Frequently Asked Questions
Click on the headings below for more information and to view the
answers to the Physician Office System Program's frequently asked
questions.
Privacy & Security
|
Funding
|
Transition Allowance
|
VCUR 2006 Invoice-Based Reimbursement
|
Change Management
|
Group Transitions
What is a provincial Organizational Readiness Assessment?
A provincial Organizational Readiness Assessment (pORA) is an assessment of the ability of a clinic to protect the security of provincial health information databases...(click above question for more information)
What is a privacy impact assessment?
A privacy impact assessment (PIA) is a due diligence exercise in which a custodian...(click above question for more information)
Why does a privacy impact assessment need to be conducted?
Under section 64 of Alberta's Health Information Act, POSP clinics (click above question for more information)
How does POSP assist with the privacy requirements?
Once you have selected your qualified service provider (QSP), the Physician Office System Program (POSP) will assist you in reviewing the impact...(click above question for more information)
How is the privacy impact assessment conducted for my clinic?
Your Physician Office System Program (POSP) change management advisor, together with a privacy and security expert contracted by POSP...(click above question for more information)
When would it be necessary to change or amend our clinic's PIA?
A privacy impact assessment (PIA) is a dynamic document that must be reviewed and/or updated each time...(click above question for more information)
Do we need to review or amend our PIA if a new physician joins our clinic?
The incoming physician is required to read and acknowledge understanding of your clinic’s privacy and security policies and procedures...(Click above question for more information)
Is any privacy and security training available to support our clinic?
Privacy training is available as one of Physician Office System Program's (POSP’s) change management services to ensure your clinic’s privacy officer...(Click above question for information)
What process should we follow if our clinic has a privacy breach?
A suspected privacy breach should be identified and immediately reported to the clinic manager and privacy officer...(Click above question for more information)
Our clinic's current EMR is provided by a legacy EMR vendor. What privacy issues might be realized during the transition to our advanced EMR solution and how should these issues be managed?
A transition from a vendor conformance and usability requirements (VCUR) 2006 or other vendor to a Physician Office System Program...(click on above question for more information)
Is it necessary to inform POSP if our clinic changes its privacy officer?
A change of privacy officer should be communicated to Privacy and Security at POSP at privacy@posp.ca or call 780.452.1616 or toll free1.866.817.3875.
Who do I contact at POSP for more information and assistance with our clinic's privacy requirements?
For information and assistance regarding your privacy impact assessment (PIA) or other privacy and security issues related to your electronic medical record (EMR), email privacy@posp.ca
Contact:
Ingrid Ruys, Privacy and Security Unit Lead, POSP
call 780.452.1616, cell 780.860.9840 or toll free 1.866.817.3875
ingrid.ruys@posp.ca