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I need to set up electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) systems

Medicines information could be accessed anytime from any location securely via remote access to improve patient experience and safety.

Case studies

Using an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (EPMA) in high secure services

Using an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (EPMA) in high secure services

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust works to improve patient experience and safety through the implementation of an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (EPMA).
Maximising the benefits of mobile working when covering a large geographical area

Maximising the benefits of mobile working when covering a large geographical area

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust introduced a user-friendly, easily-accessible mobile working solution to reduce the need for field-based staff returning to base to carry out administrative work.
Electronic prescribing and medicines administration in mental health inpatient wards

Electronic prescribing and medicines administration in mental health inpatient wards

Berkshire Health NHS Foundation Trust implemented a solution that digitalises the process of prescribing and recording medication administered to inpatients.
Enhancing communications between primary care and secondary care mental health with an Advice and Guidance service

Enhancing communications between primary care and secondary care mental health with an Advice and Guidance service

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has introduced an Advice and Guidance service which enables GPs to use their EPR system to contact consultant psychiatrists in secondary care for clinical advice.
The digital ward - using mobile technology in the inpatient ward environment

The digital ward - using mobile technology in the inpatient ward environment

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust implemented a digital application to transform the way patients’ physical observations are recorded.
EPMA in mental health: focus on prescribing and administering long acting injections

EPMA in mental health: focus on prescribing and administering long acting injections

Introducing an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system for mental health which enables all staff to access prescriptions remotely.

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These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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