BadgerNet Maternity

The BadgerNet EPAGU module, available to BadgerNet Maternity users, provides real-time recording of early pregnancy and gynaecology events for both inpatients and outpatients, extending the BadgerNet paperless record. Functionality like early warning scoring, alert flags, configurable task lists and clinical pathways, means BadgerNet EPAGU facilitates a paperless unit.

With clinical flow starting from the first phone call, clinicians can triage and assess patients quickly and effectively, with all communications documented in one system. The EPAGU record connects to the BadgerNet Maternity record, allowing clinicians and midwives to access a PDF summary of early pregnancy history within the woman’s maternity record, enhancing patient experience and clinical safety. "It means that the maternity staff know where to go to find out the information prior to contacting the patient and limiting any potential upset. Being able to access the actual documentation, specifically at the booking appointment, of any early pregnancy care is going to be really helpful." Nikki McPhee, Digital Midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) LINK to BadgerNet EPAGU resources.

The Badger Notes app gives women access to their maternity records, allowing them to view information about their current pregnancy, including  their recent scans, notes and appointments, as well as details of historic pregnancies. Women can document their care plan, which are automatically added to the BadgerNet Maternity clinical view, enhancing communication and transparency with clinicians.

The app also highlights relevant leaflets recommended by the hospital or NHS, making them easily accessible throughout the pregnancy. With around ~200,000 unique monthly users, the app improves the patient experience and promotes woman-centred care. “Our only agenda was to improve our patients’ safety and outcomes. We did this by helping staff to provide safer, more efficient care that also protects their own wellbeing. But what it also means is that our birthing person carries a live digital record of their care, on their phone, at all times. It helps everyone be more connected and up to date.” Claire Madon, CNIO, Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust.

BadgerNet allows bedside and community access via our iPad app, reducing administrative burden and freeing up more time for patient care. BadgerNet enables clinicians to document and view all information on their iPad enabling real-time intrapartum care recording, making the process completely paperless. “BadgerNet has been long awaited here at Salisbury and we look forward to the benefits of improving the ability to note share, work offline and the ability to access care records 24/7.

This will make a huge improvement to our data quality and our ability to extract it, not only saving us a lot of time but also improving the accuracy and availability of data, which will be able to be reviewed in real time.” Claire Lillywhite, Digital Lead Midwife at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

BadgerNet prioritises comprehensive national reporting. Our BadgerNet sites are highly compliant with MSDS and can report on specific national requirements easily. BadgerNet offers inbuilt reports that support Trusts in their reporting capabilities and provides real-time access to their data.

To ensure the progress of pathway processes at the organisational level or within a wider network (e.g. an LMNS), there are reports and lists available to monitor these pathways. As a maternity information system with quarterly releases, we respond to national requirements in a timely manner, ensuring all customers receive the latest version as standard.