Health News For Champlain
Thursday, March 29, 2012
EORLA
Innovative Transformation of Regional Laboratory Services Launches in Eastern Ontario
OTTAWA – The largest clinical integration of regional laboratories in Ontario goes live as of April 1, 2012 under the member-owned, not-for-profit Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA). This ground-breaking collaboration is geared to improving quality in patient care and effectively managing costs.
A voluntary initiative involving 16 member hospitals throughout the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN), EORLA brings together 800 professional staff and a $90 million dollar budget. This first-of-its-kind pathology and laboratory medicine integration in Ontario is responsible for conducting over 13 million diagnostic laboratory tests per year.
“EORLA is truly a flagship initiative in Ontario”, said Randy Penney, Chair of EORLA’s Board of Directors. “Patients will receive enhanced quality and standardized laboratory services delivered seamlessly across the region. Laboratory employees benefit from increased career mobility and opportunities, and enhanced professional development.”
Through combined efficiencies and best-in-class processes, systems and technology, EORLA will enable higher performance in laboratory services while delivering shared cost savings to its member hospitals.
“The Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has been an active partner in the development of this exemplary regional program,” said Chantale LeClerc, Champlain LHIN CEO. “To transform the health system, we need to foster integration, and EORLA is an excellent example of what can be achieved when providers come together to improve care. Congratulations to all those involved.”
EORLA is governed by a Board of Directors representing all member hospitals.
For more information:
Randy Penney, Chair
EORLA
613-432-4851 ext. 260
penneyr@renfrewhosp.com
www.eorla.ca
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