Revolutionising Neonatal Care: How MKUH Saved 570 Clinical Hours with Digital Bilirubin Tracking

Every second counts in neonatal care. For maternity teams managing jaundice in newborns, traditional paper-based bilirubin tracking has long been a time-consuming burden that takes precious moments away from patient care. Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) tackled this challenge head-on, developing an innovative solution that’s transforming neonatal care delivery.

The Challenge: Manual Tracking in a Digital Age

For decades, healthcare professionals have manually plotted bilirubin levels to monitor newborn jaundice – a critical but labour-intensive process that:

Consumed valuable clinical time
Increased the risk of transcription errors
Limited real-time access to crucial patient data
Created barriers to efficient care coordination

Breaking New Ground: MKUH’s Digital Innovation Journey

Facing a market void of suitable digital solutions, MKUH embarked on an ambitious project to revolutionise hyperbilirubinaemia monitoring. Through close collaboration with frontline clinicians, we developed a pioneering digital charting tool that seamlessly integrates with existing Electronic Patient Records (EPR).

Transformative Results in Six Months:

The implementation delivered remarkable outcomes:

Reclaimed 570 clinical hours for direct patient care
Enabled instant, accurate data visualisation
Enhanced cross-team communication
Improved patient safety through reduced manual errors
Streamlined workflow efficiency

“The impact on patient care was evident from Day 1,” shares Debbie Phillips, Chief Clinical Information Officer at MKUH. “Our teams now spend less time on paperwork and more time with our tiny patients and their families.”

Beyond Traditional Care: The Digital Future of Neonatal Services

This successful digital transformation demonstrates how innovative technology can revolutionise traditional healthcare practices. By eliminating manual processes, MKUH has set a new standard for neonatal care efficiency and safety.

Transform Your Neonatal Department

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