In 2024, ECBC launched the Provincial Emergency Patient Discharge Discussion Series, a monthly forum dedicated to exchanging ideas on improving the emergency patient discharge process. This collaborative space allows provincial partners to highlight successful practices, innovations, and research, offering valuable insights that can be adapted in our local emergency departments.

Each session features a speaker presentation followed by a moderated discussion. The Provincial Emergency Patient Discharge Discussion Series is regularly scheduled on the 4th Tuesday of each month. To participate in these discussions, please contact us at ECBC@phsa.ca.  Anyone interested in improving emergency and patient care is welcome to attend.

At January’s session we explored the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ED work environments and its potential to enhance and speed up development of  Provincial Emergency Patient Information Resources (PEPIRs). ECBC is curious about how to safely leverage our evidence-based tools and verified sources to streamline resource creation using AI, ensuring patients have access to a comprehensive and reliable resource library.

As we continue develop PEPIRs we welcome your input! If you have suggestions for new topics or resources, please contact us at ECBC@phsa.ca.