⚡ Quick Summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for a new electronic patient record (EPR) system following a comprehensive tendering process. The contract is anticipated to be finalized in February 2025, with the implementation phase scheduled from June 2025 to April 2027.
💡 Key Features of the EPR Program
- 🔗 Integrated Care: The EPR program, named EmPoweR, aims to unify inpatient and outpatient care, electronic prescribing, order communications, and theatre management into a single platform.
- 📱 Mobile Accessibility: The Nervecentre platform will provide a modern, mobile-friendly EPR solution designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operations for clinical teams.
- 📊 Data Efficiency: The system is expected to improve data accuracy and accessibility, making it easier for staff to manage patient information and enhance the overall patient experience.
👩⚕️ Leadership Insights
Andy Bissenden, Associate Director of Digital at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, expressed enthusiasm about this significant advancement in their digital transformation journey. He stated, “Having Nervecentre as our preferred supplier will bring us a modern and truly mobile EPR to deliver better outcomes for patients and our operational/clinical teams.”
🏥 Nervecentre’s Growing Presence
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will be the ninth acute trust to adopt Nervecentre’s cloud-native platform.
- Other trusts already utilizing Nervecentre include York and Scarborough, United Lincolnshire, Northampton General, Derby and Burton, and Nottingham University.
📅 Future Prospects
Paul Volkaerts, CEO of Nervecentre, highlighted the company’s rapid growth in the EPR sector, emphasizing its user-friendly design and collaborative features that promote safe and efficient care. He noted, “We look forward to continuing to work with the trust during this exciting time of healthcare digitization.”