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International standards for hospital communication systems
C Seggewies1, L Horbach, R K Bell
1Medical Computer Centre, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstr. 1, D-91058 Erlangen, Germany.
Medinfo. MEDINFO
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Hospital Information Systems face challenges with module integration due to proprietary interfaces. Adopting international standards for medical communication can streamline data exchange, reducing costs and implementation time.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Communication Systems
Background:
- Hospital Information Systems (HIS) often struggle with integrating separate modules for specialized information needs.
- Proprietary interfaces in HIS lead to significant implementation challenges and costs when accessing external systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of international standards in medical communication to address HIS integration issues.
- To evaluate how standardized medical communication can reduce implementation work and enhance information interchange.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current HIS module separation and interface challenges.
- Review of international standards for medical communication.
- Conceptual evaluation of standardized data interchange benefits.
Main Results:
- International standards offer a viable solution to the variety of proprietary interfaces in HIS.
- Adoption of a common language in medical communication can significantly reduce implementation efforts.
- Standardization facilitates faster and more cost-effective connection of multiple systems.
Conclusions:
- International standards are crucial for improving interoperability in Hospital Information Systems.
- Implementing standardized medical communication enhances data exchange efficiency and reduces overall system costs.