- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has chosen InterSystems as its EPR supplier.
- It is among the last NHS trusts without an EPR under NHS England’s Frontline Digitisation programme.
- The EPR implementation is scheduled to begin in 2026.
InterSystems Chosen as Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Supplier by the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH)
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (ROH) is among the last remaining trusts without an EPR under NHS England’s £2 billion Frontline Digitisation programme, which aims to ensure all providers achieve a core level of digitisation by March 2026.
The trust confirmed that planning for implementation is underway, with the EPR programme scheduled for 2026.
Matthew Hartland, CEO of ROH, said: “Choosing InterSystems as our EPR partner marks an exciting step forward for our hospital. This collaboration will equip our teams with digital tools to further enhance the outstanding care they provide. We’re enthusiastic about the future and the potential a modern EPR brings to improving patient care.”
As the EPR is rolled out, paper-based notes and separate databases will gradually be replaced with secure digital records, enabling clinicians to access complete patient histories, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver more efficient care.
ROH noted that the procurement process included extensive staff engagement, with clinicians participating in demonstrations, workshops, and evaluations to identify the system best suited to meet the needs of both patients and staff.
Colin Henderson, country manager at InterSystems UKI, added: “We are thrilled to partner with ROH on this crucial stage of their digital journey.”
“Implementing the InterSystems TrakCare EPR will enhance information access and sharing, providing a more streamlined experience for both clinical and administrative teams.
We look forward to collaborating closely with ROH to maximize the potential of their new EPR, driving improvements in patient outcomes and operational efficiency.”
ROH has a strong history of innovation, from pioneering robotic-assisted joint replacements to advancing research in regenerative medicine, and delivering self-management tools via digital platforms.
In February 2024, Gavin Newman, former head of digital transformation at ROH, told Digital Health News:
“The ultimate goal is a single source of truth in a system that spans from first referral through discharge and follow-up care. An EPR will provide that for us.”
The trust has also partnered with London-based start-up VitVio to improve surgical safety and efficiency. As part of a pilot programme launched in January 2025, cameras and sensors were installed in operating theatres and integrated with the hospital’s existing health information systems.
VitVio’s AI algorithms monitor and analyse surgical procedures, tracking everything from tool usage and procedural stages to adherence to safety protocols.
Other sites scheduled to implement the InterSystems TrakCare EPR include North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and Dublin’s National Rehabilitation Hospital.
In May 2025, NHS England awarded a £13.3 million “tiger teams” contract to KPMG to support trusts likely to miss the 2026 government EPR target. These include Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS FT, Stockport NHS FT, NHS University Hospitals Liverpool Group, and University Hospitals Sussex NHS FT.
