Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has selected Better as its technology supplier to roll out electronic prescribing and medicines administration in its local area hospitals.
The new electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration system, known as ePMA, will revolutionise medicines prescribing and administration across hospitals within the health board by making the process safer, easier and more efficient.
Implementing ePMA solutions across NHS Wales is a key part of Digital Medicines Programme, led by Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), to ensure the prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines is easier, safer and more efficient for patients and clinicians.
A dedicated team at ABUHB has been established to maintain a focus on enhancing prescribing safety for patients during the roll out of its Secondary Care ePMA system.
This has helped the team at ABUHB to identify a number of benefits of ePMA, including reductions in spend on medications, improved safety around better documentation of allergies, and a reduction in time spent by health and care staff locating patient information.
Dr Melanie Poole, ABUHB Lead ePMA Doctor, said: “The implementation of ePMA is a significant step forward in the health board’s digital strategy, harnessing technology to enhance healthcare delivery.
“We are excited to be partnering with Better to transform prescribing and medicines administration across Aneurin Bevan UHB.
Božidarka Radović, Better Meds Product Director, added: “We are proud to support Aneurin Bevan UHB in their journey towards safer and more efficient medication management.
“Implementing our ePMA will not only enhance patient safety but also streamline workflows for healthcare professionals, ensuring that critical medication information is always accessible.
“This collaboration strengthens the foundation of a digitally connected and interoperable NHS Wales.”
The introduction of ePMA is supported and funded by Welsh Government and is part of the Digital Medicines Programme to improve care and treatment across NHS Wales.
The work of delivering ePMA in hospitals will also form part of the strategy for Aneurin Bevan UHB’s next 10-year plan for healthcare in Gwent.
