Medway commits to improving patient flow and the digital ward

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is demonstrating its continued commitment to improving patient flow, supporting patient care and delivering clinical efficiencies with real-time information at the point of care with ExtraMed.

ExtraMed will provide Medway with its Patient Flow solution, supporting care pathway management as well as effective bed request and transfer functionality. In addition, the contract will see the implementation of the Vital Signs & Nursing Assessments solution. It includes alerts to mobiles, ensuring that patient safety and quality of care is paramount at every step of the patient journey.

Real-time information enables clinical staff to take appropriate action, at the right time, in real time, to significantly improve clinical efficiencies and patient outcomes through quicker intervention, reduce the risk of infection and reduce length of stay.

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is the latest in a growing number of healthcare Trusts to invest in ExtraMed’s powerful yet simple-to-use clinical software. Patient Flow that provides real-time visibility of the patient, their care plans, status and location. This drive towards the digital ward ensures safer patient care and, for the Trust, delivers cost savings, support for the paperless ward and facilitates the adoption of positive change.

ExtraMed’s mission is to deliver a better patient experience by enabling healthcare professionals to make quicker and safer decisions with real-time information, whilst ensuring the patient is informed, educated and entertained at every step of the journey.