Vision
Improved Health Through Quality Health Information
Mission
The Centre is responsible for the development of a confidential and secure Health Information Network, which will serve as the foundation for the provincial Electronic Health Record. Through the support of the provincial government and Canada Health Infoway, the Centre has been recognized for its contribution to the national agenda for development of the Electronic Health Record. The Centre is also responsible for the appropriate use of quality health data to support improvements in the health system.
By March 31, 2011, the Centre for Health Information will have implemented the priority elements of the Electronic Health Record and supported the planning and implementation of other new or improved provincial health information systems, improved the quality of data held by the Centre, and expanded health research capacity at the Centre to contribute to the improved health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mandate
The mandate of the Centre for Health Information is stated in the Centre’s enabling legislation, Centre for Health Information Act Section 4, subsection 1 states the object of the Centre is to:
Assist individuals, communities, health service providers and policy makers at federal, provincial and regional levels in making informed decisions to enhance the health and well-being of persons in the province by providing a comprehensive province-wide information system that:
- Protects the confidentiality and security of personal information that is collected, used, disclosed, stored, or disposed of by the centre
- Provides accurate and current information to users of the health and community services system
- Integrates data from all components of the health and community services system
- Is efficient and cost-effective
- Is flexible and responsive to the changing requirements of users of the system
Values
The following values guide the Board of Directors and the staff of the Centre in their actions:
Empowerment: Each person is empowered within their knowledge and skills to contribute to the goals of the Centre.
Accountability: Each person is accountable for their actions to achieve the goals of the Centre.
Respect: Each person provides opportunities to others to express their opinions in an open and supportive environment.
Collaboration: Each person engages in a positive way with others in conducting the work of the Centre.
Flexibility: Each person is open to the suggestions of others and recognizes the different perspectives of board members, staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Privacy: Each person ensures all actions provide the greatest protection for personal information under the custodianship or management of the Centre.
Transparency: Each person is open about the actions taken in the work of the Centre and the decision-making process in support of these actions.
Excellence: Each person uses his or her knowledge and skills to strive for the best outcome in the actions taken in their work for the Centre.