http://carefx.ericksonbarnett.net/ en amanda@ericksonbarnett.com Copyright 2011 2011-12-12T14:00:09+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/HBzYpdeYuak/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/derby-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-to-deploy-clinical-portal/#When:13:00:09Z Highlights: Portal built on Carefx technology and implemented in partnership with CSC Will deliver clinical efficiency and reduce the need for paper records Trust serves a population of more than 600,000 people WATFORD UK/MELBOURNE, FL- December 12th, 2011 - Carefx, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions, today announced that Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected the Carefx solution suite to provide clinicians with access to patient data from multiple core systems through a single, integrated view. The portal, which will be implemented in partnership with prime contractor iSOFT, a CSC company, is built on Carefx's interoperability platform. It will present clinicians at the Royal Derby Hospital with a patient-centric view of the very latest real-time, clinical information, supporting decision-making, patient care and safety. This builds on the strong relationship Carefx has with CSC to deliver portal solutions that meet the requirements of individual NHS trusts and national interoperability programmes. Paul Regan, Head of EPR and IT Projects at Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said, "We already have a very comprehensive repository of clinical information using iSOFT's i.CM system. Carefx technology will allow us to build on this by providing a more user-friendly display, collating patient information in a summary screen in the exact way that clinicians wish to see it." The decision to implement the portal is part of the Trust's commitment to become 'paper lite' and to drive operational efficiency by improving the management of paper case notes throughout the trust.. Regan added, "The trust will take a phased approach to implementing the portal and will initially focus on providing an intuitive interface within the outpatient department in order to reduce the need for paper case notes enabling a much quicker and easier way to access information." The clinical portal will allow multidisciplinary teams to use the simple navigation so that information can be accessed efficiently and according to workflow. Several portlets will display information including demographics, alerts, outpatient prescribed medications, orders and results, clinical correspondence and specialty based information. These web views will be seamlessly integrated with the native i.CM user interface allowing users to navigate straight to relevant areas, such as Lab Ordering, with a single click. Wayne Parslow, European vice president and general manager at Carefx, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation said: "This contract is further proof that our portal solution is ideal for the needs of the NHS at this time. More trusts are turning to clinical portals to meet the needs of their frontline staff in order to provide better care for their patients." Adrian Stevens, managing director NEMEA, iSOFT a CSC company, said: "This demonstrates the potential value, to all iSOFT and CSC customers, of implementing our clinical portal solution to drive efficiency. Notes In healthcare solutions, Harris provides enterprise intelligence solutions and services for government and commercial customers - including systems integration, intelligent infrastructure, interoperability, imaging, and other IT solutions. A leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris products, systems and services improve healthcare outcomes by assuring that critical medical and benefits information is delivered with security and privacy to the right person, on the right device, at the point of care. About Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recognised by the Department of Health as a high performing trust (Care Quality Commission ratings 2009 - excellent for use of resources and excellent for quality of services), the trust serves a population of more than 600,000 people in and around southern Derbyshire with services focused on prevention and 'wellbeing', rather than simply treatment and cure. The trust is one of the largest employers in the region with over 7,000 staff and has an annual budget of around £414million, with a proven track record of maintaining financial stability. The trust's vision is to build on its achievements and reputation, ensuring that it remains one of the most highly respected and successful trusts in the country - Taking Pride in Caring. The newly constructed Royal Derby Hospital, which was officially opened in April 2010 brings many additional benefits to the community it serves. With specialist services including state-of-the-art Intensive care facilities and enhanced services for stroke and cancer care, all provided at the same facility; helping the Trust achieve its objective of 'putting patients at the heart of everything we do'. About Carefx Carefx, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation, supports healthcare organisations in achieving their vision of advancing the quality and safety of patient care delivery through its interoperable workflow and analytics solutions. Carefx streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow and connects care providers to the information they need - where, when, and how they need it. By managing care transitions and information gaps between diverse systems, departments and facilities, Carefx delivers crucial patient information with speed, efficiency and logic. Carefx supports more than 800 hospitals, health systems, and health information exchanges (HIEs) across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.carefx.com, or contact Carefx at: +44 (0)1923 431 704 or by email at: info@carefx.com About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com. Media contacts Sarah Bruce, Highland Marketing on behalf of Carefx Phone: +44 (0) 1877 384739 / Mobile: ++44 (0)7557 265473 Email: sarahb@highland-marketing.com Press Release 2011-12-12T13:00:09+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/derby-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust-to-deploy-clinical-portal/#When:13:00:09Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/6FbBobkvUAA/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/carefx-white-paper-patient-portals-pathway-to-patient-engagement/#When:10:35:20Z