1. ConnectingOntario ClinicalViewer
Release 9.1 Changes
June 2017
CO_Release9.1Changes.potx

2. Use of this slide deck
eHealth Ontario encourages the use of the materials as they are designed for the education and training of users of the ConnectingOntario ClinicalViewer. You are permitted to customize these materials according to your organization’s learning needs with the following exception:
You must not change any messaging or wording regarding DHDR as it pertains to the Medications portlet. Any changes require approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). Contact for more information

3. New in Release 9.1 Replace and Standardize Branding
General User Interface changes
ConnectingOntario Header
Privacy Enhancements
Medications Portlet
Enhanced Clinical Views
Access Enhancements
Performance Enhancements

4. Replace and Standardize Branding
The ConnectingOntario branding will be replaced throughout the system in order to present a standardized look and feel
Applies to the ClinicalViewer, the Site Admin and Solution Admin portals, and the Reporting Solution
ConnectingOntario logo:
eHealth Ontario logo:

5. External links are accessed through a drop down menu
Release 9.1
Links moved to the left to accommodate Ontario/eHealth Ontario logo. Footer is fixed at bottom of screen
Spacing between banner, timeline and portlets removed to maximize viewing space
External links are accessed through a drop down menu
New logo
Overview: User Interface Changes
Navigation bar is fixed to one position on the screen and includes new features

6. Header Changes Applications Menu for External Links
The ConnectingOntario ClinicalViewer header has been changed to include a drop-down list of available links rather than a list across the top
Hovering over the Applications icon will display the options
Clicking an item will open a new browser tab or window
Clicking the menu icon will hide the options

7. Data Summary Update Medications Portlet – Dispensed Medications
A Dispensed Medications tab has been added to the Data Summary
This tab contains a link to the MOHLTC’S website which outlines the information available within the Digital Health Drug Repository
The OLIS tab has been renamed to Lab and Pathology Results and contains a link to list of contributing sites
Click for hyperlink

8. Enhanced Protection of Personal Health Information
MRNs and Associated Organizations removed from Patient Search Results, Patient Banner and My Workspace
ClinicalViewer will no longer display the patient MRN and organization name of organizations where the patient received health services
Health card number and the associated province will display instead

9. Enhanced Protection of Personal Health Information
MRNs and Associated Organizations removed from Patient Search Results, Patient Banner and My Workspace
Patient Banner
My Workspace

10. Medications Portlet Dispensed Medications Tab
Displays information from the provincial Digital Health Drug Repository (DHDR) for Ontarians with an Ontario Health Number
For information about DHDR visit and Information Available to Health Care Providers through the Digital Health Drug Repository
Refer to Medications portlet (DHDR) education resources for the information end-users need to know prior to accessing DHDR:

11. Medications Portlet Dispensed Medications Tab
Medications portlet behaves as other portlets in ClinicalViewer
More columns display in the summary list view or individual portlet view
Dispensed Date (reverse chronological) is used for the default sorting order
Standard Consent Directive and Override messages appear when directive is in place
Sort and Filter is available on all columns
The Drug Utilization Review (DUR) icon is displayed next to the name of any drug that has DUR information
List of medications for the selected period can be printed from the individual portlet or summary list view using the Print icon

12. Medications Portlet Dispensed Medications Tab
When a medication is selected, the full information is displayed in the Details panel below the medication list
DUR information displays at the bottom left of the Details panel: Reason for DUR, Action Taken, Additional Information

13. Medications Portlet Dispensed Medications Tab
All users who override a consent directive in DHDR are required to print a hard-copy express consent form and, after obtaining informed consent, obtain a signature from the patient or substitute decision maker
The required consent form is available within the Consent Override Dialogue Box and Applications Menu

14. Enhanced Clinical Views
Changes to Navigation Bar
ClinicalViews have been enhanced and improved to provide a better ability to access views and create custom views
Action icons have been added to the function bar: Add, Edit, Copy, Delete, and Set as default
The navigation bar has been renamed to Patient Care Views
The standard Clinical Views are now called Shared Views
Action icons for the Shared Views are: Add to My Views and Set as default
Any of the My Views or the Shared Views can be set as your preferred default Patient Care View .

15. Enhanced Clinical Views (continued)
Changes to Navigation Bar
Creating and modifying a custom view has been simplified and improved
Available components can be dragged and dropped into a single column or a triple column layout
New pre-defined icons can be used to identify custom views
Existing custom views in R8 will not carry over into R9.1 These will need to be re-created. Refer to “How to Personalize Your View” tip sheet.

16. Enhanced Clinical Views (continued)
Creating Custom Views
A custom view can now be created and modified from a Shared View
A Shared View is selected and then duplicated
The duplicate appears in the My Views panel and can be customized
Existing custom views in R8 will not carry over into R These will need to be re-created. Refer to “How to Personalize Your View” tip sheet.

17. Access Enhancements Logging off
Users are required to log out from the ClinicalViewer for privacy and security purposes
If a user navigates away from the ClinicalViewer without properly logging out, the session will terminate within a few seconds. In this case, if the back button is used, the ConnectingOntario Logout page displays as if the session has been terminated
Multiple browser windows – if the ClinicalViewer is opened in a new internet tab or window within the same type of browser, all instances will be logged out (or timed out) simultaneously

18. Performance Enhancements
Data Caching
When a view is changed and timeline is maintained, information will load from the cache within a 10-minute cache period rather than a query being reissued
E.g., changing from Summary View to the Documents/Notes View (individual Portlet) will not result in a new query being issued if timeline is not changed
The cache is tied to the current user session, current patient, current time range, and current consent override state. If any of these change, then the cache is cleared
Refreshing from the browser will cause a reload from the cache
Refreshing the timelines or using the refresh button on an individual portlet (now available on all portlets) results in a new query being issued