Automated OHIP verification can assist clinicians from a claims and medico-legal perspective. It can also make patient registration processes more efficient.

Solutions should verify that the 10-digit OHIP number format is valid.

Solutions can also:

• Verify that number is associated with the patient by matching with registration details
• Verify that the patient’s OHIP number is valid through MOHLTC Health Card Validation (HCV)

Les solutions autonomes doivent faire preuve d’une intégration transparente, qui doit comprendre certains éléments, notamment :

• Signature unique avec les identifiants de connexion au point de contact

• Réception d’informations sur le contexte du patient (identification) en provenance des systèmes du PS

• Envoi automatique d’informations cliniques aux dossiers des patients du PS sous forme de données discrètes

• Envoi de notifications de visites virtuelles au PS

• Information sur le calendrier

Solutions will enable patients to import a scheduled event into their calendaring systems (e.g., Google calendar, iCal, Outlook, etc.). Solutions will enable patients to forward a scheduled event to caregivers to participate in the event.

Solutions should allow different audio and video sources to be used during an event. For example, the clinician could use a standard webcam and a hand-held exam camera in the same event.

Solutions will allow patients and caregivers to perform equipment (i.e., audio and/or video) and connectivity tests (i.e., Wi-Fi) and send reports to clinics prior to virtual visits.

An audio visit may be an acceptable alternative if insufficient bandwidth is available to support a video visit.