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Infoway's Director of Pharmacy Relations and Deployment shares how using digital health tools, such as PrescribeIT®, can support pharmacists in collaborative patient care.
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The Value of Using Digital Health Tools for Collaborative Patient Care
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Exploring the Use and Impact of e-Prescribing on Pharmacy Practice
External Web pagePrescribing practices in Canada are changing and according to a new survey, those switching to e-prescribing value the ability to reduce fraud and improve patient safety. -
e-Prescribing Tools Can Help Reduce Administrative Burden for Physicians
External Web pageAs a rule of thumb in 2022, if I spend one hour in direct patient care, I’m spending 30 minutes to one hour on non-clinical tasks. This can include charting and documentation, gathering and interpreting clinical information — either in preparation for... -
e-Prescribing Helps First Nations Toward Improved Health Care
External Web pageDigital health technology, such as e-prescribing, may not magically bridge the barriers to health care access, but it can be taken up as one very useful component. Find out how it’s helping First Nations in the journey toward improved health care. -
A Little Inconvenience is a Small Price to Pay for Safer, more Convenient Care
External Web pageWhen it comes to e-prescribing, the little inconveniences that we must all go through are worth it, because in the end they mean safer, and yes, more convenient, patient care. Learn more about the steps PrescribeIT takes to prioritize patient safety and... -
Providing Safe, Efficient Care Requires a Fast and Effective Communications Tool
External Web pageTarek Hussein used to spend a lot of time trying to get faxed prescriptions filled. Now, with PrescribeIT®, prescriptions are sent prepopulated right into patient profiles in his pharmacy management system, enabling him to process... -
Gain Insight into Prescriptions and Improve Communications with PrescribeIT
External Web pageIs that a “3” or an “8” written on the prescription? Did the pharmacy receive the prescription cancel notification that was faxed over? Questions like these are what many prescribers and pharmacists have worried about. And they are the reason why... -
e-Prescribing Can Help Alleviate the Strain Caused by Increased Demand for Mental Health and Addictions Services
External Web pageSupporting the treatment of mental health concerns has never been more important, as the demand for services has only increased in recent years. Implementing a digital health tool like PrescribeIT, that is designed to integrate seamlessly with systems... -
e-Prescribing: Finding Balance Between In-Person and Virtual Care
External Web pageMore than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians like myself have gained experience providing virtual care to their patients. With the lifting of social distancing protocols also allowing for more in-person appointments where needed, an... -
Canadians’ Perceptions of e-Prescribing
External Web pageWe live in an age where technology enables people to instantly communicate with one another. So, it may come as a surprise to some that many prescriptions are still handwritten or printed and sent to pharmacies using a fax machine. In fact, a 2021... -
Pharmacy Appreciation Month: A Pharmacist’s Perspective on how we can Improve Collaboration with Prescribers
External Web pageAs we celebrate Pharmacy Appreciation Month, let’s show our appreciation by listening to pharmacist’s needs and supporting them with the right technology and tools so they can collaborate efficiently with other health care professionals to ensure... -
Enhancing the Safety and Integrity of Canada’s Health System
External Web pageThe pandemic has fast tracked the role technology plays in health care and it has presented Canada with an opportunity to be a global innovator. One way Canada is making strides is the way prescriptions are written and shared, which is being transformed... -
2021 at a Glance: PrescribeIT
External Web pageFor the PrescribeIT® team, 2021 was a year of rewarding partnerships, ongoing engagements and improvements, and the expansion of our service to more Canadians than ever. -
Blog Post: Reporting from the National PrescribeIT Policy and Priorities Table
External Web pageThe PrescribeIT® Policy and Priorities Table brings together a broad group of stakeholders to discuss where e-prescribing should go, convening many voices around the same table. -
Blog post : How do I…Ensure Vacation Coverage with PrescribeIT?
External Web pageIn this occasional blog series, we’ll explore some of PrescribeIT’s features and functionalities in-depth. This installment explores your questions about PrescribeIT® and vacation coverage. -
Blog Post: Safeguarding Canadians’ Health Information through e-Prescribing
External Web pageCyber attacks that affect the integrity of health care hit Canadians where it hurts most. That is why it is more critical than ever for prescribers, pharmacists and patients to choose trusted providers within the digital care space that prioritize... -
Blog Post: Prescribing Excellence at the Virtual Infoway Partnership Series
External Web pageWe are in a new era of virtual learning. The next session in our Virtual Infoway Partnership Series takes place on October 19, with the theme Prescribing Excellence. With more than half of all patient visits to their care providers resulting in a... -
Blog Post: How do I…Onboard with PrescribeIT? (For Pharmacists)
External Web pagePrescribeIT® is designed to seamlessly integrate into your pharmacy management system, increasing efficiencies, improving communication with prescribers and enabling you to dispense with confidence. Get on the leading edge of health care... -
Blog Post: How do I…Onboard with PrescribeIT? (For Prescribers)
External Web pagePrescribeIT® is Canada’s national e-prescribing service, enabling prescribers to digitally send prescription data directly to a patient’s pharmacy of choice. In this occasional blog series, we’ll explore some of PrescribeIT’s features and... -
Blog Post: Upgrading Skills with the PrescribeIT Learning Centre
External Web pageOur world is changing, and health care is no exception. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a swift pivot towards digital health tools. With Canadians increasingly using and expecting digital health tools in their daily lives, it no longer makes sense to...