The HP CareVue clinical information system.

Abstract

The HP CareVue system is an object-oriented, client-server system optimized for critical care, inpatient and special care environments. It is a fully graphical system, highly visual in its mode of operation, which requires no commands to operate. Data review may be performed by clinical users without specific instructions. Several different kinds of interfaces are provided for the system. These allow it to be connected to most hospital data-producing systems, physiologic monitors and bedside devices, such as ventilators, urimeters and oximeters. Flowsheet charting, free text, structured notes, clinical pathways, configurable forms, medication administration records and many other types of displays and reports allow the system to function as a nearly complete Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The system is highly configurable by lead nurses, physicians or technicians without programming knowledge or experience. Configuration and linking of multiple CareVue systems is possible, including a complete testing environment for verification of charting changes before clinical activation. All CareVue data is exportable for purposes of electronic archiving, warehousing and real-time decision support.