Childrens Cancer Hospital Egypt (Hospital 57357) is the very first and only integrated digital hospital in all of Africa to achieve Phase 6 on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM) by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Analytics The accomplishment is a global benchmark for making use of advanced IT to enhance improve patient care.

Hospital 57357 shares Cerner's belief that a strong health IT facilities is the foundation for improving the health and care of patients via standardization and automation of procedures, and interactive medical decision support for treatment service providers. Being the very first health care center in Africa to accomplish Stage 6 is not just an honor, but likewise a reflection of the effort and commitment of our staff," claimed Dr. Sherif Abouelnaga, CEO of Health center 57357.

Nine years back, Health center 57357 introduced the Cerner Millennium integrated medical info system, which allowed authorized users to record, recover and share patient data effortlessly.

"Cerner Millennium sustained our objective of supplying integrated, top quality healthcare solutions to our patients. The rich data we are accumulating at every step in the care journey is the structure for our research study activities to boost remedy rates," stated Dr. Mohamed Aggag, chief medical officer of Hospital 57357.

The hospitals health care info system makes it possible for making use of barcoded drug administration, which aids confirm that the ideal dose of the ideal medication is provided to the right individual at the right time. This is critical for client security and an essential need for HIMSS Phase 6 certification. Another requirement for the HIMSS acknowledgment is the Computerized Doctor Order Entry, which boosts the accuracy and timeliness of examinations, treatments and medication orders.

" When we implemented Cerner Millennium back in 2008, we called it MISK , which represents Medical Informatics Conserving Kids. This reflects our belief in the value of the health care information throughout the individual's treatment journey," said Ayman Ibrahim, vice president of technology of Healthcare facility 57357.

HIMSS is a global, not-for-profit organization that recognizes hospitals who have actually boosted their delivery of healthcare through using information technology and digital management systems. HIMSS Analytics developed EMRAM as a technique for examining the development and influence of electronic clinical record systems for healthcare facilities in the HIMSS Analytics Database. There are 8 stages (0-7) that measure a health center's application and application of infotech applications. Hospitals could track and review their progression in completing each phase as they continue toward Stage 7, which stands for a sophisticated digital individual document setting that provides safety and effectiveness improvements.

" Cerner is celebrating Ten Years of a successful and fruitful relationship with Hospital 57357. This award comes at the perfect time to highlight the success of Hospital 57357 in operation their information system to supply high quality of care to its people. HIMSS Phase 6 is not just a modern technology award however also reflects a commitment to using the EHR to give more secure, positive and a lot more efficient individual care," said Alaa Adel, director and general manager, Cerner Middle East and Africa. "We are thrilled that Cerner Millennium is supporting Hospital 57357 in its honorable objective. Our team believe that this achievement will highlight Hospital 57357 as a role model for improving health care in Egypt and Africa."