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EMR Phase 2 Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to previously asked questions are listed in categories below, please click on the category to open it. This FAQ page will be updated as new questions are asked.

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Aged, Cancer and Continuing Care

  • Why have there been changes to the EMR Phase 2.1 scope in relation to Community Services Referrals and Appointment Scheduling?
  • In the EMR, will it be possible to filter down the list by date. 48hrs, 72hrs, unit ie haematology/oncology?
  • In the EMR can you pull PowerForm into a DynDoc?
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Allied Health

  • Why have there been changes to the EMR Phase 2.1 scope in relation to Community Services Referrals and Appointment Scheduling?
  • Will we still be using iPM after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
  • How will Allied Health receive internal referrals in ICU and ED after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live in July 2023?
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Change Management

  • What is an EMR Change Champion?
  • How can I join the EMR Change Champion Network?
  • What is an EMR Super User?
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Chronic and Complex Care

  • Why have there been changes to the EMR Phase 2.1 scope in relation to Community Services Referrals and Appointment Scheduling?
  • Will we still be using BOSSnet after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live in July 2023?
  • Will we still be using iPM after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
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Clerical workforce

  • Is the Next of Kin (all personal carers including Next of Kin, Emergency, Power of Attorney, Guardian, Enduring Power of Attorney etc) visible in the EMR?
  • Will we still be using iPM after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
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Clinical Support and Specialist Clinics

  • Why have there been changes to the EMR Phase 2.1 scope in relation to Community Services Referrals and Appointment Scheduling?
  • Will I still be using Healthdirect to conduct Telehealth Video Consultations?
  • Where will external referrals to outpatient services be managed?
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Emergency Medicine and Access

  • Is the Next of Kin (all personal carers including Next of Kin, Emergency, Power of Attorney, Guardian, Enduring Power of Attorney etc) visible in the EMR?
  • What is FirstNet?
  • What will FirstNet replace?
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Go-Live

  • When does EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
  • Will there be reduced capacity during Go-Live for specialist clinics and theatres?
  • Will there be a significant increase in DTS EFT/support to manage the increase in equipment/devices?
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ICU and Critical Care

  • I’ve heard the EMR Critical Care module is being implemented as part of the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live in July 2023. Can you tell me more about it?
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Mental Health

  • What is included for Mental Health in the EMR Phase 2 scope?
  • When will all Mental Health solutions be included in the EMR?
  • Will transitioning Mental Health staff receive training on EMR?
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Mobility Applications and Devices

  • When will new devices be rolled out in preparation for the EMR Phase 2.1 implementation?
  • Which biomedical devices will be connected to the EMR as part of EMR Phase 2.1?
  • What are EMR Mobile Apps?
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Newborn Services

  • Newborn Services (NBS) already use EMR for a lot of baby documentation that postnatal wards complete on paper. Will this be replaced with new documentation for EMR Phase 2.1?
  • As a Newborn Services Nurse, will I be able to access a Mother’s record in the EMR?
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Nursing & Midwifery

  • Will we still be using iPM after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
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Other

  • When is Bacchus Marsh coming online with the EMR?
  • Why is dialysis being left to Phase 2.2?
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Patient Portal

  • I’ve heard a patient portal is part of the EMR Phase 2.1 project. What is this?
  • What is the difference between the Patient Portal and My Health Record?
  • Will the Patient Portal be available in different languages?
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Perioperative and Anaesthesia

  • What new EMR functionality is being introduced in the Perioperative space with EMR Phase 2.1?
  • What does the EMR Surgical Management module involve?
  • What does the EMR Scheduling Management module involve?
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Pharmacy

  • With EMR Phase 2.1 what will be the changes within ICU for pharmacy?
  • What is the EMR anaesthesia module and what is the change within Perioperative areas once EMR Phase 2.1 is implemented?
  • Once EMR Phase 2.1 has gone live in July 2023, will there be any changes to the ordering of medications on the EMR or generating prescriptions?
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Training

  • When will EMR Phase 2.1 training start?
  • How long will it take to complete WeLearn training?
  • Will my EMR Phase 2.1 training be tailored to my discipline and where I work?
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Women’s and Children’s Services

  • I’ve heard PowerChart Maternity is being implemented as part of EMR Phase 2.1. What is PowerChart Maternity?
  • Newborn Services (NBS) already use EMR for a lot of baby documentation that postnatal wards complete on paper. Will this be replaced with new documentation for EMR Phase 2.1?
  • Will we still be using BOS for documentation after the EMR Phase 2.1 Go-Live?
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