Virtual Care is when one or more health care professionals delivers healthcare services to a patient using:

Computers

Please note that each Faculty/Department will have different opportunities to participate in virtual care. Additional profession-specific/site-specific training will be provided.

 

Some tips on preparing for a virtual care placement

Checklist to complete before placement or early in the placement

  • Understanding your professional and legal obligations
    • Be aware of your College’s guidelines on virtual care
    • Compliance with PHIPA
  • Comply with privacy and security requirements
    • DEVICE
      • Password protect your device
        • Ensure device locks when idle
        • Lock device if you walk away
      • Keep device up to date
    • APPLICATIONS
      • Only use equipment and apps approved by your placement organization
      • Encrypt documents with patient information
      • Don’t share passwords
      • Don’t auto remember passwords
  • Discuss with your preceptor, supervisor or clinical instructor
    • Privacy, Security and Confidentiality policies of your placement site
    • Technical supports
    • Will you have an organization-specific email?
    • Will you use your own computer/device or an organization device?
    • What apps will you be using?
    • EMR access 

Adapted from Ontario Health Quality (2020)