A locking scheme allows only one user to update CPR records at a time. However, a global key generation algorithm allows multiple users to append data to the CPR simultaneously. For example, a technician may enter vital signs while at the same time a front office person may be scanning in a consultant's report. Data is stored in a normalized relational database using an open architecture relational database management system. More secure than in paper form.
All patient data is stored on redundant disk arrays with daily off-site backup.
The network itself is completely modular so that if any piece fails it can be quickly and easily replaced. See the above answer. All access to the server is password protected. In addition, all access to patient data on the server is also password protected. When the encounter concludes, EncounterPRO posts the CPT and ICD codes from the encounter automatically to the billing application.