What You Should Know:
– Alfred Health, a Victorian healthcare network, has expanded its partnership with Oracle Health by implementing the Oracle Oncology EHR solution. This move marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive and efficient care for cancer patients.
– By transitioning from paper-based records to a digital platform, Alfred Health has empowered clinicians with a unified view of patient medical history, encompassing both primary care and specialty services. This comprehensive record enables faster and more accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and decision-making.
Oracle Oncology EHR Deployment Benefits
The integration of Oracle EHR has also facilitated several key advancements in cancer care:
- Enhanced clinical trial access: The EHR system allows clinicians to easily identify eligible patients for clinical trials, accelerating access to potentially life-saving treatments.
- Improved medication management: Streamlined pharmacist workflows and barcode-based medication administration enhance patient safety and reduce errors.
- Strengthened patient safety: Integration with the national Safescript program enables real-time monitoring of high-risk medications, minimizing potential harm to patients.
- Digitization of immunization records: Sharing immunization records with the national registry ensures accurate and up-to-date vaccination information.
Alfred Health’s adoption of Oracle’s Oncology EHR solution demonstrates a commitment to leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.