Primary Care Ontario Practice-based Learning and Research Network (POPLAR)
Beginning in 2021, POPLAR has been the coming together of Practice-Based Learning and Research Networks across Ontario that facilitate the collection and de-identification of primary care electronic medical record (EMR) data to build a centralized provincial repository.
Located at the Centre for Advanced Computing at Queen's University, the POPLAR Data Repository provides information on the vital work primary care does, and supports practices in delivering optimal care to all Ontarians.
Why join POPLAR?
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Joining the network
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Patient population
benefits
Earn MainPro
credits
Innovative network
collaboration
Quality improvement benefits
After Health Information Custodians sign an Agent Agreement, data will flow to Queen's University where it will be de-identified and stored in the POPLAR Data Repository
Your practice data will ensure that your patient population is represented in evidence and research used for guidelines on best practice for all family doctors
Receive reports about quality indicators important to you, helping you to complete the data-driven part of the CPSO QI Program more efficiently
Reflecting on your practice QI reports and participating in research can count towards these credits required for CFPC maintenance of certification
Benefit from being part of a network that can rapidly respond to the unforeseen (such as a global pandemic) and have your contribution recognized and valued by colleagues