EHR Benefits in Ambulatory Care, Delivered by Cellma
Table of Contents Help Others Discover – Click to Share! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Your browser does not support the audio tag. Table of Contents Across the UK and globally, ambulatory and outpatient care services are expanding rapidly to manage rising patient volumes and reduce hospital pressures. In 2023–24, hospitals in England recorded 135.4 million outpatient appointments, an 8.8% rise from the previous year, with over 8 million marked as Did Not Attend (DNA). On average, the NHS handles more than 304,000 outpatient appointments daily, highlighting the scale of ambulatory care. As virtual wards and community-based models continue to grow, care delivery is becoming increasingly distributed. Yet, many clinics still face fragmented data and disconnected systems, slowing clinical decisions. This growing demand underscores the urgent need for advanced EHR benefits in ambulatory care that connect neighbourhood centres, community health teams, and virtual wards seamlessly. To deliver the full EHR benefits in ambulatory care, RioMed offers Cellma Solutions for Ambulatory Care Settings, which include CellmaPMS along with other interoperable modules designed for outpatient, community, and high-volume clinic environments. Supporting this are additional modules like Cellma Pharmacy, which enables electronic prescribing and medication management; Cellma Analytics, which provides real-time dashboards and clinical reporting; Cellma Patient Portal, which allows patients to book appointments, access records, and communicate digitally with care teams; and Cellma Connect, a referral management platform that links hospitals, GPs, and community services for smooth care transitions. Together, these solutions deliver the complete set of EHR advantages required in real-world ambulatory and high-volume outpatient environments. GPs, and community services for smooth care transitions. Together, these solutions deliver the complete set of EHR advantages required in real-world ambulatory and high-volume outpatient environments. Cellma solutions stand as the solutions of choice for ambulatory networks seeking efficiency, interoperability, and clinical accuracy. Built to align with the NHS 10 Year Plan, Cellma supports an integrated, patient-centred model of care by connecting hospital-based outpatient clinics, neighbourhood health hubs, and virtual ward services into one interoperable ecosystem. UK Healthcare Compliance & Integration Compatible with the NHS App, GP systems, and Spine services. Built in full compliance with DCB0129, DCB0160, DSPT, and CQC requirements. Supports FHIR and HL7 standards for secure data exchange across primary, secondary, and community care. Connected to NHS Spine, GP Connect, NHS App, and e-RS for patient identity, referrals, and demographic control. Uses NHS-approved terminologies: SNOMED CT, LOINC, dm+d, and ICD-10 for structured clinical data. Bridges NHS neighbourhood care centres, hospitals, and GP systems for unified data sharing and continuous patient journeys. Global Healthcare Interoperability Designed for a worldwide healthcare environment, Cellma ecosystem is fully connected, patient-centred care models that are digital-first, globally. Whether it is part of a single clinic, a national health program, or a multi-country network, data flows securely across all borders, providers, and care settings, without disrupting current clinical workflows or IT environment. Built using FHIR, HL7, and DICOM standards for integration with international EHR and telehealth ecosystems. Connects with national health platforms, population health systems, and private hospital networks worldwide. Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ensuring quality and environmental best practice across deployments. Scalable for ministries of health, private networks, and multi-regional providers. This interoperability allows healthcare professionals to gain EHR benefits in ambulatory care that extend far beyond a single clinic, supporting regional and population-wide continuity of care. Clinical and Technical Richness: Essential Elements of CellmaEHR for Outpatient Care Outpatient care encompasses many specialties, including dermatology, ENT, endocrinology, physiotherapy, sexual health, among others, each with its workflows and data models. CellmaPMS along with solutions such as Cellma Pharmacy (e-prescribing), Cellma Analytics (reporting), Cellma Patient Portal (patient access), and Cellma Connect (referrals), are clinically designed with flexibility, scalability, and specialty richness in mind. Key Clinical and Operational Features: Integrated Scheduling & Registration: Provides seamless scheduling of complex outpatient and day-case appointments through automated scheduling and demographic checks. Intuitive Outpatient Workflows: Enables clinicians to record structured SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, & plan) notes, diagnoses, and plans of care based on SNOMED CT and best-practice. Real-Time Clinical Dashboards: Provides oversight of patient flow across multiple clinics or neighbourhood hubs, with insights into patients’ wait times, and overall encounter summary. Advanced Care Coordination: Connects hospital specialists, community nurses, and virtual ward teams to collaborate on detailed plans of care and accountable electronic hand-offs. AI-Enabled Functions: Leverage predictive analytics for early warning alerts, resource forecasting, and readmission risk analysis. AI-powered triage and pattern recognition support proactive decision-making and operational efficiency. Voice-to-Text Documentation: Enable clinicians to dictate notes directly into patient records, reducing administrative burden and improving accuracy through natural language processing (NLP). Configurable & Customisable Modules: Configurable templates for recordings in various specialities, including cardiology, ortho, endocrinology, and respiratory clinic intervention. Streamlined Order Entry & Medication Management: Integrated lab orders, imaging requests, and e-prescribing workflows to eliminate duplication and improve medication safety. Intelligent Clinical Alerts: Automated allergy checks, reminders, and safety alerts embedded into clinician workflow. Patient Portal Access: Patient Portal that enables patients to view appointments, results, and receive reminders online. Seamless EHR and System Interoperability: A native FHIR-based architecture allows for quick and easy connection to NHS systems, lab platforms, and population health applications. Compliance with Global Standards: Architected with both interoperability frameworks and compliance to enable EHR Benefits in ambulatory care locally and globally. This ensures that EHR benefits in ambulatory care are realised by minimising documentation opportunities, limiting duplication, and enhancing patient outcomes, ultimately assisting clinicians in providing care versus data entry. Security and Privacy Trust in healthcare underpins data security, clinical safety, and reporting against regulations. Cellma is DSPT, GDPR, ISO 27001 complaint and Cyber Essentials Plus certified, High levels of access control (NHS Smartcard authentication, multiple factor authentication (MFA) and role-based permissions) safeguard sensitive patient information, while complete audit logs, real-time threat detection and tested disaster recovery plans mean hospitals remain resilient under a cyber threat and during downtime. Why Cellma is the Future of Ambulatory Care As NHS trusts, private hospitals, and integrated care systems expand their ambulatory services, they need solutions that enable