Nurses should be consulted in the early stages of EMR implementation so healthcare technology companies can create a user friendly EMR. 98% of nurses surveyed in US hospitals agree that they have never been included in hospital technology decision or design. Only 15% of those surveyed thought that their IT department were receptive to nurses’ suggestions in improving electronic documentation. These numbers simply have to be improved upon.

We were delighted to host the 3rd Council of Clinical Information Officers (CCIO) meeting which took place in our Head Office in Dublin on the 16th of September. The full day event which was attended by over 60 members was broken into three core areas, breakout sessions and and address by Richard Corbridge, HSE CIO.

There is a perception that paper is more secure because it is tangible and can be kept under lock and key. The security and privacy risks to changing how we collect, store and share health information are valid, but not insurmountable. The use of electronic systems for the collection, storage and transfer of health information is key to tearing down some of the current barriers to safe and efficient healthcare.

Australia’s only specialist residential eating disorder recovery centre Wandi Nerida in Queensland has selected the four-vendor group to provide a state-of-the-art Digital Front Door, Patient Administration System, Digital Medical Record, and Referral-based delivery system to enable a best of breed solution. Renowned for its innovative treatment methodologies and evidence-based support services, Wandi Nerida remain steadfast in its dedication to transforming lives and advocating for community needs.