Emory Healthcare has announced the implementation of Apple products at its Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Georgia, US, which is also integrated with the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.

This digital overhaul is set to enhance the inpatient experience, streamline clinician workflows, reduce burnout and provide patients with secure access to their health information.

Through Mac computers, clinicians at the hospital now have access to Epic, while iPhones and Apple Watches keep them connected.

iPhones are equipped with Epic’s Rover app to support nurses in monitoring vital signs and managing medication.

Each patient room features an iMac on a swing arm, aiding clinicians with bedside charting and documentation.

Emory Healthcare CEO Joon Lee said: “Deploying Apple products with Epic apps throughout the hospital offers efficiency and mobility to our clinical teams while saving time, providing patients the undivided attention they deserve.”

Patient registration is streamlined with iPad kiosks using the Epic Welcome app for quick and secure check-ins.

Bedside iPads in every room enable patients to engage with their care plans, review medical records, order meals, and get in touch with their care teams through Epic's MyChart Bedside app.

Essential safety information is displayed on the wall-mounted iPads outside patient rooms, facilitating care team handoffs and enhancing care coordination.

Epic research and development executive vice-president Seth Howard said: “Emory’s rollout shows how Epic on Mac can be part of a hospital-wide digital strategy. We’re happy to support more flexible, connected, patient-centric care.”

Earlier this year, Emory Healthcare partnered with Atropos Health to introduce a decision-making tool that leverages real-world data to support clinicians.