Queen Victoria Hospital advances digital care in Minor Injuries Unit.

The Queen Victoria Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit adopted the Archie EPR system three months ago and reported reduced paper use and a 99.5% rate of patients treated within four hours in December 2025.

The Queen Victoria Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit has moved to digital record keeping using the Archie electronic patient record system, and staff adapted quickly to the new workflow. Archie EPR reached three months since go-live at the time of the report. The MIU sees over 16,465 patient visits per year (2025 figures) and many patients need follow-up care within QVH or at other hospitals. Staff and leaders report a rapid reduction in paper working and improved visibility of patient information across services. Key facts: - The MIU led the service-wide move to Archie EPR and used digital notes to share patient information within QVH. - Archie EPR was officially three months old at the time of reporting. - The MIU recorded 16,465 patient visits in 2025 and many visits result in follow-up care elsewhere. - The Trust reported a 99.5% productivity rate for patients treated within four hours in December 2025. - Operational changes since go-live include reduced paper documentation, improved real-time visibility of patients, and reduced duplication across teams. - NHS England funding from the Frontline Digitisation programme will continue to support further optimisation and alignment with national priorities. Summary: The move to Archie EPR has reduced paper-based working and supported continued delivery against operational targets during a busy period. The Trust plans continued monitoring and optimisation of efficiency, theatre productivity, patient experience and sustainability, and to share learnings with the wider NHS.