Kwara State hospitals to switch from paper to electronic medical records
Kwara State is moving its public hospitals from paper to electronic medical records, with staff training set to begin in November.
What happened
The Kwara State Government is phasing out paper-based medical records in its public hospitals, replacing them with an electronic medical records system.3
The initiative is being implemented through the Kwara State Health Management Board (KW-HMB) under the HOPE-PHC Project.1
Healthcare workers are scheduled to begin training on the new digital system in November.1
The initiative is being implemented through the Kwara State Health Management Board (KW-HMB) under the HOPE-PHC Project.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a timeline for full rollout beyond the start of staff training in November.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the cost of the project or which organizations are funding the HOPE-PHC Project.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported how many hospitals or patients will be affected.
Why it matters
The shift to electronic records is intended to improve patient care in Kwara's public hospitals.3
Sources (3)
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- 1Premium TimesNGIndependent
- 3PunchNGPrivate