Baycrest allies with Sunnybrook on Oracle HIS

TORONTO – Baycrest Hospital is partnering with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre to access a shared implementation of a new HIS powered by the Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR). The partnership will build on Sunnybrook’s Oracle Health implementation and reflects a shared commitment to advancing connected, digitally enabled care through collaboration across Ontario’s health system.

Sunnybrook will serve as the implementation lead, bringing the benefit of scale, digital health expertise and significant groundwork already underway.

Baycrest’s specialized expertise in caring for older adults with complex medical, cognitive, functional and psychosocial needs will help inform the design of workflows and clinical practices that support patients across the broader health system.

The new health information system is intended to improve access to clinical information and support more coordinated care by helping hospital and ambulatory care teams document, access and share clinical information more easily.

For patients and families, it will support a more seamless care experience. For clinicians, physicians and staff, it will provide stronger tools to support workflow, collaboration and informed decision-making.

“Together, we’re building a stronger foundation for more connected, coordinated care,” said Deb Galet (pictured left), president and CEO of Baycrest Hospital. “This partnership allows Baycrest Hospital to strengthen the digital tools that support exceptional care while contributing our expertise in caring for older adults to help shape a shared digital foundation for patients and care teams.”

Sunnybrook announced in 2025 that it had selected Oracle Health as the technology vendor for a new electronic health record system that will replace multiple information systems, help increase insight at the point of care, enhance coordination across facilities and support more integrated patient and caregiver experiences.

“This partnership is about strengthening collaboration and breaking down barriers across the health system,” added Dr. Andy Smith (pictured right), president and CEO at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. “We’re thrilled to be working with the team at Baycrest to create a more connected and digital future for our people and patients.”

Planning is underway, with teams from Baycrest and Sunnybrook working together on implementation, workflow design, change management, training and engagement.

Clinicians, physicians, staff and leaders across Baycrest will play an active role in shaping the implementation to meet the needs of Baycrest Hospital, ambulatory clinics and the patients and families they serve.

As this work progresses, Baycrest will continue to provide regular updates to staff, physicians, patients, families and partners.

“Healthcare transformation is most powerful when organizations come together around a shared vision and break down barriers,” said Erin O’Halloran, vice president and market leader, Oracle Health Canada. “By building on Sunnybrook’s Oracle Health implementation, Baycrest Hospital is advancing a collaborative approach that strengthens digital infrastructure, supports greater continuity of care, and creates opportunities to share knowledge and best practices across Ontario’s health system. We’re honoured to collaborate with two organizations that are helping shape the future of connected, patient-centred care.”