The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine is moving to a new system to maintain patient records. On April 29 at 8 a.m., the adult emergency department will launch Allscripts HealthMatics® ED (HMED), an electronic medical record and patient tracking system.
As a busy, level 1 trauma center for the state of Maryland, we believe this secure automated system will make our operations and communications more efficient, improve patient safety, and better manage patient flow.
We expect the new system will help:
- reduce the potential for medical errors by producing legible prescriptions
- ensure consistent documentation through standard questions and protocols
- offer more detailed aftercare instructions at discharge
Because great service is our goal, The Johns Hopkins Hospital continues to seek ways to improve our patient care.