Highlights: Patient portals will play a key role in the quest for accountable care and meaningful use  Providers can accelerate pre-admissions, streamline workflow, update care plans and slash readmission costs via patient portals  HCOs need patient portals that facilitate care management and engage patients in managing their own health  MELBOURNE, Fla./SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - October 18, 2011 - A growing number of healthcare organizations (HCOs) are turning to patient portals to address demands for enhanced patient engagement and clinical information exchange, according to a white paper released today by Carefx, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions. "Patient Portals: Pathway to Patient Engagement and an Enhanced Patient Experience" provides a roadmap for hospitals, health systems and IDNs for patient portal development with insights on benefits, selection, management and lessons learned. "HCOs savvy enough to implement patient portals in the early days of the evolution toward patient-centered, accountable care will surely see the results - in lowered readmission rates, shorter patient stays, fulfillment of meaningful use, population health management and patient provider collaboration," says Andrew Hurd, CEO, Carefx. "This white paper explores how the patient portal creates a communications environment where providers can share test results with patients and patients manage their personal health information." But not all patient portals are capable of meeting HCO requirements, according to the Carefx white paper. Some focus on business functions while ignoring or downplaying the clinical elements of care. Others offer a variety of features and functions, but lack the agility to adapt to issues like patient-centered medical home (PCMH), value-based purchasing, bundled payment and high-performance, accountable care. The solution, according to Eric Leader, Vice President, Technology Architecture for Carefx, is for HCOs to focus on a portal that streamlines clinical and business workflows while helping providers engage, communicate and collaborate with patients and other providers. Equally important is a portal that addresses patients' changing health management needs and brings them into a partnership with care professionals. Carefx uses this development strategy for its patient portal build-outs. To download the complete white paper, please visit this link.In healthcare solutions, Harris provides enterprise intelligence solutions and services for government and commercial customers - including systems integration, intelligent infrastructure, interoperability, imaging, and other IT solutions. A leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris products, systems and services improve healthcare outcomes by assuring that critical medical and benefits information is delivered with security and privacy to the right person, on the right device, at the point of care.   About CarefxCarefx, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation, supports healthcare organizations in achieving their vision of advancing the quality and safety of patient care delivery through its suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions. The Carefx solution suite streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow and connects care providers to the information they need - where, when, and how they need it. By managing care transitions and information gaps between diverse systems, departments and facilities, crucial patient information is delivered with speed, efficiency and logic. Carefx supports more than 800 hospitals, health systems, and health information exchanges (HIEs) across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.carefx.com, or contact Carefx at (480) 833-5010 or by email as info@carefx.com. About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com. Media Contact: Christopher CapotKNB Communications203-379-8019 (cell)ccapot@knbpr.com Press Release 2011-10-18T10:35:20+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/carefx-white-paper-patient-portals-pathway-to-patient-engagement/#When:10:35:20Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/1UG2UAZicZM/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/dashboards-in-action/#When:12:44:40Z Aggregating data on an information scorecard can lead to performance improvements in both the revenue cycle and overall operating efficiency. In The News 2011-10-03T12:44:40+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/dashboards-in-action/#When:12:44:40Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/QQ4GqVlwsl0/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/florida-health-information-exchange-goes-live/#When:23:35:25Z Highlights Secure email service enables participants to send encrypted health information to other authorized participants throughout the state Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) Service adheres to Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) Direct Standards DSM service will help health care providers achieve Meaningful Use MELBOURNE, FL/WASHINGTON, DC, August 30, 2011 - Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, in partnership with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), has launched a secure email service that enables health care providers to exchange health information electronically with other providers. Delivery of the Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) service marks Harris' first milestone in the four-year, $19 million contract awarded to develop Florida's statewide health information exchange (HIE). The Florida HIE DSM service is now online and available to Florida licensed providers. By using DSM, providers and other health care entities can "push" electronic messages to known and trusted recipients over the Internet. The service supports several of the information sharing requirements for Meaningful Use, such as the ability to provide a summary of care records for patients referred or transitioned to another provider. "Enabling health care providers in Florida to exchange clinical records over a secure network is one of our primary goals," said government analyst and