COAHL Meeting Fall 2008 - Key Messages

1. COAHL is preparing a list of Informatics Objectives that each university could use and which would be matched to MCC objectives, CanMeds roles and eventually to other existing competencies.

2. COAHL discussed pursuing with Knowledge Ontario the possibility of offering evidence-based health information resources for all Ontarians.

3. COAHL negotiations for resources may include affiliated hospitals depending on formal relationships and on vendor willingness to do so. Each university will discuss purchases with hospitals in their own region and make appropriate arrangements that benefit all parties.

4. Point-of-care tools: COAHL members interested in comparing these resources for potential publication or conference presentation.

5. Ovid rep presented Nursing@ Ovid portal. A trial will be arranged for all COAHL sites.