First Military Medical Electronic Health Information Network in South America
Vista LifeSciences partners with Guyana Defense Force and US Department of Defense to implement first Military Medical Electronic Health Information Network in South America.
After months of coordination, the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) was able to implement Vista Electronic Medical Pathways in just 10 days. The implementation started with network setup and transitioned into training end users. Administrators and end users can be trained on an entire medical records system in just a few days. According to Kaieteur News, “The historic launch was done at the headquarters of the GDF’s Medical Corps at Base Camp Ayanganna.” The GDF had identified the need for an electronic medical records system and the project has been in the pipeline for a few years. “The Force recognized that it needed a more efficient mechanism for the management of patient care including records management and security, over what it had been doing traditionally. The acquisition of the technological resources as well as the necessary training of our staff means that the GDF has now moved into twenty-first century medical management mode. The system will allow us to effectively record and manage the medical services and interventions provided for our soldiers, regardless of where they are located across Guyana” said Colonel Administration and Quartering Captain (CG) John Flores.
Vista EMP provides the ability to effectively manage and record an array of medical pathways which include services, surgical procedures, interventions, and chronic diseases such as HIV/AIDS. Guyana is the 12th country to implement Vista EMP. Partner militaries from the Caribbean, Central America, and Africa have also already implemented the Vista EMP system.
The GDF will continue to pioneer this area of military readiness, “We are thankful to you for the assistance provided to bring this project on stream. The GDF and Guyana’s continued cooperation with the US Department of Defense is aiding in our capacity as a military to advance our capabilities. Becoming the first military in South America to acquire this technology and the requisite skills is significant in itself. The GDF will not however wish to rest on this achievement, but will lead the way in aiding the national health infrastructure to develop similar capabilities as our MHIS will deliver for us.” Captain (CG) Flores.