Healthcare IT product innovation 2010

Winners: EMIS and Protomed

EMIS Web, EMIS

EMIS Web is a cross-organisation healthcare system for GPs, extended care, community, secondary care and patients. The system puts information at the fingertips of frontline staff whenever and wherever they need it.

Biodose Total Medication Management System, Protomed

Launched in May 2010, the latest version of Biodose allows carers, health professionals and patients to manage medication more closely, making the process of drug administration clear-cut.

Finalists

Outpatient flow management, Intouch with Health

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Intouch have developed an outpatient flow management system that calls patients by name when their clinic is ready for them. The system went live at Pontefract Hospital in January 2010 and over 90% of patients now check-in at kiosks.

Scenario Generator, SIMUL8 Corporation

Scenario Generator is the only simulation software tool used by the majority of UK PCTs to improve their patient care pathways, services and overall efficiency. Developed by SIMUL8 Corporation, a global name in simulation, the software has been designed specifically for healthcare providers. Scenario Generator comes pre-loaded with relevant data in order to ensure simulations are accurate, and support evidence-based decisions to be made.

Electronic Patient Management System, Healthintec Ltd

The Electronic Patient Management System is clinical sofware, purpose-built by a team of health informaticians. Built around the i3 principle, it has evolved from a patient monitoring solution to a clinical tool which tracks a patient's stay from A&E through to discharge.