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DataGlider receives a Portal development grant Date: March 22, 2004 Hospital Consortium, Data Glider and University of Waterloo partner on research & development project Richmond Hill, ON Hospital Consortium, DataGlider and The University of Waterloo Receive Grant to Improve Physician Decision Support Richmond Hill, Ontario, March 22, 2004 - DataGlider and its consortium partners Lakeridge Health Corporation of Oshawa, Mount Sinai Hospital of Toronto, The Credit Valley Hospital of Mississauga and the Computer Systems Group at the University of Waterloo have been awarded a grant that will provide funding to research and develop 'Point of View Intelligent Middleware' technology. The consortium partners will collaborate, research and develop an advanced system for physicians that will link data from multiple disparate back-end health systems and present the information into a personalized web-based portal 'point of view', based on physicians' unique needs and workflow. 'Point of View Intelligent Middleware' technology will provide physicians with 'snap-shot' views of combined patient information that will be accessible from a web browser or wireless device. "The improved visibility of combined patient information will improve physician decision support which in turn will enhance patient care and safety", said Dr. Don Atkinson, Chief of Staff, Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Mount Sinai Hospital is looking to utilize the technology to address the challenges of information integration and simplify access for clinicians. "There is potential to apply the strategy to manage disparate information sources internally and externally", said Dr. Lynn Nagle, Senior Vice President of Technology and Knowledge Management. "Rather than pursuing the ever-elusive single system solution, it is my belief that intelligent middleware will support clinical information integration within and between health care sectors and provide significant benefits for patient care in the very near future." The Credit Valley Hospital became involved in the project because they were interested in a solution that would seamlessly integrate with their existing HCIS related systems, on-line knowledge tools and anticipated systems to provide a single system that will handle browser-based and mobile computing equirements. "Credit Valley was looking for a solution that could unify information from different systems and provide a universal view of patient information that would improve decision support for physicians" said Jamie Bowie, Director of Information Technology. Lakeridge Health was also looking for a complete solution that could be extended to other departments throughout the corporation that had the ability to provide specific 'Points of View' for users, which could be tailored to their unique needs and workflow. Deborah Anthofer, Program Leader, Information Technology, Lakeridge Health also emphasized the importance of working with DataGlider, "We were interested in working with an industry partner that can meet the needs of the hospital today and provide a solution that was scalable and flexible to adapt to our changing needs in the future. We found DataGlider was the company that met those requirements; their core architecture is flexible and extendable and will allow us to develop specific applications that will improve efficiency and reduce cost. " DataGlider will work closely with the consortium hospital partners, who will provide the healthcare expertise and the University of Waterloo's Computer Systems Group, who will provide research and expertise around highly interactive and reactive systems. "DataGlider's technology and scaleable architecture can deliver on our Hospital Parnters' vision to provide a complete system that overcomes silos of information and uses a horizontal approach to seamlessly integrate data into a single view." said David Lewis, Director of Marketing, DataGlider. He explains, "We will also be working in real-time to existing information systems, rather than relying on a replicated database of clinical information and we will be using context management to ensure better security and patient safety." About Lakeridge Health Corporation Lakeridge Health is one of the largest hospital networks in Ontario, with three acute-care hospitals located in Bowmanville, Oshawa and Port Perry and one specialty hospital in Whitby. Our vision is to work together with health partners to promote health and deliver excellence in care to more than 500,000 people in both our rural and urban communities. For more information please visit our website www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca. About Mount Sinai Hospital Founded in 1923 and located in the heart of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital is recognized nationally and internationally as a centre for excellence for its outstanding compassionate care, teaching and research. A University of Toronto affiliated hospital, its key priority programs are perinatology, surgical oncology, musculoskeletal disease, gastrointestinal disease, molecular and sub-specialty medicine, and the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute. About The Credit Valley Hospital The Credit Valley Hospital is a modern, attractive facility located in Mississauga, Canada's sixth largest city. The slogan, "world class right here" as been adopted jointly by the hospital and its foundation as a testament to its medical expertise, state-of the-art technology, medical research and commitment to quality patient care. The hospital's current $300+ million construction project includes a regional cancer centre, ambulatory care centre and regional maternal/child centre. About DataGlider DataGlider is a leading provider of web-based portal and wireless solutions for Healthcare. DataGlider combines back-end integration with interactive Portal front-end technology to bring integrated health information into personalized 'Points of View'. DataGlider's solutions enable healthcare providers to enhance patient care, increase patient safety, and improve clinical workflow and efficiency. For more information, visit our website at www.dataglider.com, or call 905-707-4212. About University of Waterloo Ranked No. 1 for best overall reputation in the annual university survey in Maclean's magazine, UW is an innovative institution that responds to the needs of society. With more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students, it was the first university in Canada to offer the co-operative system of study, balancing theoretical learning with practical experience in the workplace. Today, UW is a research-intensive university, committed to discovering new knowledge and finding ways to use that knowledge for the benefit of society. For more information visit www.uwaterloo.ca For further information please contact: David Lewis, Director of Marketing, DataGlider Tel: (905) 707-4216 dlewis@dataglider.com Lindsay Gillard, Communications Officer, Lakeridge Health Corporation Tel: (905) 576-8711 ext. 4884 lgillard@lakeridgehealth.on.ca |
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