The implementation of HEPMA to the six boards of NHS Scotland North remains in its planning stage. Projected time for Go Live is January 2023 to ensure a safe, measured and well rehearsed roll out. It has become very clear that staff engagement, communication and training is likely to be the key factors to making this a successful implementation of an electronic system.
Fear of using an electronic record, opposed to a paper one, is obvious among staff. Managing this change and showing strong leadership qualities is my main focus through the planning stage, the implementation stage and continuing through business as usual.
