New e-record system for better clinical handovers
GPpartners in Brisbane has developed an e-health record system called Health Record eXchange (HRX). It now connects 285 General Practitioners (GPs) and five hospitals, and integrates with existing clinical software.
“Discussions with local aged care services in our divisional area regarding their integration with the HRX have been very positive and this recent study further highlights the advantages for residents and staff,” spokesman Dr Kidd said.
GPpartners has also released an audit toolkit to promote more effective clinical handovers for aged care residents who transfer into hospital.
The Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) Hospital Clinical Handover Project is managed through the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and is funded by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
Support for this project was received from 20 of the 22 organisations managing the 70 RACFs in the Brisbane North district.
GPpartners said it believes the report will bring improved understanding, increased knowledge and confidence to change processes toward safer handover for residents transferring to and from acute facilities.
