Case Study: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust achieves faster, secure mobile access to patient observations with Imprivata Mobile Access Management

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust deploys 500 mobile devices in 8 weeks with Imprivata

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust faced a challenge in its move toward a paperless NHS by 2020. While deploying a new eObservations system on shared mobile devices to digitally record patient vital signs, the manual login process was slow and cumbersome, creating barriers for clinical staff and threatening the project's success. They turned to vendor Imprivata and its Imprivata Mobile Access Management solution to streamline secure access.

The Imprivata solution allowed clinicians to access the eObservations application on shared devices with a single tap of their proximity badge, replacing lengthy manual logins. This provided fast, secure, and auditable access. The Trust deployed the solution on 500 mobile devices over eight weeks, giving over 1,000 staff efficient access. Results included eliminated paper records, improved staff confidence in using technology, and enhanced patient safety through faster access to up-to-date information for clinical decisions.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust