Lab Results Review Update - Microbiology

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• Lab Results Review Update - Microbiology

With the aim of improving lab results review for microbiology, as of June 11, 2026, tests will be reorganized into the following folders (click the camera icon to see an example screenshot):

• Bacterial 
• STI
• Viral: HIV, Hepatitis, Viral - Respiratory, Viral - Other 
• Fungal 
• Parasitic 
• Serology 
• Other Microbiology (includes prions, e.g., CJD, unclassified new/emerging pathogens)

If you see microbiology tests that appear to be in the wrong section, please put in a Connect Care ticket and forward to help.cmio@hssab.ca.

The Lab team is working hard to re-organize the remaining sections of lab results in the Results Review tree in the coming months.

Updates to Pain Management Lidocaine and Ketamine Infusion Orders

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• Updates to Pain Management Lidocaine and Ketamine Infusion Orders

As of June 9, 2026, safety changes will be made to the Adult Lidocaine Infusion order set and orderable ERX as well as the Adult Low Dose Ketamine Infusion order set and orderable ERX (click the camera icon to see screenshots). Note that these changes are only for Pain Management infusions – they do NOT affect Pediatric orders nor Cardiac Lidocaine orders (for ventricular arrythmias). 

 

Update for Personalized Notes Speed Buttons

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• Update for Personalized Notes Speed Buttons

Users can create speed buttons in the Notes activity for personalized SmartPhrases and SmartText that can help speed up documentation and reduce the number of clicks. A recent update to this feature allows users to now also select a Service type and add NoteWriter Macros when creating a Notes speed button. Note that previously created speed buttons will need to be edited/re-personalized to include the Service type and/or Macros. 

For steps on how to create, edit, or delete a Notes speed button, see pages 10 and 11 of the new CMIO SmartTools Quick Start Guide.

• Quick Start Guide: SmartTools - CMIO

Updates to Iron Ferric Derisomaltose Therapy Plan

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• Updates to Iron Ferric Derisomaltose Therapy Plan

To address prescriber workflow concerns and increase efficiency, as of June 9, 2026, the Iron Ferric Derisomaltose Adult Therapy Plan will be separated into two separate therapy plans, based on medication dose and patient weight:

• Iron Ferric Derisomaltose 1000 mg – Adult OR Greater than or equal to 50 kg
• Iron Ferric Derisomaltose 500 mg – Adult OR Less than 50 kg

When a prescriber searches for the therapy plan after the change, they will see both options (click the camera icon for a screenshot), and each will have the relevant medication order preselected. 

 

Optimization Training - Classes in June 2026 (Updated)

The CMIO Prescriber Experience team offers Optimization classes (a.k.a. Thrive classes), where Connect Care prescribers can learn how to take full advantage of the features of the clinical information system, to help maximize their productivity and spend more time with patients. Classes are typically 60 minutes in length each and focus on completing common workflows more efficiently.

Below are the Optimization classes currently scheduled for June 2026 [edit May 29: updated with more classes]. 

• Dragon Medical One (DMO) Advanced
• June 11, 12:00–13:00
• June 25, 12:00–13:00
• In Basket Clean Up 1:1
• June 2, 08:30–09:00, 10:00–10:30
• June 3, 08:00–08:30
• June 4, 12:00–12:30, 13:00–13:30
• June 8, 09:00–09:30
• June 9, 08:30–09:00, 10:00–10:30
• June 10, 12:00–12:30
• June 11, 14:00–14:30, 15:00–15:30
• June 15, 08:00–08:30, 09:00–09:30
• June 22, 12:00–12:30, 13:00–13:30
• June 24, 12:00–12:30
• In Basket Management
• June 3, 09:00–10:00
• June 4, 15:00–16:00
• June 11, 11:00–12:00
• June 12, 14:00–15:00
• June 17, 09:30–10:30
• Lab Ordering
• June 5, 10:00–11:00
• Notes
• June 1, 12:00–13:00
• June 15, 12:00–13:00
• Orders Optimization
• June 9, 11:00–12:00
• June 11, 09:30–10:30
• SmartTools
• June 10, 12:00–13:00
• June 22, 12:00–13:00
• Therapy Plans
• June 2, 12:00–13:00
• June 9, 11:00–12:00
• June 18, 12:00–13:00
• June 30, 12:00–13:00

Prescribers can register for these Optimization classes at the below link (clicking the “Optimization” button at the bottom of any page in the Connect Care Manual will also take you to the booking page); a tip sheet provides help navigating the booking page. Spots are limited to ensure trainers can address individual questions. Please ensure that you review your confirmation email from "Bookings CMIO Thrive" for the class link, and requirements for the session.

• Register: CMIO Optimization Classes
• Tip: How To Register for CMIO Thrive/Optimization Classes
• Manual: Optimization Training
• Questions: CMIO.Optimization@healthsharedservices.ca

New Leuprolide/Lupron Order Panel

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• New Leuprolide/Lupron Order Panel

As of June 2, 2026, a new order panel for leuprolide/Lupron will be available for ambulatory prescribers (click the camera icon to see a screenshot). Note that, for Oncology patients, prescribers should continue to order leuprolide via Complex Therapy Plans and Treatment Plans only. 

 

New "This Visit" Activity for Orthopaedic Ambulatory Clinics

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• New "This Visit" Activity for Orthopaedic Ambulatory Clinics

As of June 9, 2026, Orthopaedic ambulatory clinics will see an enhancement in Connect Care that brings key workflows into one place. The workspace will move from the Plan and Communications activity tabs to the "This Visit" activity tab, creating a more streamlined experience for completing patient encounters (click the below camera icon to see a screenshot). This Visit builds on Plan by going beyond order-focused tools to include everything needed to document, manage orders, and wrap up the visit. 

• Clinicians can access problem lists, visit diagnoses, medications, smart sets, patient instructions, service codes, and follow-up steps all in one view, reducing the need to switch tabs.
• With the widescreen view in This Visit, clinicians can also benefit from a more efficient layout with less scrolling and fewer screen changes. 

The new layout is now available in training environments for teams to preview and practice ahead of implementation.

For more information, see the updated Exercise Booklet.

• Exercise Booklet: Orthopaedic Surgery
• Poster: Coming Soon - This Visit Tab

Update to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Orders

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• Removal of Order Questions from Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Orders

As of May 28, 2026, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) outpatient orders will be updated to remove certain order-level questions. The removed questions cannot be reliably answered at the time of ordering and are more appropriate to complete at the time of specimen collection. While the changes are for outpatient orders, after this update prescribers who have personalized outpatient or inpatient TDM orders may see changes when opening these orders and will need to re-personalize particular fields. The same questions had already been removed from inpatient TDM orders in an earlier update, but those changes may not previously have been fully reflected in all personalized inpatient orders.

The following order questions will be removed from the Order Composer for TDM orders in outpatient contexts: 

• Dose Regimen 
• Drug dose route 
• How long on current dose regimen?
• Date of Last Dose (or IV Complete)
• Time of Last Dose (or IV Complete)
• Date of Next Dose (or IV Start)
• Time of Next Dose (or IV Start)

Any existing personalization for the "Frequency" (inpatient only), "Specimen Type", and "Specimen Source" fields in TDM orders will be removed. Prescribers will need to re-personalize these fields after the update. Click the below camera icon for details on how to re-personalize these fields.

For detailed guidance on TDM workflows, see the Manual. If additional support is needed for re-personalization, please email help.cmio@hssab.ca.

• Manual: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Orders

Postpartum Caesarean Order Set Update - Suture/Staple Removal Order Change

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• Postpartum Caesarean Order Set Update - Suture/Staple Removal Order Change

As of June 2, 2026, the previous inpatient mode Staple Removal order will be removed from the Postpartum Caesarean order set, as that order was discontinued when patients are discharged, leaving Public Health without the order they need. An ambulatory order for Suture/Staple Removal will instead be added, along with an inpatient Nursing Communication order (click the camera icon for a screenshot). The Suture/Staple Removal order will persist post-discharge and so will be accessible by Public Health.

Note that prescribers will need to update personalized versions of the order set to reflect the new order.

Fixative Warning in Specimen Navigator for Non-Pathology Specimen

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• Fixative Warning in Specimen Navigator for Non-Pathology Specimen 

As of June 2, 2026, a new pop-up alert will appear in the Specimen Navigator when a fixative (e.g., Formalin or Other fixative) is selected for non-pathology tests, including Microbiology, Molecular diagnostics, and Cytogenetics. This pop-up will appear in the Intraprocedure and Postprocedure navigator, where the Specimen Navigator is embedded. Additionally, the field previously labelled "Non-Frozen Attributes" will be renamed to "Pathology/Cytology Attributes."

