EMR Mobile Apps
What is EMR on the Go?
In short, EMR on the Go are Mobile Apps that provides clinicians with access to the EMR on a handheld device or a smartphone. This will assist clinicians with easier access to clinical information, especially at the point of care when they are working with patients.
What options are being explored?
We are exploring a number of features and functionalities. These include:
- Connect Nursing: enables nurses/midwives to complete documentation and access important patient information at the point of care.
- PowerChart Touch: enables clinical staff to review important patient information and also contribute to the patient’s record on the go.
- Camera Capture: allows clinical photography to be captured and uploaded directly into the patient’s medical record. For example, for visual tracking of wound care, or in theatres. This improves visibility of important clinical care information and maintains patient security.
Where can I go to learn more about PowerChart Touch and Camera Capture functionality?
Resources to help you navigate PowerChart Touch and Camera Capture are available on the Digital Health site under workflow videos or Quick Reference Guides.
Will these devices replace WoWs?
No. These devices will work in conjunction with the WoWs to give clinicians more options. Mobility applications have limited functionality and do not support the full care of the patient that is supported by PowerChart on a WoW or desktop. The introduction of these handheld devices will allow clinicians to choose the device best for each scenario of patient care.
Contacts
Allied Health – Nikki Littlewood, Chief Allied Health Informatics Officer – Nikki.Littlewood@wh.org.au
Medical Officers – Dr Kevin Wheeler, Deputy Chief Medical Informatics Officer – Kevin.Wheeler@wh.org.au
Nursing and Midwifery – Kylee Ross, Chief Nursing & Midwifery Informatics Officer – Kylee.Ross@wh.org.au
Nursing and Midwifery – Barbara Lennon, Deputy Chief Nursing & Midwifery Informatics Officer – Barbara.Lennon@wh.org.au