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In the case of the Alberta EHR program, the IT security standard has not been implemented in its entirety, but Hamilton says they are aiming for full compliance by 2006. In the meantime, the Alberta government and its partners have used the standard as an important starting point for assessing the risks and threats within the system. Based on this analysis, some minimum security requirements have been identified for regional health authorities (which include: hospitals, continuing care facilities, community health services and public health programs) as well as individual doctors offices, and pharmacies prior to being given access to the EHR.
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