• Why: Fixatives are only appropriate for Pathology and Cytology specimens. Selecting a fixative for non-pathology tests can compromise specimen integrity and affect results. The alert prevents errors at the point of order entry before labels are printed. 

• What: When a non-pathology test is ordered with a fixative selected, a pop-up warning will appear prompting correction (click the below camera icon to see a screenshot). 

•  How to resolve the alert:
• Scenario 1: Pathology and non-pathology tests ordered together – Edit the order, remove the non-pathology test, and reorder it without fixative to create separate specimens. 
• Scenario 2: Non-pathology test with fixative selected – Edit the order, remove the fixative selection, and accept changes. 

For assistance or additional training, please contact the CMIO Prescriber Experience Team at help.cmio@hssab.ca.

Adult Enteral Feeding (EN) Order Changes

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• Adult Enteral Feeding (EN) Order Changes

As of June 2, 2026, adult enteral nutrition orders will be changing to improve patient safety, reporting, and operations, impacting all inpatient and Continuing Care settings. The orders are being updated with new content, display, and functionality. Any previous personalization of these orders will need to be updated after the change. Following the change, please do not modify or re-order old orders but instead place a net new order.

Key changes include:

• The name of the orders will change to Adult Enteral Feeding with Tray, Adult Enteral Feeding without Tray, and Adult Enteral Feeding Safe Start.
• Hard stops will be added for several items to ensure Patient Food Services teams have the necessary information to deliver enteral feeds (e.g., "Formula" and "Formula Volume to Prepare"). Other hard stops will be added that are dependent on administration and modular entry.
• Modules/Additives will be renamed to "Modular", and a second modular option will be available.
• Safe Start order will be restricted to Peptamen AF 1.2 (Semi-Elemental) and with limited rate options. If other formulas or rates are desired, please use the Adult Enteral Feeding with/without Tray order.
• The Adult Enteral Nutrition order set will be revised and will require re-personalization.
• System order sets will require re-personalization of any adult EN orders.

Dietitians will cutover diet and nutrition orders, and old orders will be replaced with new orders within 1 week (goal by June 9). 

For more information, see:

• Memo: Adult Enteral Nutrition Order Changes (June 2, 2026)
• FAQ: Adult EN Order Changes
• Poster: Adult EN Safe Start Order Changes
• Quick Start Guide: Adult Enteral Feeding Orders

New Adult Surgery Preprocedure Order Sets with Preselected Orders

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• New Adult Surgery Preprocedure Order Sets with Preselected Orders

As of May 28, 2026, two new adult preprocedure order sets for surgical patients will be available, one for elective cases and one for emergent procedures (click the camera icon to see a screenshot). The order sets will include preselected orders to support more efficient ordering, and are intended to streamline preprocedure workflows, support consistent practice, and reduce the risk of order entry errors. They are designed to support clinical care while still allowing for prescriber judgment. 

The order sets are expected to be available in the system on May 28, 2026. Use of these order sets is strongly encouraged to improve efficiency and reduce the need for personalization before order entry.

Anesthesia Update - New Chart Correction Tool

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• Anesthesia Update - New Delete Documentation from Deleted Record Chart Correction Tool

As of May 26, 2026, a new Chart Correction Tool, "Anesthesia - Delete Documentation from Deleted Record", will be made available to Anesthesia users. This tool will allow users to delete incorrect documentation (e.g., medications from the MAR, LDAs, flowsheet entries) from a record that has already been soft-deleted. 

For details, see the updated guide (page 4). 

• Guide: Anesthesia Chart Correction

Tool Tune Up: May 2026 Order Tool Updates

The spreadsheet linked from this post will be updated throughout the month as needed. 
Consider looking back each week.

The spreadsheet linked below details recent or upcoming changes to order tools (e.g., order sets, SmartSets, therapy plans) that may impact prescriber personalization. Note that the link to the spreadsheet remains the same for the calendar year, with a new tab added for each month. 

The spreadsheet is typically updated at the end of each week if any new changes are confirmed/implemented. If the spreadsheet has been updated, a note with the date will be added after the spreadsheet link.

