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First users enthusiastic about solution!
On September 18, 2008, VitalHealth Software hosted a preview event for the upcoming Rehabilitation EMR. More than 250 interested users visited the event for a sneak peek at the solution, which was developed using the VitalHealth Platform. The Rehabilitation EMR will be implemented in the entire rehabilitation sector in the Netherlands, a first in the Dutch healthcare market. All 24 rehabilitation centers will be using the new solution early 2009.
The preview event started with a presentation session that outlined the requirements for the solution. Jos Buijs (chairman of the Rehabilitation EMR committee), project manager Robert van Schijndel and Monique van Kerkwerk (ergotherapist at Heliomare) addressed the process that led to the development of the Rehabilitation EMR, as well as the benefits offered to the users. After a brief intermission, Birgit Wilms, Jaco Haverhals (both members of the project team) and Hans Slootman (rehabilitation physician at Heliomare) presented the base version of the Rehabilitation EMR, resulting in enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The morning session was concluded with a pointed remark by Gert-Jan van Boven, director of the National ICT Institute (Nictiz): ‘There has been a lot of discussion about electronic health records in our country. The rehabilitation sector made it happen… hats off to that!’
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During the afternoon session all participants had a chance to get some hands-on experience with the solution from their individual laptops. The project team members were present to answer questions… and to receive many congratulations from the users. |
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Jaco Haverhals (VitalHealth), Hans Slootman (Heliomare) en Birgit Wilms (VIR e-Care) presented the base version of the Rehabilitation EPD. (fotography: Isja Nederbragt) |
Source: Revalidatie Nederland. A detailed report of this event can be found on the website of the Rehabilitation EMR.