AHCA's HIE Policy Lead Carolyn Turner. "The new DSM system from Harris supports provider collaboration and aligns with our mission to improve the quality, safety, and delivery of health care in Florida." As one of the first statewide implementations to go live, the service adheres to NwHIN Direct standards and supports the Office of the National Coordinator's (ONC) effort to enable the development of technologies to safely exchange clinical information. As an electronic and web-based system, DSM aims to replace the widespread use of fax machines for referrals and transmission of patient data between organizations. "Transforming healthcare requires a secure and connected framework," said Jim Traficant, president, Harris Healthcare Solutions. "Direct Secure Messaging is another standards-based innovation delivered by Harris to enable Florida, other states, and health enterprises to share critical health information in a trusted exchange model." The secure messaging platform is the first step towards the implementation of a fully connected health information exchange across the State of Florida. Harris plans to follow the DSM delivery with a Patient Look-up service this fall, which will allow clinicians to search for and retrieve individual patient records from participating sources in the Florida HIE. At least 20 organizations will be brought into the HIE by 2014. For more information, and to track the progress of the Florida HIE, please visit https://www.florida-hie.net/. A nationally recognized leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris also offers commercial providers a full range of interoperability solutions, including IT infrastructure and management, clinical workflow and analytics, health information exchange, and imaging. Harris solutions improve health care quality, safety, efficiency, cost and outcomes by ensuring that the right information travels, with security and privacy, to the right person, at the right time, on the right device, at the point of care. About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com. Press Release 2011-08-30T23:35:25+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/florida-health-information-exchange-goes-live/#When:23:35:25Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/KxoCz_wsGtI/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/four-major-academic-medical-centers-go-live-with-carefx/#When:10:32:22Z Highlights: University of North Carolina Hospitals, University of Washington Medical Center, University of Kansas Hospital and University of Kentucky Hospital implement Physician Insight PlusTM. Developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, the Physician Insight Plus dashboard reveals relationships between operational and quality performance in a single intuitive view. Academic Medical Centers are able to identify best-practices and more effectively collaborate with peers on performance benchmarks. MELBOURNE, FL/SCOTTSDALE, AZ - July 26, 2011- Carefx, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions, announced today that four major academic medical centers have gone live with Physician Insight PlusTM, part of the Carefx Performance Management Dashboard suite developed in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic. The dashboards access, track, analyze and compare performance on clinical and operational outcomes, safety and utilization. University of North Carolina Hospitals, University of Washington Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital and University of Kentucky Hospital - all members of the Oak Brook, Illinois-based University HealthSystem Consortium - have implemented Physician Insight Plus to compare their physicians' performance both internally and to selected UHC cohorts within the Consortium. The transparency of the UHC comparative data allows academic medical centers to identify best-practices and more effectively collaborate with other Consortium members on performance benchmarks. "We wanted to put comprehensive, transparent data in the hands of our clinicians in an easy to understand fashion that gives them the opportunity to continuously compare and improve their performance," said Glen F. Spivak, MBA, vice president, Operational Efficiency, UNC Hospitals. "Physician Insight Plus allows us to easily and efficiently distribute data throughout the enterprise with minimal IT resources, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage their progress and improve patient care."Physician Insight Plus reveals relationships between operational and quality performance in a single intuitive view, allowing users to select from multiple cohorts or product lines to benchmark cost and quality performance. Physicians can drill down to detailed comparisons and case-level data to measure their performance on Length of Stay (LOS); Hospital Cost; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicators; Readmission Rate and Mortality. "Data serves as the foundation of our clinical quality and performance improvement programs," said Lee A. Norman, M.D., MHS, MBA, vice president, chief medical officer, The University of Kansas Hospital. "The Physician Insight Plus dashboard functions as my primary tool for quick, actionable data-mining and allows me to track, analyze and compare performance across the organization."The dashboard also provides chief medical officers with the ability to address physician attribution and to identify best practices to improve quality, utilization and to contribute to meeting regulatory mandates of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). "Using the BI innovations pioneered at the Cleveland Clinic, Carefx is pleased to provide academic medical center executives and clinicians the tools to monitor, evaluate and improve clinical performance," said Andrew Hurd, CEO, Carefx. "The ability to compare performance with peers and to identify best practices on a risk-adjusted basis is the first step towards improving outcomes and achieving accountable care." To learn more about our Performance Management & Improvement solutions, visit www.carefx.com.In healthcare solutions, Harris provides enterprise intelligence solutions and services for government and commercial customers - including systems integration, intelligent infrastructure, interoperability, imaging, and other IT solutions. A leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris