Overview
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) Nepal has officially endorsed the The Integrated EMR Operation and Management Directives, 2081, marking a significant step toward the digitization of healthcare services and patients information. This directive is based on the vision of Nepal’s National Health Policy 2019, the National e-Health Strategy 2074, and the legal mandate of the Public Health Service Act 2075, reinforcing the government’s commitment to modernizing healthcare through digital solutions.
The Integrated EMR Operation and Management Directives, 2081 is to integrate EMR and telemedicine services (TM) in a streamlined manner, establish minimum standards for their management, and facilitate evidence-based policymaking in healthcare.
Key highlights
- The EMR systems must be interoperable across healthcare facilities and align with Health Management Information System (HMIS) indicators to ensure seamless data exchange and integration.
- The directive specifies minimum EMR functional modules, including Online Registration, Client Registration, and other 19 essential EMR modules, to ensure comprehensive digital healthcare services.
- To maintain security and compliance, all EMR systems must undergo a third-party security audit, safeguarding data protection and privacy.
- All service providers should register their EMR systems within 12 months of the endorsement of this guideline.
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Recommended readings
- National Health Policy 2019
- National e-Health Strategy 2074
- Public Health Service Act 2075
- Health Management Information System (HMIS) Guideline 2075
- Integrated Health Information Management System (IHMIS) Roadmap
