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Cleveland Clinic London
LONDON: Cleveland Clinic London has been awarded HIMSS EMRAM stage 7 accreditation, becoming the first private hospital in the UK to receive this achievement and one of eight hospitals in total that are Stage 7 in the UK.
HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management System Society) is a global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming global health through information and technology. The EMRAM, or Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, is an eight-stage framework to assess and measure the use of digital technology in healthcare organisations in terms of their electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
“This is a tremendous achievement for Cleveland Clinic London, and I could not be prouder of the team,” said Rob Lorenz M.D., Cleveland Clinic London President. “This is a fantastic demonstration of what we can achieve for our patients when we demonstrate our values of teamwork and innovation.”
To be validated against the EMRAM Stage 7 standards, the hospital must demonstrate a significant level of digitalisation and integration of its EMR into operations, leading to improved patient care, efficiency, data utilisation, and other benefits that contribute to the overall quality of services provided.
“Receiving this accreditation is testament to our team's dedication and the vision we have for healthcare at Cleveland Clinic. It underscores our commitment to embracing innovation and setting new benchmarks in healthcare excellence to provide quality care to our patients,” said Raihaan Mughal, Associate Chief Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic London.
The review of Cleveland Clinic London noted the organisation is a “special place” and has a culture with a strong commitment to improving quality of care and patient safety; and caregivers take ownership and are proud of all that has been achieved.
HIMSS also praised Cleveland Clinic London as one of the most forward-thinking hospital pharmacy departments in the UK with innovative technology. Cleveland Clinic London was the first hospital in the UK to use a closed-loop medication administration process where a unit-dose pharmacy robot individually wraps and tracks medications. Caregivers then use bar codes to ensure the correct medication is being provided to the correct patient.
Cleveland Clinic London Stage 7 accreditation for EMRAM will be valid for three years.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 77,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,658 salaried physicians and researchers, and 19,000 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,699-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 275 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2022, there were 12.8 million outpatient encounters, 303,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 270,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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Cleveland Clinic London is the latest location in Cleveland Clinic’s expanding global footprint, allowing Cleveland Clinic to extend its model of care to more patients than ever. Cleveland Clinic London hospital opened on March 29, 2022. It has 184 inpatient beds, including 29 ICU beds; eight operating rooms; a full imaging suite; endoscopy and cardiac catheterization laboratories; day case rooms for surgery; and a full neurological suite with rehabilitation. In addition to comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic services, it offers orthopedics, digestive diseases, urology, neurosciences, ear, nose and throat, general surgery, general practice, and executive health. Cleveland Clinic London consists of a hospital and an outpatient center. Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, a six-story, 28,000-square foot building at Portland Place, in the Harley Street Medical Area; and Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre in the City of London. Visit us at clevelandcliniclondon.uk/. Follow us at twitter.com/clecliniclondon. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/tag/london.
