Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Case Study

This case study details the implementation of the Altera Sunrise Acute Care electronic patient record (EPR) system at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL). Awarded Foundation Trust status in December 2008, WWL serves a local population of 300,000 and operates multiple hospital sites. The transition from a predominantly paper-based system to Altera Sunrise was driven by the need for improved data access and clinical efficiency. The Chief Clinical Information Officer, Dr. Martin Farrier, outlines the challenges faced with the previous system, including poor data quality and accessibility issues. The agile implementation approach allowed WWL to adapt the system according to user feedback. The Altera Sunrise platform offers features such as clinical documentation and electronic patient medication administration, enhancing care coordination. Future plans include further integration with other healthcare providers and a focus on patient flow management, aiming to improve overall patient care and operational efficiency.