Optimise Medication Management

eHealth+ eMedication Data Connectivity enables Healthcare Providers to provide better care with electronic prescription information

What is
eMedication

The eMedication Data Connectivity is an essential part of eHealth+, streamling drug-related healthcare services by Healthcare Providers (HCPs) using medication data from the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHealth) to improve patient safety and enhance healthcare efficiency.
Access without manual transcribing medication information
HCPs can seamlessly obtain medication information from eHealth
Quality improvement and risk reduction
Medication data obtained from eHealth can facilitate drug administration and monitoring
Improved efficiency and processes
Streamlined medication workflow and automation can make medication management safer and more efficient
Slide 1 Minimise the reliance on
manual copying procedures
eMedication function of eHealth+ enables the RCHs to gain access to the electronic prescription information of their residents
Slide 2 Quality improvement and risk reduction
Medication data obtained from eHealth can facilitate drug administration and monitoring
Slide 3 Improved efficiency and processes
Streamlined medication workflow and automation can make medication management safer and more efficient

Step-by-Step Preparation for
eMedication Data Connectivity

4 Steps for requesting and preparing for eHR medication data connectivity from eHealth
Step
1
Submit Request
Download and fill in the eHealth+ Medication Data Download Request Form and submit it to LSCM ([email protected]).


Step
2
Administrative
Preparation
Follow the guidance to register eHealth and devise relevant internal guidelines and policies for using data obtained from eHealth.
Step
3
Technical
Preparation
Undergo technical and data preparation for Electronic Medical Record System (eMRs) for system interfacing and data connectivity with eHealth.
Step
4
Testing and
Approval
Test and certify eMRs as capable of connecting with eHealth.


What’s New

23-Oct-2025
eHealth Function Introduction and Demonstration

On 23 October 2025, we organised an eHealth Function Introduction and Demonstration, aimed at IT Teams/Vendors supporting Residential Care Homes and clinical users. This is a briefing session for the RCH IT system to assist Health Care Providers in applying eHealth, understanding the eHealth application, and obtaining consent from the Health Care recipient.

24-Apr-2025
eMed 5 steps before PROD

On 24 April 2025, we organised an eMed Penetration Test Preparation System: Security preparation and advanced operation of drug data download, aimed at IT Teams/Vendors supporting Residential Care Homes and clinical users. This is an advanced briefing session for the RCH IT system to adopt security preparation and advanced drug data download.

24-Apr-2025
eMed Data Mapping Presentation

On 24 April 2025, we organised an eMed Penetration Test Preparation System: Security preparation and advanced operation of drug data download, aimed at IT Teams/Vendors supporting Residential Care Homes and clinical users. This is an advanced briefing session for the RCH IT system to adopt security preparation and advanced drug data download.

24-Apr-2025
eMed Penetration Test Preparation

On 24 April 2025, we organised an eMed Penetration Test Preparation System: Security preparation and advanced operation of drug data download, aimed at IT Teams/Vendors supporting Residential Care Homes and clinical users. This is an advanced briefing session for the RCH IT system to adopt security preparation and advanced drug data download.

20-Dec-2024
Integrating eMedication Downloads: Present and Use of Downloaded Data on RCH System

On 20th December 2024, we organised an Integrating eMedication Downloads: Present and Use of Downloaded Data on RCH System, aimed at IT Teams/Vendors supporting Residential Care Homes and clinical users. This is an advanced briefing session for the RCH IT system to adopt relevant data and functional enhancements to smartly use the data downloaded from eHealth for medication management at RCHs.

14-Nov-2024
eMedication Security Penetration Test Preparation Online Session

On the 14th November, we have organised a eMedication Connectivity Security Penetration Test Preparation. This session aims to share the scope, format and timeline of the penetration testing in order to equip RCH IT with right knowledge to prepare.

4-Oct-2024
eMedication Data and Technical Preparation (Part II) and iAM Smart Introduction Briefing Session

On the 4th October, we have organised a Data and Technical Preparation (Part II) and iAM Smart Introduction Briefing Session, which aims to provide a deeper dive into Medication data standards and share the procedures of setting up a testing account. Also, We have invited Digital Policy Office (DPO) iAM Smart team to provide practical knowledge and skills to develop an interface using iAM Smart for 2-factor authentication for your system, a security upgrade option to consider.

30-Sep-2024
eMedication IT Security Preparation Briefing Session

On the 30th September, we have organised an IT Security Preparation Briefing Session, which aims to provide the necessary IT system security requirements for RCH IT systems to effectively connect with eHealth and obtain medication data for streamlined medication management in Residential Care Homes. This session has successfully attracted 76 attendees. 

16-Aug-2024
eMedication Administrative Preparation Briefing Session

On the 16th August 2024, we have organised an Administrative Preparation Briefing Session which aims to share with Residential Care Homes the steps-by-steps processes of registering eHealth for their residents and other administrative processes essential for obtaining medication data from eHealth.  The session has successfully attracted over 280 RCH representatives and IT partners, yielding a fruitful results. 

15-Aug-2024
eMedication Data Connectivity and Technical Briefing Session

On the 15th August 2024, we have successfully organised a Data Connectivity and Technical Briefing Session aims to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the eHealth Medication Data Standards, and obtain medication data through a system interface connected with eHealth. The session has attracted over 90 attendees, covering most RCH IT partners.

Objectives for the session is to facilitate RCH IT vendor/team understanding of the data and technical preparation and pre-requisite for obtaining data from eHealth. Also to facilitate RCH IT and clinical team to interpret the data obtained from eHealth correctly and to identify system changes that may be required in the RCH system to present correctly and use the data obtained from eHealth.

