More hospitals get access to Digital Medical Records
HSS DMR team
Gone are the days of sifting through piles of paperwork and relying on fragmented information to piece together a patient’s medical history.
The introduction of Digital Medical Records (DMR) brings many benefits revolutionising the way patient care is delivered. This innovative technology offers clinicians immediate access to patient information at the very point of care, resulting in a more coordinated and efficient approach to treatment.
Over May and June, HSS worked in collaboration with WACHS and NMHS to transition Kalgoorlie, Katanning, Albany and King Edward Memorial Hospital to the growing list of WA health sites now able to access DMR.
Over the next 18 months more regional and metropolitan hospitals will be switching from paper to digital medical records. This is a joint program between Department of Health, Health Service Providers and Health Support Services.
In addition to the DMR rollout, HSS is also delivering the Single Sign-On (SSO) project which will allow clinicians to log into their computer workstation and clinical applications with a single card tap. SSO will improve ease of use for a number of clinical applications including the DMR, WebPAS, EMIP, ICM and more.
The DMR facilitates improved interaction and communication among patients, families, and clinicians. It securely shares electronic information with other healthcare professionals, resulting in more effective diagnoses and reduced clinical errors. It enhances privacy and security, safeguarding confidential patient information within the DMR. Finally, it provides accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive patient information, empowering clinicians to make informed decisions and deliver personalised care.
The DMR project is a Sustainable Health Review initiative aligned to Recommendation 22 and marks a turning point in healthcare, propelling it towards a more efficient, coordinated, and patient-centric future.
The HSS DMR team will continue the rollout to more sites across WA over the coming months.