Preparations continue for the delivery of the next generation electronic health platform, Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR).
Much has been achieved since the announcement of Epic as the preferred supplier for the delivery of SDPR, pending successful contract negotiations.
A large amount of work has been underway to support a smooth roll out once contracts are signed.
This includes planning with local health districts (LHDs) and specialty health networks (SHNs) to assess the readiness and specific needs of individual health services.
Data will be gathered to inform the order of roll outs and support transitions during this important period of digitisation for the public health system.
Holistic, digital, unified clinical records
For the first time, SDPR will enable healthcare teams to have secure access to holistic digital and unified clinical records for all patients through one system across the state. These records will also provide access to comprehensive patient pathology data.
SDPR will help staff to deliver care across 15 LHDs, 2 SHNs and all NSW Health Pathology laboratories.
An important journey
Deputy Secretary, Health System Strategy and Patient Experience, NSW Health, Deb Willcox said the health system is embarking on an important journey.
“This is the largest health transformation program that has occurred in Australia. It is not just an IT system change; it will allow us to continuously improve the delivery of public healthcare across NSW.”
“Importantly, SDPR will help to ensure patients receive consistently high care across all NSW Health services. All NSW Health care teams, no matter their location, will be able to access the information they need about a patient”.
eHealth NSW, along with program partner NSW Health Pathology, are currently engaging with clinical and technical staff across NSW Health to increase awareness and gain feedback on SDPR.
This includes the planning of governance groups who will oversee the design and implementation of SDPR.
Contract negotiations are expected to conclude in mid to late 2023.
Find out more
If you would like to know more about SDPR and receive regular updates please get in touch with our team.
You can also learn more by visiting the SDPR solutions page.
The news item above is included in our eHealth NSW July 2023 newsletter.
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