The first is an integrated clinical information system. Meditech has been chosen, and will be implemented at all hospital sites within twelve months, with an expansion of the General site databases. St. Joseph's Hospital has a different interface. A new organization chart will be announced the morning of September 21, reflecting a new project management philosophy. Other initiatives being investigated are videoconferencing abilities and mobile stations.
Negotiations are ongoing for access to information resources.
The Web Library Project trial is underway. An upgraded virus protection package, McAfee, has been installed on all workstations, and Internet Explorer 5.5 will be installed beginning in October, 2000. Dr. D. Barnes has been hired as head of Psychiatric Services, and this will be one of the two major programmes offered at St. Joseph's. Major renovations are being anticipated as programmes are shifted. This policy is necessary to maintain network security and integrity.