System and method for data collection and management

摘要

Collecting, validating, managing, and sharing data, for example healthcare and patient data, may include using a networked portable device. A forms-based system and process (referred to in some embodiments as DirectForms™) may allow clinical staff to efficiently collect and validate data on portable devices. In accordance with an embodiment, the system combines a portable computing device, validation of data, network connectivity, and an opportunity for shared effort among users via industry-standard (for example HL7 compliant) or customized interfaces. A server-based utility may route forms and HL7-compliant data transaction exports. Interfaces may provide for merging data into appropriate patient records. Some systems may be used in an ambulatory care setting. Various aspects may provide for improved clinical assessment, effective patient management, cost savings, and the ability to provide a more efficient billing process.

主权项

1. A system for recording and providing healthcare data comprising:
a tablet having an interactive graphical user interface including a plurality of interactive forms for use with a healthcare application, wherein one or more forms are configured with rules that enable the tablet via the interactive graphical user interface to guide a user to enter patient data in a directed manner and the tablet validating the patient data during data entry, and storing the patient data for upload to a server, the server configured to store and distribute forms to the tablet, synchronize the patient data uploaded from the tablet, and communicate the patient data to a clinical database; a server-based software utility configured to prepare and send data to at least one of a clinical system, clinical database, national registry, healthcare payor, and governmental agency; and the clinical database in communication with the server, the clinical database configured to host the healthcare application, receive the patient data uploaded from the tablet to the server, and use patient clinical data included in the patient data to make one or more treatment determinations about a patient.