BackpackEMR

Binary Bridge, SBC

About this app

BackpackEMR is a lightweight electronic medical records (EMR) and clinic operations platform designed for use by authorized healthcare teams, including clinicians, community health workers, and trained volunteers, in low-infrastructure environments.

The application supports patient registration, clinical documentation, vital signs collection, medication and supply inventory tracking, and program reporting for medical outreaches and primary care programs. BackpackEMR is commonly used in mobile clinics and nonprofit healthcare programs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including settings with limited or no internet or electricity.

BackpackEMR does not provide medical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or automated clinical decision-making. All clinical decisions, including diagnosis and prescribing, are made independently by qualified healthcare providers according to local regulations and program protocols.

The platform functions as a documentation and coordination tool, enabling healthcare teams to securely record, share, and manage patient information across devices without reliance on cloud servers or local infrastructure.

Disclaimer: BackpackEMR is intended for use by authorized healthcare programs and personnel. It is not a consumer medical app and does not provide medical advice.

What’s new

BackpackEMR is a light-weight, electronic medical records (EMR) system for use in rural areas, where access to the internet and electricity is often limited.
Key features:
• Offline data-sharing network
• Easy-to-use screens
• Low-clicks and less typing with:
- Streamlined flow
- Modules by specialty
- Custom drop-down values
• Secure, encrypted data
• Integrated patients and exam photos
• Available in multiple languages
• Patients flow through station queues