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Summer has been nothing short of exciting with lots happening across the business. In this newsletter, find out more about how to activate Recruit in EMIS-X, book your place at the highly-anticipated EMIS NUG Annual Conference 2024, and register to join us for a session on how to navigate flu season effectively.

Last chance to get tickets for the EMIS NUG Annual Conference 2024  
 

The EMIS NUG Annual Conference and awards dinner is taking place on Friday 13 September at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre (Rep). The NUG is and independent organisation who support primary care users to get the best possible use out of their EMIS computer system. This years conference focuses on working smarter, not harder to improve patient care. If you haven’t already booked, click here to make sure you don’t miss out. 

 

Improving ways of working with EMIS-X

We’ve been getting some fantastic feedback from our users since the roll out of the EMIS-X companion app. Many of them have told us about the ways it’s made a significant difference to their everyday ways of working.  

Here are just a few comments that have recently come in: 

“Our reception team don’t really use any other document management system anymore, because they can see everything they need on EMIS-X, which is fantastic because it is quick and easy and accessible.”  
 -Kyle Barrett, Operations Manager, Rowan Tree Practice, Surrey 
 

“Our GPs especially like the new search functionality within documents, which looks really good and is particularly useful when we do our triaging.”  
-Sherif Al-Marayati, Business Manager, St John’s Way Medical Centre, London


“The thing to say about EMIS-X is that it is stupendously quick! This is really promising for the future.”  
- Dr Stuart Caldwell, – GP Partner, Rothschild House Group, Tring

To find out how you could be benefitting from EMIS-X take a look at the training available on EMIS Academy here.

We’re regularly adding to and improving the functionality in EMIS-X. To find out more click here.
 

Activate Recruit in EMIS-X for free

There are many ways for your practice to get involved in clinical research– from working with your NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) to supporting trial recruitment. Recruit, now available in EMIS-X, makes it even easier for you to support vital research whilst also generating revenue for your practice. Its sophisticated searches identify patients who are potentially eligible to take part in clinical trials recruiting in your area. Whether you’re experienced in supporting research, or completely new to it, Recruit makes it simple to support trial recruitment.

For guidance on activating, search KB5002034 in EMIS Now or click here.

Do you use our Hospital Pharmacy and ePMA solutions?

Join us for our virtual Medicines Management User Group on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 from 11.00 to 13.00. You'll have the opportunity to engage with other organisations, learn about key updates, and share learning and best practice.

Register here.

Book your place today for our in-person Healthcare User Group (HUG)

Join us at our in-person Healthcare User Group (HUG) on Wednesday 9 October at Villa Park, Aston Villa Football Club. HUG is the forum for strategic users of EMIS products in community and hospice settings. The day will be filled with interactive sessions, networking, and collaboration.

Register today here.

Come and see us at the Scottish Pharmacy Trade Show on Wednesday 18 September

Visit us on stand 104 to learn more about our PMR system, ProScript Connect, as well as our other EMIS products and solutions available for pharmacies in Scotland. This is a great opportunity for you to speak to our team who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at The Pharmacy Show on the Sunday 13 and Monday 14 October

We’re returning to the VIP lounge at The Pharmacy Show this October.

Pop along to explore our wide range of pharmacy products and features, including ProScript Connect, PharmOutcomes and Patient Access for Professionals. You’ll hear from our product experts who’ll share the latest product developments, including updates on our new ScriptCheck feature.

For more information on the The Pharmacy Show, click here.

Navigating flu season: How EMIS solutions are driving efficiency within community pharmacy

Flu season is right around the corner, and we understand that this year brings unique challenges for many pharmacies. With higher thresholds for the Pharmacy First initiative, ongoing workforce shortages, and limited resources, pharmacies need the right technology to streamline their flu service delivery.

Join us for a one-hour session on Tuesday 24th September from 6.30pm - 7.30pm, where we’ll showcase how EMIS technology can help alleviate the common challenges of flu season. Our product experts will guide you through key tools like PharmOutcomes, PreConsult, and Patient Access for Professionals.

What you’ll learn:

  • Challenges facing community pharmacy for Flu Season in 2024
  • Introduction to PharmOutcomes and PreConsult
  • Integrating PreConsult into your flu vaccination service
  • Overview of our Patient Access for Professionals solution
  • Improving the patient journey

Register your place here.
 

Experience remote working like never before with EMIS-X Mobile!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new EMIS-X Mobile App! Existing EMIS Mobile users can now upgrade and benefit from 90% faster synchronisation times, making your work smoother and more efficient than ever.

Ready to make the switch? Simply download the EMIS-X Mobile App and log into your account!

Available to download now:

Get EMIS-X Mobile for iOS

Get EMIS-X Mobile for Android

Get EMIS-X Mobile for Windows

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