The network staff administers user moves, adds, and changes from the management console by dragging and dropping icons on the computer screen. The network went live to support over 2,000 users who immediately recognized major performance improvements. StatNet's objective is to provide clinical information throughout the continuum of care rapidly and reliably. Most are based on Windows NT servers, but some reside on UNIX RS 6000 minicomputers and can be accessed from PCs at all locations. These data warehousing applications provide a high level of security and will allow physicians to easily create custom queries to the central repository.
Intelligence is built into the system allowing physicians to perform online analysis.
The network allows us to make healthcare information and medical records easily available to authorized caregivers throughout the hospital. In fact, we have found that the network provides a higher level of patient information security than our previous paper-based medical records offered. We are moving toward standardized information which will be readily available to authorized caregivers over the network infrastructure. We continuously improve electronic access to healthcare information to make network access user-friendly, secure, and efficient. This allows the hospital to more efficiently serve patients by eliminating redundant data collection and streamlines registration and benefits processing.