products, systems and services improve healthcare outcomes by assuring that critical medical and benefits information is delivered with security and privacy to the right person, on the right device, at the point of care. About CarefxCarefx, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation, supports healthcare organizations in achieving their vision of advancing the quality and safety of patient care delivery through its suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions. The Carefx solution suite streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow and connects care providers to the information they need - where, when, and how they need it. By managing care transitions and information gaps between diverse systems, departments and facilities, crucial patient information is delivered with speed, efficiency and logic. Carefx supports more than 800 hospitals, health systems, and health information exchanges (HIEs) across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.carefx.com, or contact Carefx at (480) 833-5010 or by email at info@carefx.com. About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com. Media ContactChristopher Capot, KNB Communications212-505-2441 (office)203-379-8019 (cell)mailto:info@carefx.com     Press Release 2011-07-26T10:32:22+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/four-major-academic-medical-centers-go-live-with-carefx/#When:10:32:22Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/_Oi3ZDxAfw8/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/health-information-exchange-leads-to-improvements-in-rural-disease-control-/#When:14:07:42Z In The News 2011-07-01T14:07:42+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/health-information-exchange-leads-to-improvements-in-rural-disease-control-/#When:14:07:42Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/-rvK89Z6r6U/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/funding-hie-via-referrals-automation/#When:15:26:26Z Boston Medical Center generates $7.4 M from automated eReferral management system In The News 2011-06-17T15:26:26+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/funding-hie-via-referrals-automation/#When:15:26:26Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/Cv3CTTKHB2Y/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/harris-corporation-names-jim-traficant-president-of-healthcare-solutions-bu/#When:11:05:32Z Highlights Harris Promotes Jim Traficant to president of Harris Healthcare Solutions. Under Traficant's leadership, Harris has expanded footprint in commercial healthcare market.  Announcement coincides with Harris' acquisition of Carefx, an industry leader in interoperable workflow solutions. MELBOURNE, FL, May 5, 2011 - Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has promoted Jim Traficant to the position of president, Harris Healthcare Solutions. He was previously vice president and general manager of the business. Traficant has more than 20 years of business development and operational leadership experience in both government and commercial markets. He previously served as vice president of Programs and Business Development for Harris IT Services and was division vice president of Business Development for Harris Government Communications Systems Division."Under Jim's leadership, our Healthcare Solutions business has grown significantly. Harris has established a leadership position in federal healthcare IT integration and has made acquisitions that expand its footprint in the commercial healthcare market," said Howard L. Lance, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Harris Corporation. "Jim's personal healthcare experience as a two-time liver transplant survivor drives his passion for transforming healthcare and informs his ability to understand the complex needs of patient and provider."The announcement coincides with Harris' acquisition of Carefx, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions, and expansion into the commercial healthcare sector. Announced in February, the Carefx acquisition, completed under Traficant's leadership, addresses the global market trend to improve health care information technology (IT), interoperability and collaboration between healthcare providers. The Carefx solution suite, Fusionfx, gives care providers a unified look at patient data and closes data gaps to ensure a more consistent, higher quality experience for the patient, reducing clinical errors and increasing individual productivity. Fusionfx is used by more than 800 hospitals, healthcare systems and health information exchanges across North America, Europe and Asia.In March, Traficant was named to Federal Computer Week's 22nd Annual "Federal 100," which honors the top executives who have had the greatest impact on the government information systems community. He also is featured in Gary Shapiro's New York Times bestselling book, "The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream," for his compelling healthcare story and innovative solutions for healthcare transformation. Traficant is a member of the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), and is on the board of directors of Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI). He also serves as a director for United Network for Organ Sharing.Traficant has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Geneva College and a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University.In healthcare solutions, Harris provides enterprise intelligence solutions and services for government and commercial customers - including systems integration, intelligent infrastructure, interoperability, imaging, and other IT solutions. A leader in federal healthcare IT integration, Harris products, systems and services improve healthcare outcomes by assuring that critical medical and benefits information is delivered with security and privacy to the right person, on the right device, at the point of care.A high resolution photo is available at the following link: Jim Traficant About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.Contact Information:Jim Burke Corporate Headquarters Jim.Burke@harris.com 321-727-9131 Press Release 