Create a network Connect with colleagues and other thought leaders in the field, to grow a clinical collaboration network.
Share evidence Post tools, algorithms, diagnostic pathways and guidelines that influence your practice.
Receive trusted clinical knowledge, where it matters most. Receive patient context-specific clinical evidence, within the EMR at the point-of-care.
For organizations who struggle to have their practice guidelines utilized in an effective manner at the point-of-care due to being tied to EMR releases, K2A is an EMR agnostic clinical decision support service that empowers organizations to manage their content and inform how it is presented at the point-of-care. Organizations must contact McMaster University to receive a channel account. Organizations can try the first 6 months of K2A for a trial price.
For institutions who struggle to implement best clinical checklists and practices due to content being fragmented across multiple locations, the K2A clinical decision service provides institutions the ability to identify best practices and sponsor users to utilize best practices. Institutions must contact McMaster University to receive a sponsor account. Institutions can try the first 6 months of K2A for a trial price.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Knowledge2Action collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the Knowledge2Action Service ("Service").
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our service, register on the service website, fill out a form, respond to a survey, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Service. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name and email address. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Service related activities.
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Service. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Service, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Our Service may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Service may not function properly.
Knowledge2Action may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Service.
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
Users may find advertising or other content on our Service that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licencors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Service, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Knowledge2Action has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Service, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page and send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our Services, including our website, APIs, email notifications, and applications, buttons, (the "Services"), and any information, text, graphics, photos or other materials uploaded, downloaded or appearing on the Services (collectively referred to as "Content"). Your access to and use of the Services are conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Services you agree to be bound by these Terms.
The Services that Knowledge2Action provides are always evolving and the form and nature of the Services that Knowledge2Action provides may change from time to time without prior notice to you. In addition, Knowledge2Action may stop (permanently or temporarily) providing the Services (or any features within the Services) to you or to users generally and may not be able to provide you with prior notice. We also retain the right to create limits on use and storage at our sole discretion at any time without prior notice to you.
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Services and for any activities or actions under your password. We encourage you to use "strong" passwords (passwords that use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols) with your account. Knowledge2Action cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above.
All Content, whether publicly posted or privately transmitted, is the sole responsibility of the person who originated such Content. We may not monitor or control the Content posted via the Services and, we cannot take responsibility for such Content. Any use or reliance on any Content or materials posted via the Services or obtained by you through the Services is at your own risk.
The Knowledge2Action Website is designed to offer users a place to access and post general health information for educational purposes only, for themselves and anyone within their trusted network. The general health information furnished on this site is not intended to replace a formal consultation with a qualified health care professional. Knowledge2Action does not give medical advice, nor do we provide medical or diagnostic services. Knowledge2Action does not guarantee that the content covers all possible uses, direction, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects that may be associated with any therapeutic treatments. You may not rely on the application of any information on the Knowledge2Action Service as being applicable to your specific circumstances. Knowledge2Action does not assume any liability or responsibility for damages or injury to you, other persons, or property arising from any use of any information, idea, or instruction contained in the Knowledge2Action Service.
We do not endorse, support, represent or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any Content or communications posted via the Services or endorse any opinions expressed via the Services. You understand that by using the Services, you may be exposed to Content that might be offensive, harmful, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate, or in some cases, postings that have been mislabeled or are otherwise deceptive. Under no circumstances will McMaster be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any Content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed, transmitted or otherwise made available via the Services or broadcast elsewhere.
We may modify or adapt your Content in order to transmit, display or distribute it over computer networks and in various media and/or make changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to any requirements or limitations of any networks, devices, services or media.
Knowledge2Action respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Services to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us. If you believe that your Content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information: (i) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf; (ii) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (iii) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material; (iv) your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address; (v) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (vi) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
We reserve the right to remove Content alleged to be infringing without prior notice, at our sole discretion, and without liability to you. In appropriate circumstances, Knowledge2Action will also terminate a user's account if the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.
All of the Knowledge2Action trademarks and official marks are owned by McMaster University and may not be used for any purpose without the prior written permission of McMaster University.
In no event will the Knowledge2Action entities or any other party who has been involved in the creation, production, distribution, promotion or marketing of the service or these Terms of Use be liable to you or any other party for any special, indirect, incidental, reliance, exemplary, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of data or profits, or for inability to use the service, even if the Knowledge2Action entities or such other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Such limitation shall apply not withstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy and to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Knowledge2Action respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Services to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us. If you believe that your Content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide us with the following information: (i) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf; (ii) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (iii) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material; (iv) your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and an email address; (v) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (vi) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
We reserve the right to remove Content alleged to be infringing without prior notice, at our sole discretion, and without liability to you. In appropriate circumstances, Knowledge2Action will also terminate a user's account if the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.