Development of a universal connectivity and data management system.
Crit Care Nurs Q
; 24(1): 25-38; quiz 2 p following 75, 2001 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11868692
ABSTRACT
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is an increasingly popular method of delivering laboratory testing. Management of POCT is challenging given the variety of devices, locations, and staff that need to be coordinated to ensure quality results and meet regulatory guidelines. Electronic capture and transfer of data are preferred for managing POCT, but there is currently no standard method of connecting different devices. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) developed a common data management system with interfaces to all of its POCT devices. All POCT data are collected in one database and analyzed in a similar fashion. Where data were once collected by carrying laptops to each nursing unit, the POCT devices can now connect directly to the database over the Internet. Algorithms have been created to automate the data analysis and review process. Over the several years that this software has been used, JHMI has experienced improved quality, accuracy, and management of its POCT program. The labor saved by increased automation of data review is refocused on enhancing the performance and scope of the program. Current connectivity and analysis algorithms have future application to remote consultation, management of home self-monitoring patients, and examination of real-time data.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Laboratories, Hospital
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Clinical Laboratory Information Systems
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Point-of-Care Systems
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Crit Care Nurs Q
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States