Replacing non-emergency bleeps and long-range pagers with a hospital-wide, EHR-integrated secure messaging system: an implementer report
Ercole, A.; Tolliday, C.; Gelson, W.; Rudd, J.; Cameron, E.; Chaudhry, A.; Hamer, F.; Davies, J.
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IntroductionObsolete bleep/long-range pager equipment remains firmly embedded in the NHS. ObjectiveTo introduce a secure, chart-integrated messaging system (Epic Secure Chat) in a large NHS tertiary referral centre to replace non-emergency bleeps/long-range pagers. MethodsThe system was socialised in the months before go-live. Operational readiness was overseen by an implementation group with stakeholder engagement. Cutover was accompanied by a week of Secure Chat and bleeps running in parallel. ResultsEngagement due to socialisation was high with usage stabilising approximately 3 months after go-live. Contact centre internal call activity fell significantly after go-live. No significant patient safety concerns were reported. DiscussionStaff engagement and uptake was excellent. The majority of those who previously carried bleeps were content to use personal devices for messaging because of user convenience after reassurance about privacy. ConclusionAn integrated secure messaging system can replace non-emergency bleeps with beneficial impact on service.
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