Effectiveness of electronic medical records operations

electronic food court 1 — Immediately after the examination, the doctor at Quang Nam Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital took notes directly on the electronic system instead of writing by hand. Photo: HO QUAN

Instead of having to search for records in a series of paper archives, now with just a few operations on the system, doctors can immediately access patient information. Doctor CKI. Nguyen Thi Diem, Deputy Head of the Department of Emergency Intensive Care, Anti-Poisoning and Neonatal Pathology, said that this not only saves time, reduces errors, but also increases patient satisfaction.

“Electronic medical records bring many advantages to doctors in their work as well as improve the quality of medical examination and treatment. For doctors, records stored in a digital environment will help save effort, improve information accuracy, minimize errors and easily check drug interactions. At the same time, it reduces printing costs, optimizes workflow, and helps hospitals operate more effectively,” Dr. Diem shared.

Bringing his child to the Quang Nam Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital for treatment, Mr. Huynh Phong, resident of Thang An commune, Da Nang city, said: "The hospital has converted to digital in the medical examination and treatment process, I see that it saves a lot of time for patients. In particular, patients also use digital signatures instead of paper signatures and cashless payments are very convenient and fast."

cycle — Patient's relatives use digital signatures instead of paper signatures at Quang Nam Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital. Photo: HO QUAN

Implementing the Ministry of Health 's directive to deploy electronic medical records by September 30 at the latest, Quang Nam Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has coordinated with a software provider to digitize 100% of forms and digitally sign all records. At the same time, the hospital organized training for medical staff to familiarize themselves with the process of entering, signing and storing electronic data in accordance with regulations.

In the past time, the hospital has equipped 93 fixed computers, connecting LAN from the central operating room to departments and rooms; deployed 3 high-speed internet lines to ensure stable operation. From September 15, the electronic medical record system was officially put into operation, data was connected with the city's health sector and the Ministry of Health, marking an important step forward in management, gradually eliminating paper records, enhancing transparency and connecting medical data.

Notably, data is stored at VNPT IDC with a centralized NAS system, meeting security requirements.

electronic food court 2 — Quang Nam Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital uses a smart medical kiosk to help people register for medical examination, look up information, and authenticate VNeID identification. Photo: HO QUAN

Mr. Nguyen Duc Hung Son, Director of Quang Nam Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, said: “In 2025, the hospital will simultaneously operate two software HIS/PACS for imaging diagnosis and EMR for digital signature processes and electronic medical records. This will help the hospital move towards comprehensive electronic medical records management, maximize the effectiveness of smart medical solutions, and contribute to improving the quality of patient service.”

Along with the implementation of electronic medical records, the hospital also put into use a smart medical kiosk to support people in registering for examination, looking up information, authenticating VNeID identification and performing services quickly. At the same time, it invested in installing 32 security cameras at key locations to monitor the entire medical examination and treatment facility. This is an important foundation for the hospital to continue promoting digital applications in management and operation, meeting the development needs of society.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/hieu-qua-van-hanh-benh-an-dien-tu-3303783.html