Healthcare Design Specialists Announce the Development of a Vascular Access Database.DENVER--(BW HealthWire)--Sept. 12, 1997--Healthcare Design Specialists (HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. ), in conjunction with Dialysis Management, Inc. (DMI (Desktop Management Interface) The first desktop management standard from the DMTF. Enabling PCs to be monitored from a central console, it was superseded by the DMTF's Common Information Model (see CIM). ), have recently completed the development of a Vascular Access vascular access Clinical medicine The ability to enter the vascular system; the ease with which the vascular system can be entered for administering therapy or obtaining blood for testing Database (VAD (Value Added Dealer) Same as VAR. ) designed to track all data elements regarding vascular access. Hemodialysis vascular access-related hospitalizations represent more than 20% of US ESRD ESRD end-stage renal disease. ESRD End-stage renal disease; chronic or permanent kidney failure. Mentioned in: Dialysis, Kidney ESRD End-stage renal disease, see there hospitalizations with an annual cost approximating $675 million. The VAD is a comprehensive, unbiased, flexible, and accessible tool that will compile and analyze information on vascular access such as the impact of techniques, comorbidities and advances on clinical and financial outcomes. This information will provide industry benchmarks that can be used for continuous quality improvement on an individual, unit or regional basis. "We have known all along that hemodialysis access care represents a major cause of morbidity in our patients and a major cost to the ESRD system," said VAD's Medical Director, Tim Pflederer, MD, of Peoria, Ill. "The problem was that there was no way to track such complex data to more aggressively manage access complications. The VAD is a comprehensive, powerful, user-friendly tool that can track the entire spectrum of hemodialysis access management and complications. It has revolutionized our management of dialysis access." The VAD will collate col·late tr.v. col·lat·ed, col·lat·ing, col·lates 1. To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement. 2. To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence. 3. aggregate data from multiple sources to give a geographically and programmatically diverse picture of this area. HDS will provide summary reports on an annual basis to all users of the VAD including comparisons to the aggregate data of all participants. (Confidentiality will be maintained, and participants will be identified only by broad demographic information). The VAD is a Windows 95-based product written in Microsoft Access A database program for Windows, available separately or included in the Microsoft Office suite. Access is programmable using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Access can read Paradox, dBASE and Btrieve files, and using ODBC, Microsoft SQL Server, SYBASE SQL Server and Oracle data. , utilizing English Wizard so that queries can easily be generated. HDS is a consulting practice comprised of a team of experts, averaging over 16 years each of individual experience in renal care. Their experience is based in facility administration, clinical management, financial and technical support. HDS's principals are Carrie McGinnis, Peggy Knudsen and Mark Feigal. DMI's principal is Larry Day. Day has been providing ESRD consulting services since 1979. For more information on the VAD, contact Mark Feigal at 800-800-3642. CONTACT: Healthcare Design Specialists Mark Feigal, 800/800-3642 |
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