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Soarian--workflow management applied for health care
R Haux1, C Seggewies, W Baldauf-Sobez
1University for Health Informatics and Technology Tyrol (UMIT), Institute for Health Information Systems, Innsbruck, Austria. Reinhold.Haux@umit.at
Methods of Information in Medicine
|April 16, 2003
Summary
Siemens
Area of Science:
- Health Information Systems
- Clinical Software
- Healthcare Technology
Background:
- Siemens developed Soarian, a new comprehensive clinical software.
- This evaluation was conducted within the framework of an IMIA conference on health information systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe and evaluate the functionality and architecture of the Siemens Soarian software.
- Identify key differentiators compared to similar products.
- Comment on predecessor systems and beta versions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of existing literature.
- Site visit of a predecessor system.
- Pilot testing of a beta version with discussion rounds.
Main Results:
- Soarian is a comprehensive, clinically oriented software for healthcare professionals.
- Key differentiators include its workflow engine, embedded analytics, and smart user interface.
- Targeted installation time is 12 months or less.
Conclusions:
- Soarian has potential as a major international healthcare workstation software supporting patient-centered care.
- Its global design may facilitate national/language-specific versions.
- Successful adoption depends on critical initial installations and consideration of organizational IT planning.