Month: July 2017

UHIN is delighted to announce that it is now connected with HealtHIE Nevada the health information exchange serving the people of Nevada! This is the latest connection in the multi-state Patient Centered Data Home™ (PCDH). Through the PCDH, Admit / Discharge / Transfer (ADT) notifications will be sent to those participating Utah providers for their consented patients experiencing a medical encounter in Nevada. Conversely ADT notifications for consented Nevadans receiving medical care in Utah also will be sent to the primary care physician back home.

In accordance with their community requirements, all patients receiving medical care in Nevada must sign a consent form to have their records shared. Patients may sign the consent form at their participating provider office or clinic. A list of participating organizations is available at http://healthienevada.org/how-do-i-sign-up/.

Additionally, through its connection with UHIN, HealtHIE Nevada will be able to exchange ADTs with the other HIES across the West participating in the PCDH. This expansion of the PCDH helps to ensure that vital health records follow the patient no matter where they receive care throughout the region.

To sign up for out-of-state ADTs, please contact your Member Relations Team Rep.

UHIN has added more new data sources to the CHIE! The latest additions include one of Utah’s newest hospitals, a home health center, a nine-location family practice, and two Skilled Nursing Facilities! Now contributing valuable data to the Clinical Health Information Exchange are: Mountain Point Medical Center, Aspen Ridge, Aspen Ridge – West, Symbii Home Health, and Premier Family Medical.

Aspen Ridge and Aspen Ridge West are alternatives to nursing homes. Their professionals specialize in short-term nursing and rehabilitation during the period between leaving the hospital and returning home. Nurses work closely with physicians, patients and families to ensure the needs of each person are met, while rehabilitation teams work to help patients restore the necessary abilities for independent living.

Mountain Point Medical Center is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving the people of northern Utah County. It is a campus of Jordan Valley Medical Center. The hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, maternity care, intensive and progressive care, and women’s health services.

Premier Family Medical has nine locations across Utah County. The nearly 40 providers offer a wide-range of services including pediatris, OB-GYN services, physical therapy and urgent care. Specialists also treat a variety of other issues such as emphysema, hypertension, asthma, migraines and osteoporosis.

Symbii Home Health offers a variety of services for patients to help them heal and manage their chronic diseases. Working with the patient’s personal physician, Symbii’s staff offer pain management, disease management, diabetes care, physical, speech and occupational therapies, medication assistance, and a variety of other services.

UHIN is excited to add these new data sources as we continue to grow the cHIE. The Clinical Portal now includes data from over 500 clinics and hospitals in Utah and the surrounding states! For a full list of facilities sharing data through the CHIE, visit https://uhin.org/the-chies-data-sources/.

UHIN is excited to announce that it is now connected with the Nebraska Health Information Initiative (NeHII)! As part of the multi-state Patient Centered Data Home™ (PCDH), Admit / Discharge / Transfer (ADT) notifications will be sent to those participating Utah providers for their patients experiencing a medical encounter in Nebraska. Conversely ADT notifications for Nebraskans receiving medical care in Utah also will be sent to the primary care physician back home.

Additionally, through its connection with UHIN, NeHII will be able to exchange ADTs with the HIEs in Arizona and western Colorado, as part of the PCDH. This expansion of the PCDH helps to ensure that vital health records follow the patient no matter where they receive care throughout the West.

To sign up for out-of-state ADTs, please contact your Member Relations Team Rep.

UHIN is excited to announce the addition of even more new data sources to the CHIE, including additional Skilled Nursing Facilities! New SNFs contributing valuable data to the clinical Health Information Exchange are: Harrison Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Holladay Healthcare Center, and St. Joseph Villa. Joining these organizations are home health and hospice entities Community Nursing Services, and OneCare Home Health and Hospice.

Community Nursing Services provides compassionate care when a person becomes seriously ill, suffers an injury or is nearing the end of life. Their nurses and staff are committed to helping patients as well as their family members and caregivers throughout the healing process.

Harrison Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation continually strives to make a difference in the lives of the those they serve. Its staff works to provide a level of service that ensures a comfortable, safe and therapeutic stay at their facility.

Holladay Healthcare Center understands that each patient has unique and different needs. That’s why its therapy programs are truly state-of-the-art, offering the finest in therapists, equipment and services. Programs are always designed for optimal comfort and results.

OneCare Home Health and Hospice provides personalized, high-quality care to those needing home health or hospice support. They work diligently to serve those suffering with decline, aging, or end of life issues, reassuring family members that help is available; often at no cost.

St. Joseph Villa offers unique services required for each individual situation. Their Interdisciplinary Care Team meets with clients and their families shortly after admission to allow nurses, therapists, nutritionists, social services workers, and others the opportunity to discuss a broad spectrum of topics to ensure the patient feels comfortable and gets as well as possible.

UHIN is excited to add these new data sources as we continue to grow the CHIE. The Clinical Portal now includes data from over 500 clinics and hospitals in Utah and the surrounding states! For a full list of facilities sharing data through the CHIE, visit https://uhin.org/the-chies-data-sources/.