The impact of COVID-19 on our health system has been carefully evaluated and a decision made to change the timing and scope of upcoming Connect Care launch waves. Given the increasing demands of COVID-19 on frontline staff, physicians, programs and services, it is prudent to delay the next wave of Connect Care, originally scheduled for February 2021.
Wave 3 of Connect Care will launch in two parts:
- The portion planned for North Zone will launch April 10, 2021
- The Calgary Zone portion will be further reviewed in consultation with zone leaders and teams.
Despite the change in Wave timing, the bulk of Connect Care preparations continue, including:
- Infrastructure and technology work, including WIFI upgrades, facility preparations, and device deployment and testing
- Continued support for Waves 1 and 2 to aid the stabilization of those sites and programs
- Building and validation work for Waves 3-7
- Building and preparing training support, leadership teams and other roles necessary for upcoming launches.