The introduction of the journal system Millennium, which started on Tuesday at, among other places, Södra Älvsborgs hospital, has been anything but smooth.
On Friday, Helén Eliasson (S), chairman of the regional board, demanded an answer from regional director Håkan Sandahl.
Sandahl was tasked with providing an answer by 12 pm on Friday, and now the system is being paused.
We have encountered much larger problems than we expected, admits Håkan Sandahl at a press conference.
Our employees have been subjected to stress, and I apologize for that.
Old system again
Instead, the old systems will be reactivated. However, the operations that already have Millennium will need to continue working in the system over the weekend.
We are now exploring the possibilities for moving forward. At the same time, work is underway to resolve the problems that have arisen, says Sandahl.
Harshly criticized
The new journal system has already received harsh criticism, not least from healthcare staff, who have testified to a complicated system and inadequate internal training.
Many employees are also worried that patient safety is being threatened by Millennium.
This has, among other things, led to the healthcare center in Kinna pausing the system – and temporarily switching to pen and paper.
There have also been reports that important words have disappeared in Millennium, for example, the diagnosis "no bleeding" became "bleeding" instead.
