Mediware expands integration with Epic's EMR
Mediware Information Systems is expanding the integration between its HCLL blood transfusion management software and Epic Systems' EMR software for acute care hospitals.
Mediware's efforts are driven by a focus group of more than 40 Mediware customers who use Epic's EMR, the Lenexa, Kan.-based Mediware stated. Mediware is analyzing this group's experience to identify additional areas of data and functional integration to increase efficiency and improve patient safety, the company said.
Increased interoperability between Mediware's HCLL and the Epic EMR means Mediware customers will have improved bilateral data sharing, enabling HCLL customers in the blood bank to include additional patient information via the Epic software system in their analysis of particular therapies, Mediware stated.
Several of the processes identified by the Epic focus group include:
Mediware's efforts are driven by a focus group of more than 40 Mediware customers who use Epic's EMR, the Lenexa, Kan.-based Mediware stated. Mediware is analyzing this group's experience to identify additional areas of data and functional integration to increase efficiency and improve patient safety, the company said.
Increased interoperability between Mediware's HCLL and the Epic EMR means Mediware customers will have improved bilateral data sharing, enabling HCLL customers in the blood bank to include additional patient information via the Epic software system in their analysis of particular therapies, Mediware stated.
Several of the processes identified by the Epic focus group include:
- Expanding access to specimen information such as availability and expiration date;
- Integration with electronic orders, including special orders and treatments relating specific patient needs; and
- Capturing and passing on transfusion reaction information, including patient vitals and clinical symptoms.