June 25, 2026

One Person One Record (OPOR) Program Updates

OPOR updates at a glance:


• Reminders for Wave Two
• Wave Three – November 14
• Call for Provider Peer Mentors

*Note: Active network credentials for Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health are required to access OPOR links below.

Wave Two Reminders


Wave Two physicians are encouraged to visit the OPOR Hub* regularly for the latest Job Aids and Change Notifications to stay up-to-date and support your use of the new system. Other resources include:


• Provider Corner*
• Key Workflows and Topics for Providers*
• Logging a ticket through the CIS Help app*
• Provider Digital Adoption and Advisory Council (PDAAC) briefing notes*

Reducing Duplicate Documentation in Primary Care EMRs

Primary Care Providers (PCPs) have reported receiving a high volume of duplicate documents in their EMR inboxes, creating added administrative burden. To help reduce unnecessary duplicates, please review the Automatic Documentation Routing* resource, which outlines what documentation is automatically distributed to PCPs.

As a reminder:

• Clinic and consult notes are automatically sent to PCPs’ EMRs.
• Progress notes are not automatically distributed. 
  

Because clinic and consult notes are automatically routed when signed, any subsequent modification or addendum to a signed note will generate and send another copy to the PCP. Before signing, please take a moment to ensure your note is complete and accurate to help avoid duplicate documents requiring review. If manually copying a colleague on documentation, also confirm that the correct provider and practice location have been selected

Wave Three - November 14

Registration details for Wave Three training are coming soon. Please note that registration will begin in mid-July, followed by classroom training beginning in August.

Call for Provider Peer Mentors 



The OPOR team is seeking Provider Peer Mentors in Eastern, Northern and Western Zones. These individuals play a key role in supporting colleagues through the transition to the clinical information system (CIS), promoting readiness and providing local leadership before, during and after implementation, and will be remunerated* for their time spent on activities.


To learn more about becoming a Provider Peer Mentor, including responsibilities involved, please visit Provider Corner*. Ready to get involved? Complete the registration form.*

*Note: Active network credentials for Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health are required to access the links above.

Accessing Lab Test Results Earlier in YourHealthNS

As of today, any laboratory test results available within YourHealthNS are now accessible to patients 24 hours after results have been verified by the laboratory (replacing the current 7-day delay). Please see the news release issued to the public today from the Department of Health and Wellness here.

Read the full memo and access supporting resources that were shared with clinical teams on June 11 here.

Western Zone Women in Medicine

Community of Practice Kick Off!  

On June 18, 2026, 37 physicians came together in Kentville for the launch of the Western Zone Women in Medicine Community of Practice. The kick off was hosted by Drs. Farrell Nette, Shannon Joice, and Anna Coolen, with facilitation by Medical Affairs Executive Coaches Lorie Campbell and Verna MacDonald.

The session was lively and engaging, filled with meaningful conversation, shared experiences, and strong connections among colleagues.

A special thank‑you goes to the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation and the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation for their generous financial support, which helped make this programming possible.

Stay tuned for programming planned for fall 2026 and winter/spring 2027 as this community continues to grow and evolve.

Public Health Spring Newsletter

 We’re happy to share the Spring 2026 edition of Public Health Update!

This issue is packed with the latest news, operational updates and highlights from Public Health zones, provincial units and programs. You’ll also get a closer look at the public awareness strategy, including how campaigns and social media are helping draw attention to the good work happening in Public Health.

The Gasette - Anesthesia Newsletter June 2026

The June 2026 issue of the Dalhousie University Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine Newsletter is available online here.

Western Zone Quality Summit Highlights

The 2026 Western Zone Quality Summit brought a full day of learning, sharing and celebrating great work from across our province.

Held in Yarmouth, the summit gave teams an opportunity to showcase projects that are improving care, support one another's learning and connect with colleagues from across Western Zone.

Congratulations to this year's award winners:

🏆 Top Poster Presentation

Gender Affirming Care Clinics: Improving Access to Care for Trans and Gender-Diverse Youth

Presenters: Julien Davis, Jennifer Wheeldon, Kady Myers

🏆 Top Oral Presentation

Hobbies and Hugs Over Tethers and Drugs: Dementia and Dignity

Presenters: Elisabeth Van de Walker, Jenelle D’Entremont

🏆 People's Choice Award

IPAC Excellence: Preventing Infections, Protecting People, Promoting Flow

Presenters: Duane MacLeod, Ruth Bertrand, Amanda Webber, Ashley Surette, Megan Walker

Thank you to everyone who presented, attended and helped organize the day. Events like the Quality Summit remind us that some of the best ideas for improving healthcare come from the people delivering care every day. By sharing successes, challenges and lessons learned, we can strengthen services and improve care and outcomes for Nova Scotians.

With the Eastern, Northern and Western Zone Summits now complete, we look forward to continuing the conversation at the Central Zone Quality Summit this fall.

Health Change Makers Podcast featuring Dr. Nicole Boutilier

On June 22, 2026, Dr. Nicole Boutilier was featured on the HIROC (Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada) Healthcare Change Makers podcast. She shared her excitement about how research and AI will shape the future for Nova Scotia, and how the work we are doing is opening up Nova Scotia to innovation. She also shares many pieces of wisdom around coaching and bringing people along, so they are as connected to the work as you are.

Click here to listen to this podcast episode, or find this podcast through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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