Saskatchewan acquires new perioperative system

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is investing up to $5 million through eHealth Saskatchewan (eHealth), to launch a fully integrated digital system for anesthesia and surgical care, benefiting both patients and anesthesiologists.

The software will be implemented in a phased approach beginning in Fall 2026. The two-year contract with Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc., includes implementation and annual maintenance costs.

The new system will automate and integrate the anesthesia management information with the provincial surgical suite, creating a more complete digital patient record and a more efficient, connected, and patient-centred experience.

By streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration among care teams the system will optimize resources and improve patient safety.

“Thanks to the Government of Saskatchewan for supporting the implementation of a new perioperative information system,” Saskatchewan Health Authority anesthesiologist Dr. Tim Rosser said. “This new tool is designed to reduce administrative burden, deliver patient specific information at the point-of-care and improve efficiency. The new system enables more time and attention for safe, patient-centred care.”

This initiative responds directly to requests from Saskatchewan anesthesiologists for modern software tools that streamline clinical documentation and integrate existing operating room management systems, allowing the specialists to focus on patient care by improving workflow efficiency.

“Our government is putting patients first by investing in technological advancements that improve access and outcomes for surgical patients in our province,” Health minister Jeremy Cockrill (pictured) said. “This new system will assist in the recruitment and retention of anesthesiologists and other specialists who want to work with the most modern and efficient tools.”