LIMS / Oncology / Imaging

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Emmanuel Phillips

Dear FOI Team,

We are currently updating data on your trust’s IT systems.

1. Could you please provide responses to the following questions in relation to Imaging/ Radiology within the Trust / Health Board. The name and email address of:
The Clinical Lead that is responsible for Imaging
The General Manager that is responsible for Imaging
The Service Manager that is responsible for Imaging

2. Can you please forward responses to the questions below regarding your trust’s LIMS, Oncology, and Clinical Noting systems.

Please enter 'No System Installed' or ‘No Department’ under supplier name if your trust does not use the system or have the department:

2A. System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender

2B. System type – Oncology
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender

2C. System type – Clinical Noting
Supplier name
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Is this contract annually renewed? - Yes/No
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender

System definitions:

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – Software that allows you to effectively manage pathology testing and reporting. By using a LIMS, your lab can automate workflows, integrate instruments, and manage samples and associated information.

Oncology – An Oncology Information Management solution supports the multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cancer.

Clinical Noting - A clinical noting documentation system that enables the electronic recording, storage and retrieval recording of patient medical records related to a patient’s diagnosis and care during an inpatient hospital visit or encounter.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Yours faithfully,
Emmanuel Phillips

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Dear FOI Team,

Thank you for your given answers.

Regarding LIMS - do you have a go live date for the new system you have procured?

Also, are you able to complete any of the below details regarding the new system please?

System type – Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name -
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration –
Is this contract annually renewed? – Yes/No -
Do you currently have plans to replace this system? - Yes/No -
Procurement framework -
Other systems it integrates with? –
Total value of contract (£) –
Notes - e.g. we are currently out to tender

Thank you for your time in advance.

Yours sincerely,

Emmanuel Phillips

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Dear Mr Phillips,

Thank you for your request. Please can I direct you to our contracts register on the Trust’s website:

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/departments-...

If you still require more information, please don’t hesitate to get back in contact with us.

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Freedom of Information Team 
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Queen Alexandra Hospital
De La Court House
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham, Portsmouth
Hampshire PO3 6LY
02392 286000 Ext. 3708

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Dear FOI Request - Portsmouth - Group Mailbox,

Thank you for your reply!

Unfortunately the site you have referred me to, does not allow me access to the contracts information.

Is there any other way I can access this information?

Yours sincerely,

Emmanuel Phillips

FOI Request - Portsmouth - Group Mailbox, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Good afternoon,

Please try this link https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/departments-...

With kind regards

FOI Team

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Dear FOI Request - Portsmouth - Group Mailbox,

Thank you for your reply.

Could I please confirm if this is the document that I am meant to look at?

Download - Register of Contracts (PHU) - Aug 2022

Unfortunately the site doesn't allow me access to this document.

Do you have any advice?

Yours sincerely,

Emmanuel Phillips

Emmanuel Phillips

Dear FOI Request - Portsmouth - Group Mailbox,

Thank you for your response.
Could I please clarify some information?
We have information that your Trust has been using:
System type - Oncology
Supplier name - No System Installed
System name -
Date installed -
Contract expiration -
Notes - e.g. None
-
System type -Clinical noting
Supplier name - In-house
System name -Bedview
Date installed - 01/11/2014
Contract expiration -
Notes - e.g. None
-
System type - Laboratory Information Management System
Supplier name - Dedalus
System name -Apex
Date installed - 31/03/1996
Contract expiration - 31/03/2023
Notes - e.g. None
-
System type - Pharmacy
Supplier name - CareFlow Medicines Management
System name -Pharmacy Stock Control
Date installed - 01/01/2009
Contract expiration - Rolling contact
Notes - e.g. None
-
System type - Critical care
Supplier name - ICNARC
System name -ORBIS ICU-Manager
Date installed - 01/01/1998
Contract expiration - Rolling contact
Notes - e.g. None
Please update this with the latest information.
Thank you in advance for your time.

Yours sincerely,

Emmanuel Phillips