For the benefit of the patient

Doctors at the Provincial General Hospital check patient test data via electronic medical records. Photo: Kim Ly

As one of the pioneering units in digital transformation of the health sector, since 2022, the Provincial General Hospital has piloted electronic medical records in a number of departments and rooms and expanded it throughout the hospital from 2023.

Currently, hospitals have used and stored electronic medical records instead of paper medical records, stored and transmitted medical images instead of printing films, and stored test information instead of printing paper.

The software and information technology system at the Provincial General Hospital is interconnected and synchronized in all steps, from receiving, managing patients, managing tests, supporting medical decisions to managing pharmaceuticals, finance and accounting... Thereby helping people not need to store or carry many paper documents when going for medical examination and treatment, shortening the time in all stages and processes of medical examination and treatment.

For medical staff, electronic medical records help save time and effort in performing administrative procedures and records, limit information errors in medical records, improve management efficiency, reform medical examination and treatment processes, and reduce the use of paperwork.

All patient information during the medical examination and treatment process, image data, and test results are stored on the system so doctors can access medical records quickly and completely to provide appropriate and timely treatment.

According to the X-ray area of the Provincial General Hospital, thanks to the application of technology, patients do not have to wait as long to get results as before.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai, a resident who came to see a doctor, said: “In the past, in addition to the time waiting for the X-ray, we also had to wait for the results, so it took a lot of time. Now, the images are automatically saved in the QR code, so the doctor sitting in the clinic can view the patient's X-ray film and read the results. When I go for a follow-up examination, I only need to bring the QR code, I don't have to worry about storing or carrying a lot of records and papers like before.”

Similarly, at the Provincial Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital, the implementation of electronic medical records has helped to digitize all medical examination and treatment processes, all health information and patient history are stored on the system, contributing to shortening the time for examination and treatment.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Khai Quang ward (Vinh Yen) said: “I chose the Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital for check-ups during my pregnancy and also registered to give birth here because the hospital is a reputable and trustworthy healthcare address in the field of obstetrics and pediatrics. Moreover, every time I come for a check-up, I do not need to save ultrasound images or test results because all medical records are stored on the hospital's software system.”

Medical staff of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Provincial General Hospital look up results on the software system. Photo: Kim Ly

With the goal of constantly improving the quality of service to the people, the provincial health sector has made efforts to promote the application of information technology, digital transformation, investment in facilities, equipment, and information technology infrastructure to serve professional activities in a smart and modern direction.

Currently, 100% of the province's medical facilities have applied information technology to reduce waiting time, creating convenience for people to go to medical examination and treatment; 100% of medical facilities have deployed medical examination and treatment using chip-embedded citizen identification cards and electronic payment of medical service costs; 100% of provincial and district medical units have deployed hospital management software and implemented data connection to serve the work of payment and settlement of medical examination and treatment costs under health insurance.

The health care system in the province is always connected and interconnected, ensuring timely professional support from provincial hospitals to district-level health centers and commune-level health stations. In addition, the units have connected online in professional training, technical transfer in the form of hand-holding, remote consultation with central-level experts to handle difficult cases.

Along with efforts to deploy electronic medical records, the electronic health record system is one of the important steps in digital transformation of the healthcare industry. The system not only manages personal health but also integrates medical examination and treatment data with the electronic health book application of the people, helping to provide doctors with comprehensive information about the medical examination and treatment history of each patient, providing optimal support in diagnosis and treatment.

All medical examination and treatment data at medical units are linked to the electronic health record system, creating a centralized and unified database. To date, more than 96% of the population - 1.2 million people - have had their personal health records created.

Promoting the achieved results, the provincial health sector continues to promote digital transformation associated with administrative reform, aiming at the goal of building a modern, high-quality, fair, effective and internationally integrated provincial health system; creating favorable conditions for people to access quality health services; improving the effectiveness of health care and protection in the new situation.

Le Mo

Source: http://baovinhphuc.com.vn/Multimedia/Images/Id/126511/Vi-loi-ich-nguoi-benh