The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, UK, has chosen InterSystems as its electronic patient record (EPR) partner to advance its digital transformation.
The new EPR is expected to help deliver safer, more efficient, and integrated care, while supporting operational and clinical teams with streamlined workflows and improved information access.
ROH chief executive Matthew Hartland said: “Selecting InterSystems as our EPR partner is an exciting step forward for our hospital. This partnership will give our teams the digital tools to enhance the outstanding care they deliver. We’re excited about the future and the potential a new EPR offers us to continue improving how we care for people.”
InterSystems UK and Ireland manager Colin Henderson said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Royal Orthopaedic Hospital on this important phase of their digital journey. The move to InterSystems' TrakCare EPR will help improve information access and exchange, and will provide a more harmonised experience for clinical and administrative users.
“We look forward to working closely with the ROH to unlock the full potential of their new EPR and help drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiencies.”
The procurement process was said to have been comprehensive, involving active collaboration with hospital staff from various departments.
Clinicians were particularly engaged, taking part in demonstrations, workshops, and evaluations.
Their insights and feedback were considered crucial in selecting a system that meets the needs of both patients and staff at ROH.
Planning for the implementation is currently in progress, aiming for a 2026 programme launch.
As the EPR is embedded, paper-based notes and separate databases will be replaced by secure, integrated digital records. ROH stated that they will support faster access to patient histories and more coordinated care.
The ROH has been involved in developing treatments with robotic-assisted joint replacements, conducting research in regenerative medicine, and providing self-management tools through digital platforms.
