Abstract
BackgroundThere is currently limited guidance for hospitals to implement ePrescribing systems and we have developed an ePrescribing Toolkit designed to support ongoing implementation, adoption and optimisation of efforts. This work...
Highlights
In order to address this gap, we have, as part of an independent evaluation of the introduction of ePrescribing systems in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), developed an ePrescribing Toolkit, which aims to help hospitals with key decisions throughout the implementation journey.[6,7]
92% of respondents were familiar with the Toolkit, and 66% of these had used it to inform the ongoing implementation of ePrescribing systems in their hospital
‘Keep reviewing to ensure it remains current as [ePrescribing] progresses’. (Respondent 9, Project Manager). The results of this survey suggest that the ePrescribing Toolkit has been used by NHS hospitals across England to support the ongoing implementation of ePrescribing systems
Summary
In order to address this gap, we have, as part of an independent evaluation of the introduction of ePrescribing systems in NHS hospitals funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), developed an ePrescribing Toolkit ( referred to as the Toolkit), which aims to help hospitals with key decisions throughout the implementation journey (see Figure 1).[6,7] This online site provides advice and information to support conceptualisation, procurement, implementation and optimisation. The first version went live in 2013, after a year of developmental work It is regularly expanded based on the most recent available evidence and experiences from early implementers, fast followers and users.[8,9] Feedback and usage to date have been very encouraging with 2,000 plus views a month from across the world.[10] The high number of users and informal feedbacks has indicated that our resource has been useful in facilitating ongoing ePrescribing systems implementations in England and beyond. The Toolkit needs to be further developed to facilitate the continuing implementation/optimisation of ePrescribing and other health information technology across the NHS
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