Go-Live
EMR Phase 2.1 went live across Footscray, Sunshine (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown and Sunbury Hospital in July and August 2023. Some more components of the EMR project will be rolled out in the coming months, including further Maternity functionality, Patient Portal and EMR Mobile Apps.
Please continue to visit the Digital Health information site for updated details of these roll outs.
Yes. EMR support calls will go through to the main Service Desk. Service Desk hours are 7am-10pm weekdays and 7am-4pm weekends and Public Holidays.
You can contact the Service Desk for EMR assistance in the following ways:
Phone: ext 56777
Email: servicedesk@wh.org.au
Self Service Portal: servicedesk.wh.org.au
All areas that are using the EMR will receive a Downtime Kit. If you are in an EMR area that does not have a Downtime Kit, please contact Paul Hampson – Paul.Hampson@wh.org.au
The Digital Health Team are working with the Western Health Executive and the New Footscray Hospital Team on the optimal timeline for the EMR Phase 2.2 development and implementation.