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Unity dress rehearsal continues to be a success

February 13, 2019

The final day of the Unity full dress rehearsal (FDR) has been hailed a success  –  with 72 per cent of colleagues saying they felt confident using the programme.

The new patient electronic patient record will be introduced later this year, and a three-day test run has already displayed promising results.

Feedback from users taking part in the FDR included:

  • 72 per cent said there was enough communication in preparation for the FDR
  • 69 per cent felt they were prepared and able to deliver what was expected of them
  • 89 per cent reported they had enough support with issues raised

There were some issues flagged up such as printing, with 50 per cent of users saying they were unable to do so when needed, whilst others reported that barcode machines weren’t working as they should. We should note, though, that most issues were resolved quickly.

Katie Gray, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Head of Unity Implementation  said: “We’ve had some marvellous feedback today. The teams are working well and they are receiving the right support when issues are raised.

“We have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and learned so much, even from smaller clinics, such as the clinical nurse specialist clinic in respiratory medicine.

“We have had some issues with printing some labels and documents today and there are some problems with barcode scanners that will require further investigation.”

Meanwhile on the Medical Infusion Suite, Dorothy Lord, Ward Clerk, was pleased with how the dress rehearsal had progressed.

She said: “It’s our first FDR and we have been admitting patients, allocating them beds or chairs and it’s gone really well. It’s been quite straight forward. There’s been a couple of little issues but those will get sorted out.

“This has been a great experience before going live. It gives you the chance to ask questions if you’re not certain about something.”

Anne Rutland, Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, also spoke about her experience using Unity. She said: “Initially, it has been challenging. The first time I looked at the Unity system on screen, it was quite scary. However, after working my way through it, I saw my second or third patient and I found it was getting easier. I think the system will make a real difference to everybody.”