Overview

NHS Humber Health Partnership has announced the selection of Dedalus ORBIS as its new electronic patient record (EPR) system. This decision marks a significant step forward for the partnership, which includes Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Highlights

• The partnership expressed that this milestone will enhance staff experiences and improve patient care across Northern and North-East Lincolnshire, Hull, and East Yorkshire.
• ORBIS will digitize essential patient information such as:
  1. Medical history
  2. Diagnoses
  3. Medications
  4. Treatment plans
  5. Allergies
  6. Radiology images
  7. Laboratory test results

Involvement and Implementation

According to Andy Haywood, the group chief strategy, partnerships, and digital officer for NHS Humber Health Partnership, a diverse group of 138 healthcare professionals participated in the supplier selection process. He noted:

“We’re thrilled that they have selected an EPR which leads in the KLAS clinical usability scores. This EPR programme will change how our group operates, clinically, operationally, and digitally.”

The implementation of ORBIS will follow a phased and collaborative model involving clinicians to ensure maximum adoption, clinical safety, and long-term value.

Dedalus’s Commitment

Richard Craven, managing director for the UK and Ireland at Dedalus, commented on the partnership, stating:

“ORBIS brings the flexibility, safety, and usability needed to support sustainable, clinically led transformation. Our shared focus on clinical leadership and collaboration provides a strong foundation to deliver real value to staff and patients.”

Wider Implications

This development is part of a broader initiative to enhance EPR systems, which aim to:

• Reduce duplication of efforts
• Free up time for healthcare teams
• Improve collaboration among teams

These improvements align with the NHS’s goal of delivering better care through effective resource management and advanced systems.

Background

In March 2022, Dedalus announced its transition from the Lorenzo EPR to ORBIS. The ORBIS system has been successfully installed in over 1,000 hospitals across Europe, including various NHS trusts.

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