Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is tackling challenges faced by point-of-care (POC) coordinators in the laboratory with an innovative ecosystem approach. The Ecosystem solution was launched recently as an integrated component of the RAPIDComm data management system, an informatics solution that centrally manages Siemens in vitro diagnostics analysers and operators.
The solution encompasses eight core components including device management, operator management, quality control, compliance reporting, competency management, inventory management, remote monitoring and mobile access.
“Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has been analysing the point-of-care market and is ready to provide an holistic approach to testing,” stated Afia Boamah, product manager – Blood Gas, Stratus CS & POC IT S at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. “POC testing continues to grow at a rapid pace and there is a strong need to provide fast and reliable results in order to improve patient outcomes and optimise clinical workflow.”
The Ecosystem solution manages secure access to POC devices, oversees quality control, manages staff training and identifies and resolves issues from any location via the remote access facility. This helps to ensure the manageability of instruments and consumables for potentially hundreds of testing devices throughout a trust. Ecosystem takes the core needs of a POC programme into consideration with a focus on helping POC coordinators improve control, effectiveness and transparency.
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