BIMS

The Blueberry In-Patient Management System (BIMS) is a web-based application designed to streamline the daily process of patient and bed management within hospitals. According to the vendor, BIMS offers a range of features to help ward staff efficiently manage patient traffic and bed allocation, with the aim of improving patient care and assisting hospitals in meeting their performance targets. BIMS is suitable for hospitals of varying sizes, from small community hospitals to large medical centers, and is utilized by a wide range of healthcare professionals and organizations, including hospital administrators, ward staff, doctors, nurses, healthcare management, pharmaceutical companies, and medical research institutions.

Bed Request & Management System: According to the vendor, BIMS allows for the categorization of bed requests, provides a view of the current bed status, and enables the queuing of patients for beds, with the goal of reducing wait times and improving patient care.

A&E Patient Monitoring System: The vendor states that BIMS includes an A&E Patient Monitoring System that allows for the monitoring of patient wait times, tracking of patients through departments, online storage of patient details, and linking to discharge letters. This feature is intended to reduce delayed discharges and improve department performance.

Electronic Discharge Letters: BIMS automatically produces discharge letters from patient details, with separate versions for inpatients and emergency department patients. According to the vendor, these letters can be sent electronically or printed, and are stored for future reference.

Prescription System: BIMS provides access to an automatically updated drugs database and includes a built-in pharmacy approval system. The vendor claims that prescriptions can be automatically added to discharge letters, streamlining the prescription process.

Admissions System: According to the vendor, BIMS fully integrates with the Patient Administration System (PAS) for admissions and ward attenders. It allows for the manual entry of patient details and automatically reconciles duplicate patient records, ensuring accurate and efficient admissions.

Ward Flow: The vendor states that BIMS offers a customizable ward layout, allowing users to view patient details in table or bed view. It also provides access to a pending arrivals list and booked beds display, with color-coded warnings for potential time breaches, aiming to optimize ward flow and patient management.

Pharmacy Apps: BIMS includes pharmacy apps for prescription medication ordering, integrated with the NHS Electronic Prescription Service. According to the vendor, these apps have a modern design, a comprehensive medicine database, and ensure accurate and up-to-date information for users.

Bed Management: BIMS allows for the management of patient flow from admission to discharge. The vendor claims that it provides real-time bed availability information, updates patient statuses, and integrates with other departments like X-Ray and Medical Records, aiming to improve staff efficiency and meet hospital performance targets.

Contact Tracing: According to the vendor, BIMS includes a contact tracing feature that enables centralized digital contact tracing in the event of a disease outbreak. This feature facilitates the quick identification and notification of potentially exposed individuals, aiming to contain the spread of infections.

Patient Monitoring: BIMS incorporates a real-time patient monitoring system that allows healthcare professionals to track vital signs, medication administration, and other relevant patient data. The vendor states that this feature enables prompt identification and response to changes in a patient's condition, enhancing patient safety and care quality.