Davinci Technologies Inc. Implements Intranet At University Health Network-UHN.TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1999-- Convenient Communications Tool Helps Staff To Do Their Jobs More Efficiently Today, University Health Network (UHN UHN United Hackers Network (hacker group) UHN Unit Hub Node ) and Davinci Technologies Inc. announced that the UHN Corporate Intranet will provide about 8,000 staff members at all levels with important information right at their desktops. The launch of an extensive corporate Intranet at Canada's largest network of teaching hospitals provides thousands of employees with a strategic communications tool designed to save time, money and effort. The system spans across desktops throughout UHN's three teaching hospitals as well as Toronto Medical Laboratories, a joint venture between UHN and MDS MDS, n See temporomandibular pain-dysfunction syndrome. MDS 1 Maternal deprivation syndrome, see there 2 Myelodysplastic syndrome, see there Laboratories. "The Corporate Intranet represents a major step forward for University Health Network's information management strategy," said Matthew Anderson, Chief Information Officer of the University Health Network. "It is a strategic internal communications  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . tool that allows our employees to quickly and conveniently access information they need on a daily basis." Communications tools currently include an on-line staff telephone directory that replaces cumbersome, outdated paper-based staff telephone binders prone to obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. . The Intranet will also include a listing of the Network's emergency codes, corporate policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental as well as profiles of various programs such as the Year 2000 Project and the Quality Improvement Program. The implementation of UHN's Intranet delivers three major advantages to the organization. First, the authors can easily revise Intranet documents using web-based technology. Second, only the most current versions of these documents are accessible to users, eliminating inaccuracies or redundant information and improving employee productivity. Third, the costs and risks associated with manual, paper-based processes are reduced. UHN plans to expand its Intranet continually to reduce the organization's dependency on paper and to maintain its position as a leader in healthcare information management in Canada. "UHN's Corporate Intranet is another example of Davinci's ability to deliver large-scale, enterprise-wide applications focusing on the customer," said Steven Rodin, President, Davinci Technologies Inc. "The University Health Network is well known for using the latest information management technology and will benefit significantly from our solutions. We are very proud to work with UHN, an organization which, early on, recognized the value of Davinci's expertise in Corporate Intranet development." About The University Health Network The University Health Network (formerly The Toronto Hospital) is comprised of three important teaching hospitals in downtown Toronto Downtown Toronto is the heart of the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately bounded by Bloor Street (including areas slightly north of Bloor around Yonge Street) to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, Bayview Avenue - Don Valley Parkway to the east, and Bathurst -- Toronto General Hospital The Toronto General Hospital (TGH), part of the University Health Network, is a major teaching hospital in downtown Toronto, Canada. It is located in the Discovery District, directly north of the Hospital for Sick Children, across Gerrard Street West, and east of Princess , Toronto Western Hospital The Toronto Western Hospital is located at the corner of Bathurst Street and Dundas Street West in Toronto, Canada. It is part of the University Health Network. TWH has 256 beds, with 46,000 visits to its emergency department annually. , and Princess Margaret Hospital There are several Princess Margaret Hospitals :
About Davinci Technologies Inc. Davinci Technologies was founded in 1996, with the vision of the Internet and wireless technologies empowering users by providing rapid access to information in convenient, innovative and cost-effective ways. Today, Davinci Technologies is a leading provider of Internet products and wireless applications, enabling strategic enterprise-level solutions. Davinci utilizes best practices and its frameworks to develop and seamlessly integrate new technologies with existing systems and infrastructure. Davinci then leverages these technologies to deliver web-based customer care, electronic bill presentment and payment See EBPP. , interactive wireless applications, and e-commerce software via the Internet. Additional information about Davinci Technologies Inc. can be found at www.davinci.ca. |
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