Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust EPR Benefits Review

This case study details the benefits realisation review conducted by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in collaboration with Altera Digital Health and the Healthcare Innovation Consortium. The review focuses on the introduction of the Sunrise Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, particularly in tissue viability management. It outlines the objectives of the digital transformation journey initiated in 2023, which include streamlining clinical workflows, improving documentation, enhancing data access, and meeting national care strategy goals. The findings indicate significant improvements in patient safety outcomes and operational efficiency, transitioning from paper-based processes to a digital workflow. The study also identifies challenges related to the phased EPR rollout, including manual processes and limited training. Recommendations for optimising the EPR system are provided, aimed at enhancing patient care and staff efficiency. The review serves as a framework for evaluating digital benefits across the trust, contributing to ongoing improvements in healthcare delivery.