New e-Prescribing System Confirmed for University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust

University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust has awarded a contract to Oasis Medical Solutions to implement a new trust-wide e-prescribing initiative aimed at improving patient and ward safety. The e-prescribing system utilises the GALILEO Medication solution from NoemaLife. It is the second collaboration between Oasis and NoemaLife following a similar implementation at Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust.

Based in the heart of North Staffordshire, University Hospital is the main provider of emergency and acute hospital services, serving a population of over half a million in Stoke-On-Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme and the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Trust also provides specialist care and facilities for the surrounding areas of Staffordshire, Cheshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire and Wales.

University Hospital selected the Oasis e-prescribing offering following a competitive tender process through the OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union).

Once installation is complete at North Staffordshire the new system will move the Trust towards eliminating the need for paper drug charts altogether, enabling multidisciplinary teams to prescribe, order and administer medicines to patients electronically. This will provide a clear audit trail for each individual healthcare professional and each individual drug.

Patient allergies or incompatibility between medications will be flagged, thereby avoiding unsuitable drugs or potentially dangerous combinations being prescribed. Time prompts automatically inform teams when doses are due, while comprehensive lists of patients and prescribed drugs will simplify administration rounds for nurses. Full access to the electronic patient record helps ensure the right medications are given to the right patient, reducing the risk of error further.

Sue Thomson, Clinical Director of Pharmacy and Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs said "e-Prescribing enhances accuracy, visibility and consistency when prescribing medication. We were hugely impressed by the efficiency gains and safety improvements offered by Oasis and NoemaLife at Worcester Acute Hospital NHS Trust.

"We're confident the new system will benefit all aspects of the Trust. For instance, shorter drug rounds and streamlined prescription administrative processes allow staff to focus more on care, which means a better experience for patients and timely discharge after treatment. Money saved on drug spend then can be reinvested elsewhere in the organisation."

"e-prescribing solutions are the future of healthcare and every hospital will ultimately be required to have them," added Robyn Tolley, managing director, Noemalife UK. "The Galileo Medication system has been developed in direct partnership with the NHS with Trusts like University Hospital of North Staffordshire in mind. The flexibility of the system means that each trust can customise it in line with their own existing workflow processes rather than staff having to adapt their ways of working to fit the software. Furthermore, the solution is highly configurable so any specific modifications can be incorporated quickly and easily without adding significant costs."

Mark Cohen, Product Manager, Oasis Medical Solutions said "Oasis Medical Solutions is proud to include Galileo in its product portfolio; the synergy between Oasis Medical Solutions and Noemalife makes Noemalife the ideal partner to bring a new and exciting ePrescribing and Medicines Administration solution to the UK market."

About Oasis Medical Solutions
Oasis Medical Solutions is a leading informatics healthcare specialist working in partnership with NHS trusts to deliver reliable, cost effective, proven PAS and EPR systems that are significantly improving patient care. As a UK company our systems have been designed over time in partnership with the NHS for the UK and we have a proven NHS track record, understand the idiosyncratic needs of the NHS and have EPR systems that offer the flexibility to meet the needs of the healthcare spectrum. Oasis Medical Solutions is able to meet the acute, mental health, sexual health and community needs of the UK healthcare economy as a complete solution. We also have better local knowledge then many of our competitors, clearer understanding of regional issues and comprehend the specific requirements Trusts will face during implementation.

Oasis Medical Solutions has consistently proven that having the best Patient Administration System at the heart of the EPR system makes all the difference. Waiting list management, inpatient and bed management, discharge planning, diary scheduling and outpatient management are crucial processes to any modern hospital. Getting these functions right not only offers the greatest clinical benefits but also significant financial savings and most importantly, better patient care.

To find out more about Oasis Medical Solutions see our website at www.oasismedicalsolutions.com

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