EMR Connectivity - Benefits


What EMR Connectivity Means to You

Medical Device Connectivity is defined as the integration of medical devices with information systems. The goal is to create a more effective and efficient work environment that  maximizes patient safety,task duplication and complexity.


Benefits from a Clinical Perspective
Welch Allyn's broad range of connected devices will help improve workflow because data captured with our devices can be automatically sent to your EMR system - allowing clinicians to focus on what they do best - care for their patients.

Reduce transcription/documentation errors.

 

Decrease documentation time.

 

Collect data over time to provide a more accurate and valid history of patient progress.

 

Increase patient safety.

 

Improve the quality of patient care.


Benefits from an IT Perspective
Welch Allyn Connex takes a flexible approach to technology by recognizing the differing infrastructures that exist for lower-acuity settings. That’s why Welch Allyn Connex relies on standard technology, in place in most facilities. Welch Allyn understands that customers collect vital signs in many areas using different workflows from spot-check readings to bedside monitoring. We’ve designed Connex to work the way you do—using the infrastructure you may already have.

Allows you to build on your current infrastructure.

 

Enables bi-directional messaging between Welch Allyn devices and data management system - using standard HL7 messages.

 

Standard data format enables connectivity to a wide variety of CIS applications.