Doctors IT Training
Welcome to UHD. There are lots of IT applications you will need to use whilst at UHD. Below is a summary of the training courses covering the majority of what you need. There is also information about other IT applications and how to get access/training on them.
BEFORE YOU START
This course covers the main systems you will need on day one: EPR and the systems than connect with it:
- Evolve EDM – scanned documents
- ICE – request/file diagnostic tests
- PACS – radiology images
- ED Agyle view – Emergency Department information
If you don’t already have access to the National Care Records Service, you can complete NCRS course. NCRS provides access to national patient information to improve clinical decision making and healthcare outcomes. It is where you can view Child Protection – Information Sharing (CP-IS) service.
All prescribing is done electronically except for Paediatrics. Complete EPMA training for access. You will not have your ESR assignment number yet, so once you have completed the eLearning, enter your GMC Registration Number in FULL at the end of the course and then immediately email that same number plus your name, job title and contact details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
The links below will only be accessible when you have your UHD email and windows login:
These 2 shared care records give you 24/7 view of patient’s records from different systems across Dorset & Hampshire: GP practices, mental health and community, local authorities, acute hospitals.
DCR eLearning – you will need your UHD email address.
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for access to the CHIE.
You’ll use DMO (speech recognition) to dictate patient correspondence along with the Clinical Letter eForm in EPR to produce the letter.
You need to request this when you start.
Or you can use eCaMIS digital dictation as an alternative to DMO. Training is here: Digital Dictation
You’ll also need eCaMIS if you want to view more details about your clinic lists or a theatre list. Training:
Inpatient observations and nursing assessments are completed on eOBS and ENA. You will use QuickView to view observations and Clinical Compass for Nursing assessments. Training resources are here:
HotW is an electronic whiteboard detailing the current status of an inpatient, e.g. what tasks are completed, to be completed.
Here is a video showing you how to use HotW. Full details and userguides are here:
This is used in Cardiology to record diagnostics and procedures. You will get further training if you work in Cardiology. This course covers how to view the cardiology information.
MUSE is used to store patient’s ECG results. You will have been given access and it is found in the Managed Bookmarks, Clinical Systems folder on Edge.
Here is a short video covering how to access.
Most forms are now electronic. You will find some eForms in EPR, but there are others on our eForms portal. It is found in the Managed Bookmarks, Clinical Systems folder on Edge. Here is a short video showing you how to use the eForms portal.
CIWL is the handover system used in some areas. These guides show you how to use and set up the CIWL if it is used in your area
When you are in Outpatients you will need to complete the eOutcome form for each patient.
Click here for the guides and videos
We use DrDoctor for Virtual (video) consultations Video Tutorial, FAQ and more details are here.
There are many other IT applications in use at UHD. Here is a list of the applications and how to get access or more information: IT Systems
