Improved Access to Patient Records
Clinicians at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust can now access scanned and historical documents through the trust’s electronic patient record (EPR).
Contract Expansion with Alcidion
The trust has expanded its contract with tech supplier Alcidion, which will integrate the MediViewer electronic document management system (EDMS) into the Miya Precision EPR.
Benefits of MediViewer
- MediViewer, provided by Mizaic, will digitize the trust’s paper patient health records.
- Records will be accessible through a single user interface.
Statements from Leadership
Andy Laverick, Chief Information Officer and Director of Digital at North Cumbria, stated:
“We are pleased to be expanding our relationship with the team at Alcidion, introducing additional modular capabilities through the Mizaic/Alcidion partnership. This partnership allows us to leverage the platform capabilities of Miya Precision, positively impacting both clinical staff and patient outcomes. Access to historical patient records via a single clinical user interface will significantly enhance efficiency.”
Contract Details
This contract builds on the trust’s existing engagement with Alcidion to provide the Miya Precision EPR, supporting care delivery across:
- Emergency services
- Inpatient services
- Outpatient services
North Cumbria signed a 10-year contract with Alcidion in February 2025 to implement the Miya Precision EPR.
Comments from Alcidion
Kate Quire, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Alcidion Group, remarked:
“We continue to collaborate closely with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to support the digitization of clinical workflows, enhancing the clinical team’s access to information at the point of care. The integration of MediViewer within the Miya Precision EPR offers a seamless user experience, recognized by the NHS for its exceptional usability. Importantly, digitizing patient health records lays the groundwork for adopting emerging technologies, including AI and predictive analytics.”
Additional Features
The solution includes:
- Real-time patient flow management capabilities
- Clinical documentation functionality to assist clinicians in documenting patient care
- Access to full patient records via a smartphone app
MediViewer is currently utilized by over 20 trusts, including several within the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Recent Implementations
In 2024, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust implemented Miya Precision to enhance bed management and patient flow across seven community hospitals.