Category: Update

On the Road to Readiness: Technical Team Visits Hospitals Across Northwestern Ontario

Over the past months, the Bridge Northwest Technical Readiness team has been on the road, travelling more than 3,300 kilometers across Northwestern Ontario. Their journey began in Thunder Bay at St. Joesph’s Care Group & Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and then covered stops at all 12 partner organizations, in NWO.

With support from local IT departments, the team documented current-state technology and engaged clinical teams in discussions about their unique areas of focus. These early conversations took place while staff were still learning about what the future with Meditech Expanse will look like, but they marked an important first step in building strong relationships and gathering valuable preliminary information.

The completion of these visits represents an important milestone in preparing organizations across the region for the implementation of the new electronic health record system, Meditech Expanse.

🎉 Event Highlights

Dryden Regional Health Centre celebrated its Staff Recognition BBQ with a fun ‘Meditech Expanse Under Construction’ theme. Bridge Northwest Change Specialists joined the event, serving lunch and answering questions about the upcoming Meditech Expanse build.

🎉 Event Highlights

The Bridge Northwest team recently held information booths at several summer staff events with partnering organizations. It was a great opportunity to connect, answer questions, and raise awareness about the upcoming MEDITECH Expanse transformation. Thank you to all who stopped by to learn more and share your insights!

The Bridge Northwest Change Team attended some of St. Joseph’s Care Group’s Employee Recognition Month events for their hardworking staff!

The Bridge Northwest Change Specialists were proud to join in on the celebrations at TBRHSC’s Staff Appreciation BBQ!

Bridge Northwest’s Technical Readiness Lead and Change Specialist were excited to join in on the games, food and celebrations during Nipigon District Memorial Hospital’s Staff Appreciation Week!

Training & Resources Portal

The Bridge Northwest Training and Resources Portal—is a member-access platform offering a suite of practical tools to support your transition to MEDITECH Expanse and related digital systems. The purpose of this page is to ensure teams across Northwestern Ontario have on-demand access to the resources they need—anytime, anywhere. As training, resources and tools develop throughout the Program, the portal will populate.

Portal Access Instructions 

Step 1: Visit bridgenw.ca

Step 2: Login. You will be prompted to Request Access.

Step 3: Submit with your Organization Email. Then check your inbox for login credentials.

Step 4: Navigate to Training & Resources Page (Under Support tab in Homepage ribbon)

Step 5: All set! Explore available resources.

Virtual Demonstrations

Bridge Northwest hosted series of live virtual demonstrations showcasing the new MEDITECH Expanse system that will soon be implemented across partner hospitals in Northwestern Ontario.

These sessions were designed to provide a first-hand look at how Expanse will support workflows across various settings. If you’re curious about how the new system will look and feel, feel free to explore the various Expanse Demo recordings uploaded to our Training & Resource Portal.

• Meditech Expanse General Overview

• Expanse Ambulatory Module Clinic Visit

• Expanse Emergency Room Visit

• Expanse Chart Overview

• Acute Visit Admission to Discharge

🎉 Event Highlights

Throughout the month of April, Bridge Northwest’s Change Management Team visited 17 Partnering Organization locations across Northwestern Ontario to officially launch the Program and first look into MEDITECH Expanse.

Kickoff was a collaborative effort between the Bridge Northwest Change Management Team, Executive Sponsors, Communications and dedicated Expanse Leads across our Partnering Organizations. Together, they provided valuable information, on-the-ground support, and took time to answer questions to ensure teams felt informed and supported throughout each event.

These events marked more than just a launch — they were a celebration of collaboration, insight, and regional involvement. We were thrilled to connect in person with so many of you and to see the energy and excitement for what’s ahead.

📊 By the Numbers

Thanks to your enthusiasm and engagement, here’s what we accomplished:

• 12 Partnering Organizations
• 17 Locations
• Over 1200 in-person touchpoints across Northwestern Ontario Partnering Organization sites.
• Over 400 Virtual Demonstration Participants
• Over 500 Interactions to our new Bridge Northwest website

💬 Your Feedback Matters

We want to hear from you! Your insights will help guide the next steps of Bridge Northwest’s Expanse Program.

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👉 Change Readiness Assessment Survey