The system proved cumbersome and only marginally reliable. Key features of the program include automatic time and date stamping, pull down menus of surgical procedures and a virtual numeric keyboard that allows extremely efficient data input. Most patient encounters can be documented on a single screen in as little as 10 seconds. The data is Hot-Synced to a central database from which customized reports can be easily generated. The database is also linked to Microsoft Access allowing highly flexible queries of the information.
Data collection is now more accurate and complete and report generation is virtually effortless.
Furthermore the data collected provides a new and valuable resources for analyzing the individual physicians and Storm Eye Institute's medical practice patterns. Pen Computer Solutions, Inc .