.
A. Complete the appropriate Confirmation of Participation (CoP) form below and email the completed form to eHealthCII-Implementation@gov.ab.ca
- Confirmation of Participation Form (up to 25 participants) [March 2024]
- Need help filling out the form?
- How to Complete the CoP for Primary Care, Pediatricians and Mixed Primary Care and Specialty Clinics - 2 pages [January 2021]
- Completing the Confirmation of Participation Form: Primary Care, Pediatric and Mixed PC/Spec Clinics - 12.5 min video [January 2021]
- Tips for Completing PDF Forms - 1 page [January 2021]
B. Complete the CPAR Panel Forms
- Forms Checklist [November 2019]
- Panel Request eForm Instructions [November 2019]
- CPAR Access Administrator eForm Instructions [November 2019]
What Happens Next?
Step 4: The eHealth Support Services (eHSS) Team Manages EMR Set-Up and Testing
After you have submitted your CoP, eHeath Support Services will contact you about your privacy risk assessment (PIA) and next steps to start the implementation process.
Step 5: Go-Live Day!
The day after your go-live day, you can upload panels to CPAR, view encounter information on Alberta Netcare, submit consult reports to Alberta Netcare, and start receiving eNotifications.