CGM CNG Nursing Information System provides full automation of all nursing forms, enhancing delivery of healthcare services

Riyadh, June 24, 2013: Complementing the growing healthcare investments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nursing Information System is being installed at the King Fahad Medical City by CompuGroup Medical (CGM) to provide full automation of all nursing forms. CGM CNG Nursing Information System has been designed to collect, store, process, retrieve, display and communicate timely information needed in nursing practice and administration education, while providing easy access to a patient's Electronic Medical Records (EMR) including patient previous encounters, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, clinical evaluations, medications and procedures and results like Laboratory.

Conforming to standardized coding systems NANDA, NIC and NOC, CGM CNG Nursing Information System also makes it possible to log to the nurse work-list all action/instruction requested by the physician. Moreover, it provides easy access to previous care plans to help in the creation of a new care plan.

Thomas Reitmayr, Vice President Business Development of CGM CEE, said: "The Saudi Government continues to strengthen the Kingdom's healthcare infrastructure by investing in state-of-the-art technologies and expertise. CompuGroup Medical is strongly positioned to provide strategic support for the government to realize its healthcare objectives and ultimately cope with the evolving healthcare needs of the Kingdom's fast expanding population. The implementation of the CGM CNG Nursing Information System at King Fahad Medical City is an excellent example of our successful collaboration with Saudi Government to introduce innovative solutions that add value to the country's healthcare system. CompuGroup Medical will continue to focus on delivering value-driven solutions for KSA's healthcare sector, which remains a key component in our continuing growth and success in the Middle East market."

Mehmet Bilginsoy, General Manager, CGM Middle East, said: "Our partnership with King Fahad Medical City for the implementation of CGM CNG Nursing Information System is a very important step in the continuing efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services in the Kingdom. The Nursing Information System, in particular, will greatly impact the nursing practice as it provides an automated platform for documentation and access of all critical data needed by nurses and other healthcare professionals. Moreover, this is a very important module that will support our ongoing efforts to raise KFMC's electronic medical records adoption EMRAM model to HIMSS level six."

Strategically located in the heart of Riyadh City, KFMC comprises four hospitals that can accommodate more than 50,000 in-patients and over 600,000 out-patients annually. KFMC also has 30 fully equipped operating rooms and has the largest number of Intensive Care beds in the region.

CGM - CompuGroup Medical AG
CompuGroup Medical is one of the leading e-Health companies in the world. Its software products are designed to support all medical and organizational activities in doctors' offices, pharmacies and hospitals. Its information services for all parties involved in the healthcare system and its web-based personal health records contribute towards safer and more efficient healthcare.  CompuGroup Medical's services are based on a unique customer base of over 385,000 doctors, dentists, hospitals, pharmacies and networks as well as other service providers. With locations in 19 countries and customers in 34 countries worldwide, CompuGroup Medical is the e-Health company with one of the highest coverage among e-Health service providers. Approximately 3,500 highly qualified employees support customers with innovative solutions for the steadily growing demands of the healthcare system.

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