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The HP CareVue clinical information system
1Surgical Intensive Care Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA. shabot@csmc.edu
International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|August 1, 1997
Summary
The HP CareVue system offers a visual, user-friendly Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution for critical care. Its configurable interfaces and data export capabilities enhance clinical workflows and decision support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Information Systems
Background:
- Critical care environments require efficient data management.
- Existing systems may lack integration and user-friendliness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the HP CareVue system, a client-server Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- To highlight its features for critical care, inpatient, and special care settings.
Main Methods:
- The system utilizes an object-oriented, client-server architecture.
- It features a graphical, command-free user interface.
- Interfacing capabilities connect to hospital systems and bedside devices.
Main Results:
- HP CareVue functions as a comprehensive EMR with diverse charting and reporting tools.
- The system is highly configurable by clinical staff without programming expertise.
- Data is exportable for archiving, warehousing, and decision support.
Conclusions:
- HP CareVue provides a flexible and integrated EMR solution for specialized care environments.
- Its design supports efficient data review, configuration, and interoperability.