The ConnectingOntario Data Contribution Project enables healthcare organizations to contribute patient data to the Acute and Community Clinical Data Repository (acCDR).
This ensures that patient information is available across the province through systems like the ConnectingOntario Clinical Viewer.
What is acCDR?
The acCDR (Acute and Community Clinical Data Repository) is a centralized repository that stores:
- Clinical encounter data
- Laboratory results
- Diagnostic imaging reports
- Medication information
Contributing to acCDR allows your organization’s data to be securely shared across the provincial EHR.
Key Prerequisite: PCR Contribution
Before contributing to acCDR, organizations must integrate with the Provincial Client Registry (PCR).
What is PCR?
- A provincial source of truth for patient demographics
- Enables accurate patient identification and matching
- Supports queries using:
- Health card number (HCN)
- Name and date of birth
PCR ensures data quality and prevents duplicate or mismatched patient records.
Benefits of Contributing
For Patients
- More complete health records across care settings
- Improved continuity of care
For Providers
- Access to richer clinical data for decision-making
For Organizations
- Contribution to a province-wide digital health system
- Improved data quality and patient matching
- Alignment with provincial standards
Summary
Contributing to ConnectingOntario through acCDR is a strategic initiative that enables organizations to participate in Ontario’s provincial EHR, improving data sharing, care coordination, and patient outcomes.
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