Information management system
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1. A method of managing physiological testing information in a healthcare facility including the steps of:
- performing a physiological test on a patient;
obtaining data describing a result of the test;
obtaining identification information identifying the patient;
providing the data and the identification information to a computing device at the healthcare facility;
uploading the data and the identification information via a network to a server for storage in a database associated with the server;
updating a first file maintained on the computing device to indicate that the test has a pending status;
sending a message to a person responsible for reviewing the data;
providing the person access via the network to the data stored in the database;
receiving a message from the person indicating that the data was reviewed and including instructions for a next test;
updating the first file to indicate that the test status is no longer pending;
updating a second file maintained on the computing device to include the instructions;
acknowledging receipt of the instructions at the computing device;
generating a time-stamped file in response to the acknowledging step, the time-stamped file including testing information indicating that the test was performed, the data was reviewed, and instructions for another test were received;
incorporating the time-stamped file into a third file maintained on the computing device, the third file being configured for submission to an entity responsible for reimbursing the healthcare facility for a portion of an expense of performing the test;
incorporating the time-stamped file into a fourth file maintained on the computing device to provide documentation of testing information for audit purposes; and
periodically submitting the third file to the entity to obtain reimbursements associated with any time-stamped files included in the third file.
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Abstract
A system and method for managing information in a healthcare facility includes the steps of uploading information to a server, notifying a physician that the information is available for review, receiving a message from the server verifying that the information was reviewed by the physician, acknowledging receipt of the message, and automatically updating a file documenting the uploading, receiving, and acknowledging steps.
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1. A method of managing physiological testing information in a healthcare facility including the steps of:
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performing a physiological test on a patient;
obtaining data describing a result of the test;
obtaining identification information identifying the patient;
providing the data and the identification information to a computing device at the healthcare facility;
uploading the data and the identification information via a network to a server for storage in a database associated with the server;
updating a first file maintained on the computing device to indicate that the test has a pending status;
sending a message to a person responsible for reviewing the data;
providing the person access via the network to the data stored in the database;
receiving a message from the person indicating that the data was reviewed and including instructions for a next test;
updating the first file to indicate that the test status is no longer pending;
updating a second file maintained on the computing device to include the instructions;
acknowledging receipt of the instructions at the computing device;
generating a time-stamped file in response to the acknowledging step, the time-stamped file including testing information indicating that the test was performed, the data was reviewed, and instructions for another test were received;
incorporating the time-stamped file into a third file maintained on the computing device, the third file being configured for submission to an entity responsible for reimbursing the healthcare facility for a portion of an expense of performing the test;
incorporating the time-stamped file into a fourth file maintained on the computing device to provide documentation of testing information for audit purposes; and
periodically submitting the third file to the entity to obtain reimbursements associated with any time-stamped files included in the third file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method for obtaining reimbursement for an expense associated with performing a physiological test, including the steps of:
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uploading data resulting from the test to a server;
notifying a person that the test is complete;
receiving a message from the server verifying that the data was reviewed by the person;
acknowledging receipt of the message; and
automatically updating a reimbursement file documenting the uploading, receiving, and acknowledging steps for submission to an entity for reimbursement of the expense. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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61. A method of managing physiological testing information including the steps of:
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performing a physiological test on a patient using an electronic medical device;
electronically transferring to a computing device testing information including data describing a result of the test and the patient identity;
uploading the testing information via a first network to a server for storage in a database;
updating a status file to indicate that the test is of pending status;
notifying a person via a second network of the pending status of the test;
receiving a message from the person via the first network indicating that the testing information was reviewed and including instructions for another test;
generating a time-stamped file indicating that the test was performed, the testing information was reviewed, and instructions for another test were received; and
submitting the time-stamped file to an entity responsible for reimbursing at least a portion of an expense of performing the test. - View Dependent Claims (62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74)
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75. A system for managing physiological tests performed in a healthcare facility, including:
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an electronic medical device configured to generate data describing results of physiological tests performed on patients;
a docking station configured to receive the data from the device;
a network including a server and a database associated with the server;
a facility computing device coupled between the docking station and the network, the facility computing device configured to receive the data from the docking station and including browser software for transferring the data to the database;
a physician computing device coupled to the network, the physician computing device including browser software for accessing the database via the server; and
a communication device coupled to the facility computing device, the communication device forwarding a notification to a physician in response to the transfer of data to the database;
the server further including application software that maintains a status file indicating whether data from a test has been reviewed by a physician. - View Dependent Claims (76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88)
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89. A system for obtaining physician review of blood glucose data obtained in a healthcare facility, the system including:
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a blood glucose meter;
a first computer located in the healthcare facility, the first computer being configured to receive blood glucose data from the blood glucose meter;
a network including a server coupled to the first computer, the first computer being configured to facilitate physician review of the data by uploading the data to the server and transmitting a message to a physician responsible for reviewing the data; and
a second computer coupled to the network, the second computer being configured to provide access to the data via the server, the second computer including an interface to enable the physician to view the data and transmit instructions for obtaining additional data to the first computer;
wherein the first computer is configured to respond to receipt of the instructions by updating a file that identifies the physician and describes when the data was reviewed.
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90. A system for managing physiological tests performed in a healthcare facility, including:
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means for generating data describing results of a physiological test performed on a patient;
means for receiving the data from the generating means;
a first computing means coupled to the receiving means for transferring the data;
means for storing the transferred data;
means for accessing the transferred data;
means for coupling the first computing means, the storing means, and the accessing means together;
a second computing means coupled to the coupling means, the second computing means including means for communicating with the accessing means;
means coupled to the first computing means for notifying a healthcare provider of a transfer of data to the storage means; and
means operable by the first computing means for maintaining a file indicating when data from a test has been reviewed by a healthcare provider.
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91. A method for managing incident report information in a healthcare facility, including the steps of:
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uploading to a server information describing an incident involving a patient;
notifying a person that the information is available for review;
receiving a message from the server verifying that the information was reviewed by the person;
acknowledging receipt of the message; and
automatically updating a history file documenting the uploading, receiving, and acknowledging steps. - View Dependent Claims (92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98)
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99. A system for managing information relating to an incident corresponding to a patient in a healthcare facility, including:
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a network including a server and a database associated with the server;
a facility computing device coupled to the network, the facility computing device including an input device for permitting entry of the information into the facility computing device and browser software for transferring the information to the database;
a physician computing device coupled to the network, the physician computing device including browser software for accessing the database via the server; and
a communication device coupled to the facility computing device, the communication device forwarding a notification to a physician in response to the transfer of information to the database;
the server further including application software that maintains a file indicating whether the information relating to the incident has been reviewed by the physician. - View Dependent Claims (100)
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