Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) has been validated at Stage 7 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The eight-stage model measures an organisation's effective use and deployment of EMR technology.
The hospital took a phased approach in preparing for the Stage 7 validation. It strengthened its EMR system, improved interoperability, implemented patient-facing digital tools, and embedded AI-powered clinical decision support into workflows. KMUH now supports cloud-based exchange with community partners using FHIR standards and integrates National Health Insurance data via web services. Its telemedicine outpatient system features seamless scheduling, test result sharing, and documentation, which are all integrated into the HIS and support continuity of care in remote regions.
Since meeting the requirements for Stage 7 EMRAM, we have observed significant gains across clinical, operational, and patient engagement outcomes. Clinically, we reduced medication errors through closed-loop administration, detected patient deterioration earlier with AI-enhanced early warning systems, and improved adherence to guidelines via real-time decision support.
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