Osteoporosis Management with EMR Toolkits
The Osteoporosis Toolkit for PS Suite EMR (OSCAR - coming soon) is designed to enhance osteoporosis care in family practices. Developed in line with the latest clinical guidelines, this tool helps primary care providers efficiently assess, treat, and monitor patients at risk of osteoporosis. Now available for seamless integration into your electronic medical record (EMR), it includes features such as Bone Mineral Density (BMD) testing, fall and fracture assessments, and treatment follow-ups. Offering comprehensive support for improving patient outcomes, the tool is available as both an EMR-integrated version and a PDF, making it easy for physicians to incorporate evidence-based osteoporosis care into their workflow.
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When to Use This Tool:
• BMD test required
• Routine assessment for patients aged 65+
• Reassessment of patients on treatment
• Patients aged 50+ with fragility fractures
Download the PDF or PS Suite version here. Accuro and OSCAR versions coming soon!
Suggested Use Cases:
• Screening for undiagnosed osteoporosis
• Follow-up assessments for ongoing osteoporosis management
• Reassessment after fall or fracture events
Integrating Osteoporosis Toolkit in Your EMR
In collaboration with Osteoporosis Canada (OC) and the eHealth Centre of Excellence (eCE), a comprehensive tool has been developed to assist doctors in adhering to best practices for documenting osteoporosis care. The tool includes a custom form along with links to additional guides and resources, all in alignment with the 2024 Osteoporosis guidelines.
To get started, open the User’s Guide for step-by-step guidance on integrating and using the tool in your EMR system.
Osteoporosis Custom Form in EMR
• Decision Support: Integrated fracture risk, and falls assessments in alignment with 2023 guidelines.
• Efficiency: Guided steps and checklists.
• Patient Identification: Easily identify patients over 65 needing screening.
• Risk Calculation: Calculate fracture risk using FRAX.
• Falls & Mobility: Automated falls and mobility assessments.
• Lifestyle Monitoring: Track calcium intake, weight loss, and vertebral fractures.
Download PDF of Osteoporosis handouts
Addressing the Care Gap and Reducing Costs
Osteoporosis leads to over 200,000 fractures annually in Canada, yet only 20% of patients receive the care needed to prevent future fractures—this care gap results in costly repeat fractures and increased healthcare expenses.
Half of hip fracture patients had a prior fragility fracture.
Effective medications reducing repeat fractures by 50% cost less than $400/year.
The custom form addresses this gap by:
- Preventing Fractures: Reducing costly repeat fractures, particularly hip fractures, which average over $20,000 in acute care.
- Lowering Costs: Proactive care reduces hospitalizations and long-term care needs.
- Closing the care gap with this tool enhances patient outcomes and delivers substantial healthcare cost savings.
EMR Implementation Support
For assistance with EMR implementation or support, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help and will do our best to assist you with integrating the Osteoporosis Assessment Tool into your practice.