• Spreadsheet: Order Tool Updates - May 2026 [updated May 21]
• If you get an error clicking the above link, please right-click to copy the link, and then paste into your browser.
• Tip: See the first "READ ME" tab for an explanation of the spreadsheet's tabs and columns. 

Anesthesia Update - Managing Patient-Reported Glucose Results

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• Anesthesia Update - MyChart Patient-Entered Flowsheets Manager Activity

As of May 19, 2026, Anesthesia users will be able to independently manage the In Basket messages they receive around patient-reported glucose results. 

Previously, when Anesthesia users clicked the “Manage these messages” link in the In Basket message (or accessed via the chart), they would get a "You do not have security to edit this record" error message in the Patient-Entered Flowsheet Manager activity, and an IT analyst would need to resolve the task on behalf of the user. Anesthesia users will now have the proper security setting to view and edit the Patient Reported Glucose flowsheet, so that they can resolve the task on their own. 

Click the camera icon below to see a screenshot of what Anesthesia users should see following the change.

In Basket Update - Changes to Default Display

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• In Basket Update - Changes to Default Display of Select Message Types

As of May 21, 2026, the default display of some In Basket message types will be changing to a more standardized, streamlined view (click camera icon for example screenshots). Note that those who had previously personalized their display of the impacted In Basket message types will lose their personalization with this change; tips and recommendations on (re-)personalization following the change are below.

• Impacted message types: All Reminders, Appointment Notification, Cancelled Orders, CC Charts, Chart Completion, Chart Correction, My Open Charts, My Open Encounters, Note Routing, Overdue Results, Patient Calls, Referral Message, Referral Triage, Result Follow Up (will not change for Transplant Coordinators), Results (will not change for ED users), Rfl Notification Letter, Staff Message 
• Changes include:
• Most important information now in the leftmost columns
• Replaced separate "Date" and "Time" columns with single "Date + Time" column
• Removed redundant columns: "Pool?" (info also in "Responsibility" column), "Status" (bolding indicates "New" status, non-bolding indicates "Read"), "My Chart" (info via flag on patient’s Storyboard) 
• Renamed similar columns for consistency, e.g., "Sender"/"Sent By"/etc. now all "Sender"
• Some columns now hidden by default (can be added back or used for filtering/sorting)
• Renamed and grouped columns linked to the "Follow-up" activity:
• "Action" renamed "Follow-up Action", "Msg/Note" and "Comment" renamed "Follow-up Comment", and "Due Date" renamed "Follow-up Due Date"
• Flag in rightmost column
• Note: The Follow-up activity can be accessed by highlighting a message in a message folder, and all Follow-up messages can be accessed via the main In Basket toolbar.

• Personalization tips:
• Columns that have been hidden by default can be added back to a user's personalized view.

• For an expanded, more user-friendly view, change the position of the Report Pane to the bottom (default is to the right).

For more information on In Basket, please see the CMIO's In Basket Management Guide. 

• Guide: In Basket Management - CMIO

Operating Room Flightboard Optimization

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• Operating Room Flightboard Optimization

As of May 26, 2026, the layout and content of the surgical Flightboard in the OR space will have a number of updates. Virtual Office Hours will be held May 12 and 14 to preview the changes (see below for details). 

• New suite of warning icons within patient header (SOGIE/legal name check required, Diabetic patient, Pregnant patient, Blood restrictions, Malignant Hyperthermia)
• Existing items (name, staff) rearranged, all text set as "dynamic" to accommodate for multiple monitor widths across the province
• Medication widget logic updated to reflect OR-specific criteria/therapeutic drug classes, lookback window set to active meds/12 hours
• Lab widget break-fix; base names replaced with common names, lookback window set at 24 hours
• New Specimen widget displays source, type, and test 

Virtual Office Hours will be held May 12 (12:05-13:00) and May 14 (07:05-08:00). Click here to go to the VOH calendar and then add the session you'd like to attend to your calendar. For more details on the changes, see the guide and demo video linked below, or join the Flightboard Microsoft Teams channel and ask a question. 

• Guide: Flightboard - OpTime
• Demo: Flightboard Update 2026

New Order Panel for Admitted Adult Patients on Hemodialysis

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• New Order Panel for Admitted Adult Patients on Hemodialysis

As of April 30, 2026, there will be a new order panel that should be used for admitted patients who are on hemodialysis and require antibiotics for suspected or confirmed catheter infections, "Common Antibiotic Dosing During Intermittent Hemodialysis Adult" (click the camera icon for a screenshot).

