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Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Ethiopia

Origin language: English
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Target population
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Beneficiaries501 - 1000
EvidenceN/A
Start date2020/06
End dateN/A
StagePilot project/testing/trials
Country
Ethiopia
Coverage
National
Nb of implementation sites
50
Lead organization
Implementation partners

Health Focus Area
Health promotion
Services
Diagnostics
Predictive health and early diagnosis
Health logistics
Electronic medical record
Public health and disease surveillance
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Standards
HL7 v2
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DICOM
ISCO 08
GS1
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Summary
Implementing an Electronic Medical Record (EHR) system presents significant challenges that demand meticulous planning to minimize errors. Critical considerations during this process include establishing selection criteria and a detailed implementation plan that prioritizes interoperability, confidentiality, data availability, integrity, and compliance in report generation. The implementation involves key steps such as Readiness Assessment, Requirement Gathering, facility-based Customization, and Testing. Furthermore, effective Training, Go-Live support, and continuous assistance are vital for a successful rollout of the Digital Health EHR system, with a strong emphasis on health promotion as a core focus area.
Keywords
DHA
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iDHA (Project ID)
6yetsy
Project links
https://www.bahmni.org/
Origin of information
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Added to the platform on
2024-11-11
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Last update by
Mirana Michelle on 2024-11-11
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