Procuring and implementing an EPR system is a complex and demanding task not for the faint-hearted. It goes beyond software and a simple technology purchase; it is a large-scale clinical transformation project that is just as much about your people, processes and the cultural change. It requires buy-in from across your trust and a close partnership with your EPR supplier to ensure successful implementation, adoption, and quick realisation of its benefits. As these partnerships often span a minimum of 10 years, it is also essential to choose an EPR supplier based on long-term goals, not short-term fixes, ensuring that the EPR will continue to support you in delivering better patient outcomes.

Whether this is your first EPR project or you have previous experience, it is a monumental task requiring significant time and financial investment. Therefore, getting it right first time is crucial. This guide aims to assist you in deciding what is important when making your decision.