August 25, 2025Tuesday, 26 August, will mark a historic milestone for Kilmore District Hospital with the official launch of its Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This digital transformation follows months of stakeholder engagement and weeks of comprehensive super user and end-user training, ensuring all employees are equipped to deliver safer, more efficient, and coordinated care.
The EMR implementation will extend across multiple areas of service delivery, including:
- Urgent Care Centre (adapted from the Emergency solution)
- Inpatient services
- Theatre and anaesthetics
- Maternity
Kilmore District Hospital provides acute and aged care services to the Mitchell Shire and surrounding regions, as a comprehensive healthcare facility. Kilmore District Hospital offers an extensive range of services including an urgent care centre, infusion clinic, inpatient and maternity services, operating theatres, palliative medicine, aged care, district nursing, radiology, pathology, outpatients, and allied health services.
The introduction of the EMR builds on this strong foundation, positioning Kilmore District Hospital at the forefront of modern healthcare delivery in Victoria.
“The successful implementation of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system at Kilmore District Hospital marks a significant milestone in the ongoing journey toward enhanced patient care and streamlined clinical operations. By adopting the EMR, Kilmore District Hospital now aligns seamlessly with Northern Health, further cementing the vision of ‘one patient, one integrated record’ across the region. This achievement ensures that healthcare professionals have timely access to comprehensive, accurate health information, supporting safer, more effective care for every patient. Congratulations to the EMR project team, Clinical Informatics, Digital Health Training, and all KDH staff for their commitment, collaboration, and dedication in making this transformation a reality. Your collective efforts set a new standard for integrated digital healthcare and make a positive difference in the lives of the communities we serve,” says Terri Fiorenza, Director of EMR.
Benefits for Staff and Patients
For Staff
- Real-time access to patient information across Northern Health, reducing duplication and delays.
- Improved clinical documentation through standardised digital workflows.
- Enhanced patient safety with built-in alerts and decision support.
- Greater efficiency, allowing more time for direct patient care.
- Strengthened collaboration between doctors, nurses, and allied health teams via a single integrated system.
For Patients
- Safer, more consistent care with allergies, medications, and medical histories captured electronically ensuring a consistent and complete record.
- Continuity of care across urgent, surgical, maternity, and inpatient settings and across health care facilities.
- A streamlined experience, reducing repetitive history-taking and improving access to results.
- Future-focused digital health with the foundations in place for patient portals and telehealth integration.
The EMR go-live represents more than a technology upgrade; it is a significant step forward in delivering patient-centered, connected, and high-quality healthcare. By transitioning from paper-based processes to an integrated digital record, Kilmore District Hospital joins the broader Northern Health network in strengthening care delivery for its communities.
This achievement is the result of collaboration across clinical teams, ICT specialists, leadership, and frontline staff, all working together to ensure a smooth transition.
“We’re excited to announce the rollout of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) across Kilmore District Hospital. This transition from paper to electronic systems and processes will streamline clinical workflows, reduce administration, and enhance the accuracy and accessibility of our patients’ information. For employees, it means more time for direct patient care and better support for clinical decision-making. For our patients, it ensures safer and more coordinated care. Thank you to everyone involved in making this milestone possible, especially the EMR team – it is your commitment that is shaping the future of healthcare provision to our community at Kilmore District Hospital,” says Christina Campbell, Director of Nursing / Operations Director, Kilmore District Hospital, Division of Community Hospitals.
Pictured in featured image: Christina Campbell, Director of Nursing at Kilmore District Hospital, is shown a demonstration of the new EMR theatre handover process by Perioperative Nurse Super User.
