What are the NABIDH compliant EMRs and how to choose one for my medical centre?

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One of the most important aspects of healthcare is the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). EMRs not only enhance the efficiency of medical centres but also facilitate the accurate and secure management of patients’ data. In Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has approved certain EMRs that comply with the NABIDH related requirements. In this article, we will discuss NABIDH compliant EMRs in Dubai.

What is NABIDH?

NABIDH is a centralised platform for health information exchange in Dubai. It aims to improve the quality of healthcare services by providing accurate and timely medical information to healthcare providers. The system enables authorised healthcare providers to access a patient’s medical record from anywhere in Dubai, allowing for better coordination and continuity of care.

What are NABIDH compliant EMRs?

NABIDH compliant EMRs are electronic medical record systems that comply with the standards and regulations set by DHA for medical data exchange. These EMRs have been tested and approved by DHA to ensure they meet the requirements of NABIDH.

What are the benefits of using NABIDH compliant EMRs?

The use of NABIDH compliant EMRs has several benefits for medical centres and healthcare providers. These benefits include:

  • Enhanced efficiency and accuracy in managing medical records and patient data
  • Improved coordination and continuity of care among healthcare providers
  • Access to patient data from anywhere in Dubai
  • Improved patient safety and reduced medical errors
  • Reduced administrative workload and improved workflow
  • Increased patient satisfaction

The use of NABIDH compliant EMRs is essential for medical centres in Dubai to comply with the regulations set by DHA and ensure the secure management of patient data. The EMRs approved by DHA have been thoroughly tested and proven to be efficient and effective in managing medical records. By using these EMRs, medical centres can improve the quality of healthcare services, enhance patient safety, and reduce administrative workload.

Which EMRs are NABIDH compliant?

DHA has approved the following EMRs as NABIDH compliant as of April 2023:

  • Apollonia
  • Bestcare
  • Cerner
  • Climax
  • Clinic
  • ClinicSoft 8.0
  • ComRec Solutions
  • Sapiens Softwares
  • DigiSol
  • Epic
  • Etisalat by e&
  • Healthcare Solutions
  • Heartbeat
  • HospyCare
  • Medic
  • Memits Solutions
  • Mimsys
  • Miracle HIS
  • Pangea Cloud Information Technology
  • Pioneer Med
  • Scrips
  • Simplex Himes
  • TrakCare
  • Yasasii

Note: There might be more EMRs that are approved by NABIDH, but these are the ones officially published on NABIDH website at https://www.nabidh.ae/#/comm/connectedemr .

How do I choose the right EMR for my healthcare facility?

While all the EMR software listed above are NABIDH compliant, it is important to understand the features they have incorporated in the EMR to see if it will reduce the manual involvement of healthcare facility staff wherever a task can be done automatically by the EMR.

Some of the examples are:

  • If a patient opts out of NABIDH, the EMR should have a facility to automatically notify NABIDH through the system. 
  • EMR should have provisions to extract audit related logs and reports as defined in NABIDH’s Audit policy.
  • EMR should have the ability to store id related documents within the EMR

There are many such scenarios that, when handled by the EMR, will reduce the manual involvement of staff at healthcare facilities to ensure the facility is NABIDH compliant.

To Medical Centres / Healthcare Facilities:

  1. If you are not sure about which EMR to choose, please feel free to reach out to NABIDH readiness experts at Airtabat and we will be happy to guide you.

To EMR Providers:

  1. If your EMR is listed above and you would like to be included in Airtabat NABIDH Readiness Tool, please reach out to us.
  2. If your EMR is not listed above and you would like it to be included here, please reach out to us.

For all NABIDH related queries please reach out to [email protected] .

FAQs:

What is NABIDH?

NABIDH is a centralised platform for health information exchange in Dubai. It aims to improve the quality of healthcare services by providing accurate and timely medical information to healthcare providers.

Which EMRs are NABIDH compliant?

As of April 2023, DHA has approved over 25 EMRs as NABIDH compliant EMRs.

What are the benefits of using NABIDH compliant EMRs?

The benefits of using NABIDH compliant EMRs include enhanced efficiency and accuracy in managing medical records and patient data, improved coordination and continuity of care among healthcare providers, access to patient data from anywhere in Dubai, improved patient safety and reduced medical errors, reduced administrative workload and improved workflow, and increased patient satisfaction.

What are the regulations set by DHA for medical data exchange in Dubai?

DHA has set regulations for medical data exchange in Dubai to ensure the secure management of patient data and compliance with the NABIDH system.

How can medical centres benefit from using NABIDH compliant EMRs?

By using NABIDH compliant EMRs, medical centres can improve the quality of healthcare services and enhance patient experience.