The K2 Infant decision-support software automatically analyzes electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) patterns. It extracts features of all relevant data and provides expert interpretation within a rule-based, expert system. Clinicians are informed about abnormal events, are able to review the logic behind the system’s alerts and are able to quickly respond to changes in the patient’s status. The patented INFANT technology, which has undergone extensive studies, was developed to provide intelligent assessment of EFM data, help improve the quality of patient care and reduce the costs associated with poor outcomes.
Ranked number one in all five, consecutive KLAS® reports* on labor and delivery systems, the OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive, computerized system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring. The system includes archiving, point-of-care charting and Internet-based physician access. The OBIX System's exclusive E-Tools for EFM Assessment provide decision support that helps clinicians improve their practice, educate their staff and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring.
“We are excited to partner with K2 Medical Systems to help make their new pattern interpretation technology available in the US market for the benefit of our customers and for added value to our OBIX system,” said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. “By joining forces with K2, we reinforce our commitment to providing advanced perinatal
decision support tools that help caregivers improve their patient monitoring capabilities and quality of care.”
“Our partnership is all about working together to improve maternal-fetal care and perinatal outcomes through the application of real-time, intelligent decision support systems,” said David Shine, General Manager of K2. “This is an important step towards the reduction of perinatal risks. K2 believes the OBIX system is an ideal platform for our new generation of intelligent software.”
About K2 Medical Systems: K2 Medical Systems is a global organization founded in 1999 in Plymouth England, with offices in the US, UK and Australia. We serve over 100,000 users in more than 15 countries. Our vision has been to bring doctors, midwives, nurses and technologists together to develop innovative solutions to improve maternity care for clinicians, mothers, babies, and the hospital. Through R&D that began over 20 years ago with the Plymouth Perinatal Research group, K2 has developed a risk management strategy that delivers clinical training, fetal monitoring, blood gas interpretation, and decision support systems. These products prepare the clinician before childbirth, provide support during labor and present retrospective feedback and analysis after delivery. For more information, visit www.k2ms.com and www.k2ms-America.com
ABOUT CCSI: Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company’s business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company’s total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.com.
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEM, INC.’S OBIX PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM RECEIVES ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 CERTIFICATION
Elgin, IL, April 4, 2011 – Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) announced today that the OBIX®
Perinatal Data System, Version 7.0, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as an EHR Module on
April 1, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB,
in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and
Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to
qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA).
"This certification of our OBIX Perinatal Data System Version 7.0 software is an important milestone
for our company," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "It validates our commitment to deliver marketleading
software that meets the highest standards and helps hospitals achieve their quality care
objectives." Randy Paul, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, added "We look
forward to further developing the clinical strengths and interfaces of our OBIX system in order to help
our customers meet their Meaningful Use goals."
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of
the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria approved by
the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology.
"CCHIT is pleased to be testing and certifying products so that companies are now able to offer these
products to providers who wish to purchase and implement certified EHR technology and achieve
meaningful use in time for the 2011-2012 incentives,” said Karen M. Bell, M.D., M.S.S., Chair, CCHIT.
The OBIX Perinatal Data System, Version 7.0’s certification number is CC-1112-812000-1. ONC-ATCB
2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified
EHR technology by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the
receipt of incentive payments.
The OBIX Perinatal Data System meets the following certification criteria:
- 170.302 (o) Access control
- 170.302 (p) Emergency access
- 170.302 (q) Automatic log-off
- 170.302 (r) Audit log
- 170.302 (s) Integrity
- 170.302 (t) