Deployment of an Electronic Medical Records Solution in Phases in 8 Public Hospitals under the Akwa Ibom State Ministry Of Health
Origin language: English
Country
Nigeria
Coverage
Regional
Nb of implementation sites
50
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Health Focus Area
Cancer
Maternal and child health
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Vaccination / Immunization
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Others
Other chronic conditions and disabilities
Communicable diseases
Services
Electronic medical record
Diagnostics
Public health and disease surveillance
Others
Pharmacy
Telehealth
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RxNORM
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Summary
The Akwa Ibom State Government has entered into a 3-Year Renewable Contract to implement the Helium Health Enterprise Solution for digitizing health records and managing hospital operations. This pioneering project in the state has achieved an impressive 80% reduction in patient wait times and a 45% increase in facility revenue. The success of the initiative has encouraged the government to reinvest in expanding health services in underserved areas. The Helium system gathers extensive data on patient demographics, clinical care, and operational activities, including billing and inventory management. Initially, hospitals in Ikot Okoro, Ituk Mbang, Ikono, Etinan, and Ukana have been digitized, with additional facilities planned for the second phase. The health focus areas of the project encompass vaccination and immunization, sexual and reproductive health, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), communicable diseases, chronic conditions and disabilities, maternal and child health, and cancer.
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jf1r47
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2024-11-11
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Mirana Michelle on 2024-11-11
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