SDPR Orientation Kick Off Event Fifteen staff from across the district attended the recent kick-off event for the configuration phase of the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR). At the event, held at Sydney Eye Hospital, they joined more than 100 senior NSW Health leaders and specialists from across the state to be briefed and oriented in their role as co/ chairperson for this phase of the SDPR. The SDPR program is transformative and will ultimately change how people experience and deliver care across NSW. It is described as the single biggest change to a health system Australia has ever seen. information access. This will help to create a comprehensive, single view of a patients care journey no matter where they go to receive care. The two-day orientation event was the first time the group chairs came together, providing an opportunity to connect with each other, get introduced to the Epic software systems and build the foundation of long-term partnerships. These co-chairs, along with over 700 experienced health representatives, will meet as part of 57 working groups and councils. These representatives come from areas such as patient administration, finance, training, blood products, patient experience, allied health and more. Their goal is to shape SDPR to meet the needs of the state and everyone who interacts with NSW Health. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri attended the event and said he was honoured to be co-chairing the Allied Health Council with Claire Klimes from the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Rolling out over the next six years, the program will streamline clinical
“Our council is responsible for facilitating the 23 allied health professions across adult, paediatric and neonatal settings, ensuring a consistent and efficient cross-functional design for allied health within the new electronic medical record (eMR),” Anthony said. “Claire and I are also leading the group for nutrition care and food service eMR configuration. “It’s a significant challenge but an incredible opportunity to be part of this once-in-a- generation health system reform in NSW. “A big thank you to the Epic and eHealth NSW teams for their support during our orientation.” The SDPR will be rolled out in a phased approach across local health districts and NSW Health agencies with NSLHD part of the second tranche to go live in late 2026.
NSLHD CE Anthony Schembri (far left) at the kick off event
NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 15| 9 AUGUST 2024
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