EMIS Web continues to advance interoperability capabilities, reinforcing its role as the backbone of healthcare operations across NHS primary care sites in England. By adhering to standards like SNOMED CT and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), EMIS Web ensures that its systems can seamlessly communicate, enhancing the continuity of patient care.
Upcoming Features
One of the pivotal enhancements is the extended functionality of GP Connect. This feature will offer comprehensive accessibility to patient records, structured data, and more flexible management of clinical appointments across different healthcare settings. EMIS is also integrating support for the NHS Transfer of Care Initiative, streamlining the process of updating GPs on patient discharges and relevant hospital information.
The enhanced GP Connect capabilities will provide real-time access to structured patient data, supporting faster decision-making and reducing repetitive tasks for healthcare professionals.
Expanded FHIR compatibility will facilitate the sharing of critical data sets, including medications and allergy information, as well as upcoming support for processing pathology results and discharge summaries. This interoperability ensures timely communication between primary care providers and hospital networks, enabling swifter and more coordinated patient management.
- Vaccines: Enhanced notifications to GPs regarding patient vaccination statuses.
- Observations and Consultations: Seamless transmission of clinical observations and consultation records.
- Attachments and Letters: Efficient sharing of clinical documents to ensure continuity of care.
Integrating these with the NHS Spine services like the Personal Demographics Service (PDS), Summary Care Records (SCR), and Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), creates a robust framework where authorised staff can access comprehensive patient data whenever needed.
Looking Forward
The progression of EMIS Web interoperability will undoubtedly drive efficiency within the NHS by reducing administrative burdens, enhancing patient safety, and delivering higher-quality care.
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