April 9, 2026

One Person One Record (OPOR) Program Updates

OPOR Updates This Week at a Glance:


• Validate Your Provider Practice Information by April 17
• Provider Readiness Hubs
• Reminder: Wave Two training and practice opportunities
• Reminder: Complete the Change Readiness Survey by April 12
• Accessing OPOR support

Note: Active network credentials for Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health are required to access links above and below, unless otherwise indicated. More information beneath.

Validate Your Provider Practice Information by April 17

All Nova Scotia Health providers are required to access an online tool to validate the OPOR Provider Dictionary by April 17. This is necessary to ensure your information is accurate to ensure results and reports are routed properly. You need to use your Nova Scotia Health login to do this. 

Community providers are responsible for keeping their practice details current, including location and contact information. Updates can be made via the Physician Portal. Additionally, Nova Scotia Health teams will be reaching out to community providers from now until April 17 to actively validate this information.  

Visit a Provider Readiness Hub to Practice and Personalize

On-site Provider Readiness Hubs are open across Central Zone, offering flexible drop-in opportunities to continue building confidence ahead of Go-Live. Learn more here. 

• Explore the CIS
• Connect with Provider Peer Mentors & the Provider Adoption Team
• Complete personalization in the live domain

Available five (5) days a week, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, from April 1 to May 8. Locations include:


• Victoria General Hospital (VGH): Bethune Building, Room 831
• Cobequid Community Health Centre: Room 3421
• Halifax Infirmary Library: Room 2207
• Dartmouth General Hospital: Room 1612
• Canadian Cancer Society (South Street): Boardrooms 200 and 201

One month to go: Are you ready for Wave Two? 

Remember: CIS training is required to receive CIS access. Complete your training to ensure you’re ready ahead of Go-Live. Visit the OPOR Hub’s Training Registration Portal to secure your spot.

Want extra practice? Virtual Practice Labs run daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. until May 8, 2026. These self-paced sessions let you explore workflows in a low-pressure, supportive environment. Register here for Virtual Practice Labs.


Stay Up-To-Date: Visit the OPOR Hub Provider Corner

Nova Scotia Health physicians are encouraged to visit the Provider Corner section of the OPOR Hub for the latest updates, resources and tools to support your preparation for Wave Two, including:

• Provider Digital Adoption and Advisory Council (PDAAC) meeting briefing notes
• Provider Education and Learning pages for resources tailored to your practice area
• The Provider Passport, which offers a step-by-step overview of everything you need to complete and prepare ahead of Go-Live

Complete the Change Readiness Survey 

Central Zone providers: your input is needed now. The Change Readiness Survey closes this Sunday, April 12. Your feedback is critical! Complete the survey today. 

Need Help? Here's How to Get Support

If you have questions about the CIS implementation, there are plenty of ways to get timely help. Please use the right support channel so your questions are answered as quickly as possible. In addition to email contacts beneath, the OPOR Hub is also a great place to find resources guides and answers anytime.


• Practice-related questions: oporpracticeintegration@nshealth.ca 
• Provider questions: Contact your Provider Liaison or Provider Peer Mentor
• Education & classroom training: oporeducation-gl2@nshealth.ca 
• Virtual Practice Lab: oporpracticelab@nshealth.ca 
• General questions: opor@nshealth.ca 

Access to the OPOR Hub, including all links above, requires active Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health network credentials. This communication is intended for Nova Scotia Health providers, clinicians and staff in relation to OPOR.

Important Update for Ocean Sending Providers: Upcoming DI Appointment Migration

As part of OPOR-CIS Wave Two, all Diagnostic Imaging (DI) appointments scheduled for May 9, 2026 and beyond will be migrated to the new system.

This work will begin this month and will continue for several weeks. There is no expected impact to sending providers and no action is required. You should not receive email notifications for migrated appointments; however, if you do, please submit a ticket at www.referralsns.ca/ask.

Notifiable Disease List: Updates and Reporting Requirements

Several notifiable diseases require immediate notification, even of suspect cases. Immediate action must be taken to protect the health and safety of our communities.

Read this memo from Dr. Ryan Sommers, Senior Regional Medical Officer of Health, which outlines the newly updated Notifiable Disease List for Nova Scotia and associated reporting requirements.

A poster is available for download and posting in your area.

2025: Perioperative Network Year in Review

2025 was a year of momentum and meaningful collaboration between the network and zones. For the third year in a row, surgical volumes were up, waitlists were down and more Nova Scotians received the care they needed, sooner. Learn more.

West Bedford Transitional Health Centre Expands

Nova Scotians will have greater access to care, as the West Bedford Transitional Health Centre expands to include a new wing and 110 new beds.

This purpose-designed expansion will help more patients transition from hospital to home, increasing health system capacity. Read more.

World Pet Day: The Paws That Help Us Feel At Home

World Pet Day (April 11) reminds us of the joy, comfort and companionship animals bring into our lives. For physicians who have made the life-changing move to Nova Scotia, the bond becomes even more meaningful.


Visit the Physician Portal to read what some of these four-legged companions had to say about their experience moving to Nova Scotia and how they've found a new home on Canada's East coast.

Leading the Way: An Interview with Dr. Dosanjh

This podcast from the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders features family physician and past president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh.

Tune in to learn more about her leadership journey and her thoughts on the power of mentorship. Listen here.

Physician Learning Opportunities

Strengthening Civility in Healthcare Teams: Respect, Engagement and Burnout Prevention – Dr. Michael Leiter, PhD



The cost of incivility in healthcare is high, with negative impacts on morale, patient care and burnout. This webinar explores how small, intentional actions can foster a culture of respect and engagement in healthcare teams. Grounded in the SCORE (Strengthening a Culture of Respect and Engagement) framework, this session offers practical, research-based strategies to reduce burnout, improve team dynamics and enhance patient care.

🗓 Date: April 22, 2026

🕚 Time: 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

💻 Location: Virtual

Dr. Leiter is an organizational consultant and leading expert in the psychology of work, with academic credentials from Duke University, Vanderbilt University and a PhD from the University of Oregon. He has held prominent academic roles, including Canada Research Chair in Occupational Health and Wellness at Acadia University and Professor at Deakon University in Australia.

Register Here

Managing Unprofessional Behaviour: A Fully Accredited Workshop for Physician Leaders

Nova Scotia Health is partnering with CMPA to present this fully accredited, in-person workshop for physician leaders. Participants will have an opportunity to learn approaches to managing unprofessional behaviour and practice their skills in a safe, supportive environment.

🗓 Date: April 24, 2026

🕚 Time: 8:00a.m.-4:00 p.m.

💻 Location: 90 Lovett Lake Crt, Halifax

CMPA Members Register Here

CMPA Non-Members Register Here

This full-day session will be facilitated by CMPA Physician Advisors Dr. Cheryl Hunchak, MD, CCFP (EM), MPH, FCFP and Dr. Heather Murray, MD, MSc, FRCP, along with Colin J. Clarke, K.C., Partner, Cox & Palmer. Deadline to register is April 22.

Please note that catering will not be provided for this session. Participants are invited to bring their own morning coffee and lunch or purchase lunch off-site.

Event poster and more information can be found here.

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In the event we're engaged in another call, rest assured your voice message will be promptly addressed within one business day. Your concerns will be directed to the Medical Affairs team and our health system partners for resolution.

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