Compass: Safe and Secure Medical Information
Fort HealthCare staff, clinicians and physicians have partnered with Cerner Corporation to implement a comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The partnership’s main goal is to upgrade existing health record capabilities at Fort HealthCare and to create a medical record system that provides critical medical data whenever and wherever it’s needed.
Integrated medical records software allows multiple users (if needed) to access one patient record at the same time — an impossible task with a cumbersome paper chart and multiple care locations. This immediate, secure, accurate online access to relevant, integrated clinical information allows medical professionals — physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists and lab technicians — to communicate instantly with the patient’s care team, facilitating the best care decisions possible.
As this evolution in patient care takes place, some personal demographic and medical history information may not be available at your first medical visit. To help us better serve you, and to be certain that essential patient health and demographic information is available to your doctor August 1 and beyond, we encourage all patients coming with any Fort Memorial Hospital or any Fort Medical Group Clinic appointment on or after August 1 to:
- Arrive 30 minutes early
- Bring list of all prescription and non-prescription medications (or actual medications)
- Bring your current health insurance card
You may be asked to meet briefly with a nurse to review your personal health record and add any information that may be needed. We sincerely appreciate your assistance and understanding. We're confident that the promise of a comprehensive Electronic Health Record across all Fort HealthCare locations will allow for much greater efficiencies in your medical care and a more satisfying healthcare experience.
