Administering the flu shot is more important – and challenging – than ever before. Juggling an increased demand for the flu vaccine with physical distancing measures and other in-clinic safety precautions has introduced a whole new series of challenges for clinics....
Best Practices
Best practices for online booking
As online booking becomes more widely adopted, many clinics are looking for ways to make the most of this digital solution. With numerous funding opportunities and provincial mandates on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to shift to digital booking. Tens...
Online Appointment Booking: A quick guide to choosing a solution
Over the past 18 months, demand for digital tools to support virtual and in-clinic patient care has exploded. Among these tools, online appointment booking has proven to bring significant benefits to clinics, with fewer phone calls to answer, not as many frustrated...
Three ways to simplify new patient registration
Adding and rostering new patients into your EMR can be a time-consuming process. Here are some ways Ocean makes the new patient registration process easier and more efficient for your team.Sign and receive roster forms online With Ocean’s direct EMR integration and...
Using Ocean to support COVID-19 vaccination clinics
As the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out continues across Canada, many healthcare providers are navigating how this impacts their practices. Even if clinics aren’t directly involved with vaccine administration just yet, it’s worth considering what this may look like in...
Ensuring patient privacy at your Ocean check-in kiosk
Q: How can we collect information from our patients using Ocean Check-In Kiosks in our waiting room without jeopardizing patient privacy? Check-in kiosks are often placed near the front desk to make them easy for patients to find and use, while also allowing staff to...