25-Mar-2024
Residential Care Homes Briefing Session

The Health Bureau (HHB) organised an eHealth+ briefing session to encourage participation of Residential Care Homes for the Elderly (RCHEs) and Persons with Disabilities (RCHDs) in eMedication (RCH) project.

HHB introduced eHealth+ developments to representatives from RCHEs and Residential Care Homes for RCHDs through a briefing session, in which Residential Care Home (RCH) representatives were also invited to participate in the eMedication (RCH) project. The briefing session was co-organised by the HHB with the Hospital Authority (HA) and the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), and attracted registration from over 600 RCHs. 

Latest Progress of Data Connectivity Preparation

The following RCH IT System Vendors are currently working with LSCM and eHR Office to prepare for medication data Connectivity (not exhaustive and in alphabetical order)

Icon The RCH IT System that has been officially approved for download

ANI Systems
ANI Systems
Social Enterprise Limited
Social Enterprise Limited
  • Buddhist Po Ching Home For The Aged Women
  • Sing Wing Home
  • SE Parmacy
  • Buddhist Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association
  • Tung Sin Tan Home For The Aged
Proactive Individual Caring System
Proactive Individual Caring System
  • SAHK Chaiwan Hostel
  • SAHK Bradbury Wong Tai Sin Hostel
  • SAHK Erik Kvan Workshop and Hostel
  • SAHK Lok Wah Hostel
  • SAHK On Ting Hostel
  • SAHK Tin Yiu Hostel
  • SAHK Woche Hostel
  • SAHK Jockey Club Bradbury Wah Sum Care Centre
  • Sheung Mei House
  • Sheung Kin House
  • SAHK Fu Tung Hostel and training Centre
  • SAHK On Tai Hostel and training Centre
  • SAHK So Uk Hostel and training Centre
  • SAHK Lohas Gargen
  • SAHK Leung King Hostel
  • SAHK Lung Tai Hostel
  • SAHK Jockey Club New Page Inn
  • SAHK Siu Lam Greenery Villa Tsing Yau Inn
  • Hong Chi Pinehill No.2 School
  • Hong Chi Pinehill No.3 School
  • Hong Chi Shiu Pong Morninghope School
SafeMed Medication Management System
SafeMed Medication Management System
  • Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Nursing Home
  • Chuk Lam Ming Tong Care And Attention Home For The Aged
  • Ho Yam Care And Attention Home For The Elderly (Sponsored By Sik Sik Yuen)
i-TechCare
i-TechCare
  • Evergreen (Pratas Street) Nursing Home
  • Evergreen (Tsz Ching) Nursing Home Cum Day Care Centre
  • Joyous Garden
  • Jubilant Elderly Care (Shek Wai Kok)
  • Ka Shui Garden Nursing Home For The Elderly
  • Sai Wan Ho Bless Home For The Elderly
  • Tang Tat Home For Elder (Shau Kei Wan)
  • Gracious Alliance (Lai Kok) Limited
  • Chung Pak Health Care Services Limited
  • Po On Hong Elderly Home
  • Joyful Garden
  • Kam Wah (North Point) Home For The Aged
  • Kong Wan Care Home
  • Evergreen (On Tai) Nursing Home Cum Day Care Centre
  • Graceful Garden
  • Sino Chun Yeung Nursing Home
  • Tang Tat Home For Elder (Kwai Chung)
  • Tang Fuk Home For Elder
  • On Fuk Home For Elder
  • Evergreen (Kwai Chung Estate) Nursing Home
Caritas Hong Kong
Caritas Hong Kong
  • Caritas Homes
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Li Ka Shing Care And Attention Home For The Elderly
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Lam Woo Home For The Elderly
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Good Shephered Home For The Elderly
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui St. Paul's Home For The Elderly
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tseng Kwan O Aged Care Complex
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Cyril And Amy Cheung Aged Care Complex
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wu King Integrated Rehabilitation Services - Day Activity Centre And Hostel
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Nursing Home
  • The Providence Garden For Rehab
  • Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Home Of Loving Care For The Elderly
  • HKSKH Grace Garden For Rehab - Day Activity Centre & Hostel

The RCH IT System is currently preparing for data download

ActiveCare Solutions
ActiveCare Solutions
Tung Wah Group of Hospital
Tung Wah Group of Hospital
Haven of Hope Christian Service
Haven of Hope Christian Service
Blue Glacier – HMS Home Management System
Blue Glacier – HMS Home Management System
Other interested IT Vendors are welcome to contact LSCM at [email protected] for more information

Past and future events of the eMedication Connectivity

Introduction of overall eHealth+
Health Bureau
Principal Assistant Secretary for Health 6, Ms. Joan HUNG
Introduction of overall eHealth+
Health Bureau
Director of Strategic Purchasing Office, Dr. CHEUNG Wai Lun, JP
eHRSS and eMedication
Health Authority, Information Technology and Health Informatics Division
Deputizing Chief Systems Manager (Clinical Systems Product and Quality), Mr. Dickson Wong
Medication logistics and supply chain and drug management in RCHs
Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre
Director, Research & Technology Development(HAII), Dr. Dorbin Ng
Senior Consultant (Healthcare), Dr. Wong Wing Nam
HCP and HCR registration on eHRSS
Health Authority
Information Technology and Health Informatics Division Senior Executive Officer (eHR Registration Office), Ms. Carly Chiu
Administrative preparation
eHRSS Privacy Protection Office
Senior Executive Officer (eHR) Special Duties, Ms. Jace CHIU
eHRSS Technical preparation
Hospital Authority
Pharmacist (Chief Pharmacist's Office), Ms. May Chan
System Manager (eHealth Products Team 10), Mr. Michael Cheung
Systems Manager (eHealth Products Team 3), Mr. Thomas Ngan

Are you interested in participating?

Please contact LSCM at [email protected] for more information.
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