communication Data Link (cDL)
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Interfacing TDMS with external hospital information systems (HIS)
- Consistent use of patient data
- Supports billing processes
- Enables treatment documentation in electronic health records
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At a glance
- Designed with you in mind, for seamless Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) interconnection with an existing hospital information system (HIS).
- Efficient management of patient and treatment data starts with the correct information being available in the right place at the right time.
- The primary function of cDL is to facilitate and process bidirectional communications between the Therapy Manager and the HIS, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Developed exclusively for application in a medical environment, no additional set-up programming is required.
Advantages for administrators
Fresenius Medical Care middleware provides a number of advantages for clerical staff
- Resource optimization
- Data protection
- Transparency
- Flexibility
- Product simplicity
Advantages for clinical staff
Improving the experience of patients and clinical staff alike
- Optimized treatment
- Optimized patient safety
- Optimized patient care
In Depth
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Resource optimization | Reduces administration by eliminating the need for data to be stored in multiple databases. |
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Data protection | Data stored only in secure TDMS database and HIS. |
Transparency | Relevant data is available to all users at their respective interfaces. |
Flexibility | Uses standard HIS protocols, but can be configured to comply with local systems. |
Product simplicity | Minimal maintenance and no custom installation required. |
Optimized treatment | Improved availability of comprehensive patient data and just-in-time lab results. |
Optimized patient safety | Eliminates mistakes arising from manual data input. |
Optimized patient care | Reduced administration allows more time for patient care. |