For more information, on the workflow for admitted patients requiring hemodialysis, see the updated tip sheet. 

• Tip: Admitted Patients Requiring Hemodialysis

Optimization Training - Classes in May 2026

The CMIO Prescriber Experience team offers Optimization classes (a.k.a. Thrive classes), where Connect Care prescribers can learn how to take full advantage of the features of the clinical information system, to help maximize their productivity and spend more time with patients. Classes are typically 60 minutes in length each and focus on completing common workflows more efficiently.

Below are the Optimization classes scheduled for May 2026. 

• New: AMH Neuromodulation
• May 5, 13:00–14:00
• Dragon Medical One (DMO) Advanced
• May 19, 07:00–08:00
• May 29, 12:00–13:00
• In Basket Management
• May 7, 15:00–16:00
• May 19, 13:00–14:00
• May 22, 14:30–15:30
• May 26, 10:00–11:00
• Lab Ordering
• May 6, 12:00–13:00
• May 20, 12:00–13:00
• Notes
• May 5, 12:00–13:00
• May 21, 12:00–13:00
• Orders Optimization
• May 14, 11:00–12:00
• May 19, 12:00–13:00
• SmartTools
• May 20, 12:00–13:00
• May 26, 12:00–13:00
• Therapy Plans
• May 1, 12:00–13:00
• May 7, 13:00–14:00
• May 13, 12:00–13:00
• May 20, 12:00–13:00
• May 27, 11:00–12:00

Prescribers can register for these Optimization classes at the below link (clicking the “Optimization” button at the bottom of any page in the Connect Care Manual will also take you to the booking page); a tip sheet provides help navigating the booking page. Spots are limited to ensure trainers can address individual questions. Please ensure that you review your confirmation email from "Bookings CMIO Thrive" for the class link, and requirements for the session.

• Register: CMIO Optimization Classes
• Tip: How To Register for CMIO Thrive/Optimization Classes
• Manual: Optimization Training
• Questions: CMIO.Optimization@healthsharedservices.ca

Updated Cyclophosphamide Rheumatology Inpatient Panel

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• Updated Cyclophosphamide Rheumatology Inpatient Panel

As of April 14, 2026, the Cyclophosphamide Rheumatology Inpatient Panel has been revised to address identified clinical integrity issues, including incorrect or unclear dosing and administration instructions. Updates to the panel support safer, more consistent inpatient use and include:

• optimized and corrected medication doses;
• added protocol appropriate maximums;
• clarified PRN and pre-medication ordering; and 
• reorganization into clear EUVAS and Euro Lupus protocols.

Updates to Hospital Service Listings

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• Changes to Admitting/Transfer Hospital Service Listing in Connect Care

A review of admitting services has resulted in a standardized Hospital Service list for inpatients. As of April 21, 2026, this updated list will be implemented in Connect Care and will reflect the specialty services to which a patient can be admitted at an inpatient facility. These updates support improved measurement of service demand, align with CIHI reporting requirements, and enable more accurate service occupancy reporting and patient cohorting.

• If a specialty does not have beds assigned, it will not appear on the updated Hospital Service list, e.g., Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, and Short Stay.
• These specialties will remain available in clinical documentation lists and clinical consult service lists.
• Some services have been renamed or slightly modified in the updated Hospital Service list.
• Synonyms have been added to help guide prescribers to select the correct service.
• When arranging admissions, please coordinate with the appropriate admitting service for the patient and facility. The best admitting service may vary depending on patient needs (e.g., Infectious Diseases may coordinate with General Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or other such as Cardiology or Respirology).

For more information about Hospital Service and the provider workflow, see:

• Manual: Hospital Service

Update to Physician Specialty Names in Connect Care

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• Update to How Physician Specialties Are Represented in Connect Care

As of April 9, 2026, physician specialty names and groupings used in Connect Care will be updated to align more closely with those used by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). There are no changes to scope of practice or privileges as part of this update, and there will be little impact on existing records. New recruits and people who have renewed their license or made other changes with the CPSA may have a more specific version of their specialty represented.

 

If you would like to validate your specialty, you can compare what is currently listed on your CPSA registration with your phonebook entry in Connect Care (click the camera icon for a screenshot). If you would like to change the specialty you are currently representing to another of those listed for you on your CPSA registration, please submit a ticket with the issue "Primary Specialty Update to [desired primary specialty]".

