What is STAT*?
STAT* is an electronic medical record and clinical assessment system that operates on mobile handheld and desktop devices. It is designed for use by a variety of healthcare providers, from medics to physicians.
STAT* data can easily be extracted to feed larger, enterprise health databases to support longitudinal healthcare records. It is voice-enabled and includes biometric patient identification.
STAT* supports healthcare delivery in remote, occasionally-connected and challenging environments, and can be quickly tailored to meet client-specific needs.
Medical references are easily added to STAT*, providing healthcare providers with reference information specific to the environment.
STAT* is available as a voice-enabled application and with biometric patient identification.
What is a representative STAT* implementation?
STAT* is the core of Vista Partners' clinical system for HIV/AIDS being implemented in Lesotho, Africa.
Vista Partners began implementing a HIV/AIDS clinical/mobile healthcare management system for the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) in Lesotho, Africa in June 2010.
The Lesotho Defense Force (LDF) project has its foundation in U.S. President's Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Vista Partners is a member of the PEPFAR Public Private Partnership, and provides the LDF server and 50% of other program funding for the project. Intel Corporation has partnered with Vista and supplies the PC hardware.
HIV/AIDS is a chronic condition and requires regular medication and management. It is essential that HIV positive individuals are identified and have access to necessary care. The new LDF system allows medical workers to travel to patient locations with mobile technologies and access electronic health records for patient assessments and interventions.
For Lesotho, a system was needed that could be used in a clinic or mobile environment and could operate under rugged conditions with no climate control. These limitations were factored into the network design and solutions which now operate in the clinic and in mobile outreach vehicles.
The system design was developed through detailed interviews with the clinicians who used a manual system. Several types of users interact with the system, and so each user's requirements were gathered and incorporated into an overall system design. Users include nurses, pharmacists, counselors, rehabilitation specialists and military officers responsible for the overall health of the defense forces.
Is STAT* available for use in emergency management?
STAT* includes a module for use in emergency medical helicopter evacuation. The system incorporates biomedical monitoring data feeds directly into the STAT* electronic health record.
Is STAT* appropriate for use in schools?
STAT* is ideal for use in managing student health. Health records can be securely captured and stored in STAT*. When health records must travel with students to athletic events or other school activities, STAT* can be the vehicle.
What are the components of a STAT* implementation?
STAT* can be implemented immediately as a “stand-alone” application where medical data is collected and stored on a local computer device.
More complex, integrated applications of STAT* include analysis and development, including:
Data Model – This model thoroughly describes current and anticipated data required for the application. This includes the data to be entered into the system by healthcare providers. It also includes the reports the system must create.
Hardware Specification – This specification considers the operating environment where the system hardware must operate (e.g., clinical and mobile environments).
Operating System – The operating system selection for a server-based system considers the lifecycle of the application, hardware platforms and available support. For applications in remote environments, a robust, supportable operating system is essential.
Software Application Design – Software design customization considers the skill level and knowledge of the users. Human Factors issues include appropriate placement of the application on the screen; ease-of-use for data entry, review and reporting; and ease-of-use in mobile environments. For assessment technologies measuring response time (essential in neuropsychological evaluation), providing the capability to accurately measure sub-second response time is essential.
Quality Assurance – Quality assurance planning begins in tandem with customized system design. This ensures that incremental testing occurs as programming code is completed.
Training – Vista Partners develops and delivers training for technical and clinical application use. Training can be computer-based, delivered via webinar, or in –person.
