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“YOU’VE GOT MAIL” Transitioning to paperless communication using EDTHUB and Rhapsody 16 May 2013

“YOU’VE GOT MAIL” Transitioning to paperless communication using EDTHUB and Rhapsody 16 May 2013. Mercer Field Health Informatics & IT Transformation Consultant. Problem Background. Numerous problems stem from a predominantly paper-based communication system.

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“YOU’VE GOT MAIL” Transitioning to paperless communication using EDTHUB and Rhapsody 16 May 2013

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  1. “YOU’VE GOT MAIL” Transitioning to paperless communication using EDTHUB and Rhapsody 16 May 2013 Mercer Field Health Informatics & IT Transformation Consultant

  2. Problem Background Numerous problems stem from a predominantly paper-based communication system • Imagine being a postman tasked with delivering a large batch of letters far and wide….

  3. Problem Context This problem is prevalent in a large number of NHS organizations where there is a lack of effective interfacing • The system is bogged down by: • Multiple discharge sources • Multiple information formats • High printing costs • High operational costs • No data integrity or validation • Which unfortunately results in….. EXPENSE CHAOS

  4. Solution Components 1. Authoritative Collector & Validator Rhapsody EDTHUB 2. Authoritative Distributor DOCMAN 3. Authoritative Recipient

  5. Solution Architecture

  6. Solution Aim To reduce these problems, what we’re aiming to do is effectively this:

  7. Solution Output The equivalent of an instant, on-demand courier delivery with a named person signature requirement

  8. Immediate Benefits for GPs Discharge letters immediately available Outpatient correspondence immediately available Time and cost savings by printing and scanning reduction Reduction in incorrect delivery

  9. Immediate Benefits for Hospitals Ability to track end-to-end delivery of letters Demographic error detection & correction, ensuring higher quality data Reduced costs from saved printing, postage & admin time Reconciliation with hospital activity

  10. Deliverables 6 Months Time Frame Discharges & Correspondences 46,858 115 GP Surgeries

  11. Paper-free future?

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