POSTPONED - New Mental Health Act eForms

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• New Mental Health Act eForms

Edit (Mar 30): This change has been postponed, new detail TBD.

As of March 24, 2026, two additional Mental Health Act (MHA) Forms will be available within the Consent & eForms Navigator, allowing Connect Care users to leverage these eForms instead of the paper equivalent and streamline documentation processes:

• Form 23: Community Treatment Order Apprehension Order 
• Form 24: Community Treatment Order Examination on Apprehension 

For more information on how to access and complete MHA Forms within the Consent & eForms Navigator, see the guides and other resources:

• Guide: Mental Health Act
• Guide: Consent & eForms Navigator (step-by-step instructions for all scenarios; comprehensive)
• Manual: Consent, Capacity and Enforcement
• Tip: Mental Health Act - Community Treatment Order (CTO) FYI Flag

Update to Ordering of Gynecological Cytology/HPV Primary Testing

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• Update to Ordering of Gynecological Cytology/HPV Primary Testing

As of March 31, 2026, an update will be made to the Gynecological Cytology order, to use rules to automatically determine the patient’s eligibility for Gynecological Cytology or HPV Primary Testing as their cervical cancer screening test (see details below). HPV Primary Testing is not available as a standalone order but, when a Gynecological Cytology order is placed, Connect Care will automatically update it to an HPV Primary screen when appropriate: 

• Gynecological Cytology placed as performable test if: 
• Patient age <50, and patient encounter department is Colposcopy Clinic or other department type (e.g., menopause or gynecological clinic), or 
• Patient age ≥50, and patient encounter department is Colposcopy Clinic.
• HPV Primary Screen placed as performable test, if:
• Patient age ≥50, and patient encounter department is not a Colposcopy Clinic.

Click the below camera icon for a screenshot of the updated order. Note that user preference lists will be updated by IT to reflect the updated order, no action by prescribers is required. 

For more information, see the Lab Bulletin:

• Lab Bulletin: Ordering Solution for the Co-Existence of Gynecological Cytology and HPV Primary Testing (March 27, 2026)

Updates to Diagnostic Imaging Orderables

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• Updates to Diagnostic Imaging Orderables

As of March 31, 2026, several diagnostic imaging exam orders will be added or retired across modalities, as detailed below. Personal preference lists and ordering tools will be updated as part of the change; no specific action is required by prescribers.

• Ultrasound (US) 
• New exam orderables will be available, including: US Sclerotherapy, US Salivary Gland Injection, US Cholecystostomy Catheter Insertion, US Pelvis Endovaginal with Contrast, and US Pelvis with Contrast. 
• The previous separate US Superficial Mass Left, Right, and Bilateral orders will be consolidated into a single order, US Superficial Mass. 
• Computed Tomography (CT) 
• New exam orderables will be available, including: CT Chest Abdomen Pelvis With Run Off Angiogram Enhanced and CT Abdomen With Run Off Angiogram Enhanced. 
• Interventional Radiology (IR)
• New DI‑only add‑on exams will be available, including post‑plasty vascular stent placements and point‑of‑care blood analysis.
• General Radiography (GR) 
• New exam orderables will be available, including: GR Pelvis and Hip Weightbearing Left, Right and Bilateral, and GR Shunt Series (specific for imaging of ventriculoperitoneal shunt). 
• Bilateral codes will have their exam count increased from 1 to 2 (e.g., GR Ankle Bilateral will increase to 2 exam counts).
• Fluoroscopy (RF) 
• RF Video Fluoroscopy Swallowing Study Pediatric will be available as an orderable. 
• Nuclear Medicine (NM) 
• NM Yttrium 90 Therapy, NM Strontium 89 Therapy, and NM Esophageal Transit, NM Image Fusion, and NM Bone Scan Pinhole will no longer be orderable. 
• The performables NM Attenuation Correction Scan, NM Attenuation Correction Scan CT, and NM Cardiac Perfusion Gated SPECT will no longer be available. 
• Orders specific to “10 or More Views” will be removed. The corresponding “7–9 Views” orders will be renamed to “7 or More Views” and should be used instead (e.g., NM Bone Scan Spots 7 or More Views).

