Picis ED PulseCheck

The first complete clinical and financial solution for the emergency department

Picis ED PulseCheck®, part of the CareSuite® family of high-acuity solutions, is the most comprehensive and well-integrated emergency department information system (EDIS) in the industry. Designed by clinicians for clinicians, this Web browser-based software combines triage, patient tracking, physician and nursing documentation, risk management, charge management, integrated voice recognition, prescription writing and other unique features. ED PulseCheck is extraordinarily powerful, but remains easy to learn and use, benefiting patients, hospitals, physicians and nurses. Information system professionals will appreciate its seamless data sharing with existing hospital information systems.

Quick and easy charting
Customizable templates make charting quick and easy. Check boxes, drop-down menus and age- and gender-specific parameters offer clinicians simplicity and efficiency. Nurses can record assessments and patient procedures, create flowsheets, and access and document clinical pathways.

Proven financial results with Picis LYNX revenue management solutions
ED PulseCheck is integrated with LYNX revenue management solutions, ensuring accurate and compliant charge capture during clinical documentation that has been proven to significantly increase gross and net revenues. Charges captured during patient documentation are presented to the coders, allowing them to work more efficiently. More than 18 million patient encounters are processed using LYNX revenue management solutions.

Risk management
ED PulseCheck's comprehensive risk management features help caregivers promote safer care delivery and decrease the risk of litigation by reminding them to document important items that ensure proper care, particularly for high-risk patients. Examples include reminders for re-evaluation and vital sign range checks (when discharging a patient with abnormal vital signs) and reminders for open orders when discharging or admitting patients.

Quick decision making
An administrative department rules engine within ED PulseCheck scans department activity in the background. Department rules help ED managers get the information and notification they need to make quick decisions that impact throughput and efficiency.

Interoperability with hospital information systems
Using proven technologies such as HL7, CCOW and Web services, ED PulseCheck provides clinicians with quick access to patient information — such as demographics, laboratory and radiology results — and offers interoperability with existing hospital information systems.

Snapshot view of all patients
ED PulseCheck features the “PulseCheck” screen, providing information on the status of the entire ED, helping to improve patient flow and department management.

Powerful reporting tools
Through a combination of standard reports, ad hoc reports and advanced data analysis tools, ED PulseCheck helps clinicians, managers and administrators find the precise information they need quickly.