2011-05-05T11:05:32+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/harris-corporation-names-jim-traficant-president-of-healthcare-solutions-bu/#When:11:05:32Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/SOnUjAFUCq0/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/real-time-analytics-increase-early-discharges/#When:12:53:28Z In The News 2011-05-02T12:53:28+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/real-time-analytics-increase-early-discharges/#When:12:53:28Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/carefx/~3/Ev8uqq4Mm0U/ http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/hartford-hospital-boosts-early-discharge-rate-with-business-intelligence-so/#When:10:05:10Z Highlights: Patient Throughput Dashboard increased rate from 9.5 to 25.6 percent in seven months Real-time data enables clinicians, executives to quickly ID improvement opportunities Dashboard consolidates data from many sources in intuitive, graphical format MELBOURNE, Fla./SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - April 21, 2011 - - Hartford Hospital, an 867-bed regional teaching hospital and referral center in Connecticut, has increased its early discharge rate, a metric hospitals use to manage bed utilization, nearly three-fold by offering its clinicians access to a business intelligence (BI) dashboard from Carefx, a leading provider of interoperable workflow solutions. "As part of our multidisciplinary program to improve performance and quality, our clinicians rely on Carefx's Patient Throughput Dashboard to pinpoint patient flow trends and opportunities, which has enabled the hospital to accelerate appropriate discharge and cut length of stay," said Michael C. Lindberg, M.D., chairman, Department of Medicine, Hartford Hospital. "Instead of having to contend with multiple data sources, access delays, and dull, text-based presentations, clinicians use the dashboard to view and act upon near real-time patient flow data in a lively, intuitive, graphical format." Originally developed by Cleveland Clinic, and now licensed and deployed by Carefx, the Patient Throughput Dashboard is one of Carefx' Business Intelligence Solutions. Other dashboards include those for physician scorecards, mortality, core measures, patient experience, clinician performance on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) indicators, length-of-stay, and readmission rates. The Patient Throughput Dashboard presents a healthcare organization's own aggregated data, allowing clinicians and executives to quickly identify improvement opportunities, eliminate operational bottlenecks, improve bed utilization and control length of stay. "The Carefx Patient Throughput Dashboard helps hospitals manage daily census, lower cost-per-case, improve patient satisfaction, and minimize operational inefficiencies," said Andrew Hurd, CEO, Carefx. "These dashboards will help providers respond to reimbursement challenges, marketplace shifts, and financial constraints." Hartford Hospital uses a weekly feed to pull inpatient and emergency department (ED) data from billing, bed management, and transport systems into its Patient Throughput Dashboard. Clinicians and executives then use the data to hone in on patient flow obstacles and identify best practices for training and coaching lower-performing individuals, units and floors. After only nine months of using the new dashboard, users were surveyed and: 70 percent reported they were actively using dashboards (weekly) 90 percent claimed improved ability to manage workflow 100 percent claimed dashboard saved them time on data gathering, report generation "The Throughput Dashboard allows us to identify and diagnose problem areas and floors so we can invest resources to enhance patient flow," adds Jamie Roche, M.D., vice president, Patient Safety & Quality, Hartford Hospital, and one of the executive sponsors of the project. "The dashboard's real-time metrics help us to comply with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) standards, offer physicians immediate feedback on length of stay, readmissions and order entry, and provide the Joint Commission with precise, accurate feedback on progress." The Patient Throughput Dashboard also tracks the hospital's progress on early discharge goals, triggering conversations among clinicians, managers and executives about how the hospital can increase early discharge through activities such as early tray delivery or movement of patients from the ED to less-critical care floors. For more information on Carefx Business Intelligence Solutions, visit http://www.carefx.com/products/performance-management. About Hartford HospitalHartford Hospital is an 867‐bed regional referral center that provides high‐quality care in all clinical disciplines. Among its divisions is The Institute of Living, a 114‐bed mental health facility with a national and international reputation of excellence. Jefferson House, a 104‐bed long‐term care facility, is also a special division of Hartford Hospital. The Hospital major centers of clinical excellence include cardiology, oncology, emergency services and trauma, mental health, women's health, orthopedics, bloodless surgery and advanced organ transplantation. Hartford Hospital owns and operates the state's only air ambulance system, LIFE STAR. About CarefxCarefx, a subsidiary of Harris Corporation, supports healthcare organizations in achieving their vision of advancing the quality and safety of patient care delivery through its Fusionfx suite of interoperable workflow and analytics solutions. Fusionfx streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow and connects care providers to the information they need - where, when, and how they need it. By managing care transitions and information gaps between diverse systems, departments and facilities, Fusionfx delivers crucial patient information with speed, efficiency and logic. Carefx supports more than 800 hospitals, health systems, and health information exchanges (HIEs) across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Carefx, visit www.carefx.com, or contact Carefx at (480) 833-5010 or by email at info@carefx.com. About Harris CorporationHarris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com. Media Contact: Christopher CapotKNB Communications212-505-2441203-379-8019 (cell)ccapot@knbpr.com Press Release 2011-04-21T10:05:10+00:00 http://www.carefx.com/news-events/news-detail/hartford-hospital-boosts-early-discharge-rate-with-business-intelligence-so/#When:10:05:10Z