Wolters Kluwer Health, a global provider of trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions, has announced a groundbreaking integration of its UpToDate® clinical decision support (CDS) system in Fakeeh Technologies' YASASII® electronic medical record (EMR) system. This integration marks the first-ever implementation of UpToDate in the Fakeeh Care Group's hospitals in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at enhancing medical education, operational efficiency, and patient care standards.
The integration of UpToDate into the YASASII EMR system aligns medical practice with evidence-based guidelines, streamlining the clinical workflow and elevating the quality of patient care. Garry Edwards, Clinical Effectiveness Vice President for EMEA at Wolters Kluwer Health, emphasized the positive impact of the integration, highlighting its ability to provide clinicians with the best available clinical information.
Established in 1978, the Fakeeh Care Group is a renowned healthcare network and care management company that prioritizes preventive healthcare services. The integration of UpToDate into the EMR system further supports the Fakeeh Care Group's mission to deliver world-class healthcare to its patients. The integration has been successfully implemented in three hospitals: the Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh, and the Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai.
The integration of UpToDate was completed by Fakeeh Technologies, a subsidiary of the Fakeeh Care Group and a provider of integrated IT and software solutions to the healthcare industry in India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Wolters Kluwer Health is dedicated to providing trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions that empower clinicians, patients, researchers, and students to make informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes in healthcare. The integration of UpToDate into the Fakeeh Care Group's YASASII EMR system exemplifies Wolters Kluwer's commitment to supporting clinical effectiveness, learning and research, clinical surveillance and compliance, and data solutions.
With the integration of UpToDate, the Fakeeh Care Group reinforces its position as a leader in healthcare, leveraging the power of technology and evidence-based medicine to drive improved medical education, operational efficiency, and the highest standards of patient care.
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