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1
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What is a single sign on

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• Single Sign on enables you to log onto any computer within NHSG network and it remembers your login credentials for certain systems such as email, PMS etc

2
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What does electronic communication mean

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means communication by computer. This can take many forms such as email, text messaging, video conferencing and patient portals.

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How is text messaging used by the NHS

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  • Used clinically to remind patients of appointments via automated systems such as Mjog
  • Used also in an acute setting to text nurses or doctors that shifts need to be filled – Nurse Bank especially
4
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Name primary and speciality patient portals

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•	Primary care portals
–	EMIS
–	Vision on-line services
•	Specialty specific portals
–	Renal Patient View
–	My Diabetes
5
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Importance of electronic records instead of paper

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  • Risk of damage
  • Not enough room for physical
  • Tie consuming
  • Health and safety
  • Retention policies
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What is the solution to paper records

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• EPR- Electronic patient record

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Benefits of EPR

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  • Saves money – money on offsite storage, wages and significant time benefits
  • Most up to date records available, anytime – 24/7
  • Accurate and auditable
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Challenges of EPR

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  • Clinicians may feel that it takes longer to look up an electronic patient record rather than flick through a paper record
  • Culture change
  • Process change
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What is HEPMA

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  • Hospital Electronic Prescribing & Medicines Administration
  • Auditable
  • Paper could be lost or misplaced
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Benefits of HEPMA

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• Cost benefits
• Reduction in prescribing errors
• Remove problems with deciphering handwriting
Quicker and easier to order medicines

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What is CarePortal

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  • Integrated digital view of patient’s health and social data throughout North of Scotland – Highland, Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
  • Web based portal
  • Patients flow across the region, by linking primary and secondary and social care systems, clinicians will have a complete picture of a patient, ensuring they can make the most informed decisions

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