Note that exam renaming will occur as a separate update and will be implemented before April 30, 2026. The naming and catalog revisions do not change how exams are performed. The CPEL catalogue and coding guidance (preamble) will be posted on Insite at a later date.

Update to Pediatric VTE Prophylaxis Panel

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• Revision to Guidance Text in Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Panel

As of March 31, 2026, the guidance text included in the VTE Prophylaxis Panel Pediatric will be updated to align with the Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Policy Suite. 

Please note that the Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Procedure is currently in development.

• Insite: AHS-Wide Policy Suite - Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

UPDATED and NEW DATE - New GCD Interim Order OPA

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• New Goals of Care Designation (GCD) Interim Order Our Practice Advisory (OPA)

To make interim GCD orders more visible and to support timely resolution, as of March 31, 2026, a new OPA will be triggered 24 hours after an interim GCD order is entered in Connect Care. This advisory notifies the Most Responsible Healthcare Provider (MRHP) that: a current GCD order is interim (i.e., placed prior to a goals of care conversation), and that it requires an update following a goals of care conversation or completion of a dispute resolution process. 

The OPA will be non-intrusive and will appear on the Storyboard, and in Our Practice Advisory sections of the patient’s chart. This OPA will also appear for previously entered interim GCD orders that remain active in Connect Care.

For more information on GCD and interim GCD orders, see:

• FAQ: About Goals of Care Designation (ahs.ca)
• Guide: Advanced Care Planning and Goals of Care Designation [to be updated week of change]
• Manual: Goals of Care Management

(Edit March 26: This post previously stated the change would go live March 19 and that the OPA would be triggered after 12 hours. The above reflects the correct date and details.)

Nicotine Order Tool Updates (Action May Be Needed)

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• Nicotine Order Tool Updates

In collaboration with Pharmacy, the Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis team has completed a review of the nicotine-related order tools in Connect Care. As a result, between March 24 and 31, 2026, updates will be made to these tools to ensure alignment with current clinical standards. These revisions include changes to order panels that are embedded within other inpatient order sets. After March 31, users may need to review and update any personalized versions of these components.

Updates:

• Alignment of links across order tools.
• Alignment of orders for "Tobacco use greater than 25 cigarettes per day".
• Additional referral option for HealthLink/AB Quits.

Nicotine-related order tools:

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy – Inpatient Order Panel
• Note this tool is included within 25 inpatient order sets.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Withdrawal Pediatric Inpatient (order panel)
• Note this tool is included within the Eating Disorder Admission Pediatric order set.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy – Discharge Planning Orders (order panel)
• Smoking Cessation Adult (ambulatory SmartSet)

Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Order Updates

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• Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Order Updates

As of March 24, 2026, a number of updates will be made to PN orders (details below). No immediate action by prescribers is required and existing PN orders will continue as written; however, new and reordered PN orders placed after 12:00 on March 24 will include the updated options and reports.

• Adult PN orders:
• Famotidine removed from Adult PN orders and the associated Fluid/Nutrition Summary Report.
• Pediatric PN orders:
• Primene added to Pediatric PN greater than 40 kg orders.
• Adult multivitamin added to the additive list (+ADD) for Pediatric PN.
• Pediatric Cyclic PN Admin Instruction SmartText updated.
• Famotidine removed from Pediatric PN orders.
• Neonatal PN orders:
• Neonatal Compounded 2-in-1 PN Projected Calorie/Fluid Management Report now defaults to Order Start Time.
• Batched Neonatal PN (note these changes will go into effect April 7):
• Addition of production labels.
• Stock rotation means that there will be a transition period before all bags will have this additional label.
• Lipid orders (all populations):
• Lipid Projected Calorie/Fluid Management Report now defaults to Order Start Time.

Please see the memo for additional details including screenshots.

• Memo: Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Order Updates - March 24, 2026

Anesthesia Update - Change Impacting Intraop Grid/Graph

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• Anesthesia Update - Second Channel rSO2 Configuration for Masimo Root Monitors

As of March 26, 2026, Anesthesia users will see two extra rows in the Anesthesia intraop grid and graph showing Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation (rSO2) data, if they have the Masimo Root monitor programmed to stream second channel data. The new rows - "Regional Saturation Cerebral Left_Ch2 (%)" and "Regional Saturation Cerebral Right_Ch2 (%)" - will appear in the "Other" section with the other rSO2 rows (click the camera icon for a screenshot), but will be hidden if there is no data to stream in.