Standardization of layout and format No missing information (incomplete protocols)
Efficient way to track a protocol’s status
Save way to allow personnel to view protocols without the ability to change information (convenient for other Cores)
Faster and easier way to complete the annual report process - all patient information is stored in one location, ancillary information can be added to each protocol in Turbo and the Camp Transfer program allows you to add multiple patients to Camp at one time
Suite II Benefits:
All nursing forms (flow sheets, doctors orders, etc.) are standardized.
All forms are stored in a centralized database.
Does not allow patients to be admitted without protocol approval.
Does not allow patients to be admitted without a signed consent form.
Does not allow patients to be admitted once the maximum number of patients allowed for the protocol has been reached.
Simplifies nurse orientation for each protocol.
Aids communication between Cores.
Complies with NIH guidelines regarding race, ethnicity and inpatient admissions time in and time out.
Insures that protocols are carried out in the prescribed manner.
Standardization allows up the ability to cover the variety of protocols
Simplifies nurse orientation for each protocol
Assists communication between Cores
Color-coding of resources allows easy viewing of patients requiring specific tests
Tracks admissions from nurses to kitchen for scheduling meals
At the end of the study all admissions can be printed, including randomizations and any supplemental comment sections.
Stores all patient demographic data.
Physician cannot order any tests or procedures that have not been approved for the protocol.
Flow sheet templates can be saved and reused
Eliminates the need or dependency on a scheduling
book
Suite III Benefits:
Allows the dietitian to view the same protocol information as the other cores
Allows the dietary information to be created in conjunction with the nursing information
Gives the kitchen staff up to date information regarding patient admissions and meals that they must prepare
Gives the kitchen staff a way to track unscheduled meals
Provides an accurate year end census of meals served
Meals census is a useful tool for the annual reporting process
