ClinicalConnect is a secure, web-based portal that gives authorized healthcare providers real-time access to their patients' electronic medical information. It is operated by Hamilton Health Sciences and is funded by Ontario Health. Data is aggregated in ClinicalConnect from all acute care hospitals, Ontario Health at Home and Regional Cancer Programs in Ontario Health West Region, plus various provincial data repositories. ClinicalConnect is a fundamental tool in bridging the gap between disparate information systems spanning a wide geographical area and multiple regional health care facilities.

Using ClinicalConnect, clinicians can gather essential integrated patient data in seconds, resulting in quicker diagnosis and treatment and improved patient care and safety. ClinicalConnect can help reduce repeat lab and diagnostic tests with significant cost savings and reduced patient distress. ClinicalConnect also helps power patient access channels, in particular a patient portal called ConnectMyHealth that will be used by patients residing in Ontario Health West Region. For more information on ConnectMyHealth's deployment in south west Ontario, visit https://info.connectmyhealth.ca. 

As outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Digital Health Playbook, to support integrated care delivery, Ontario Health Teams are required to ensure that all relevant staff have access to one of the two provincial viewers, including ClinicalConnect.

Learn more about how to gain access to ClinicalConnect to support more efficient delivery of healthcare to your patients by clicking here.

Watch this short video to learn more about ClinicalConnect.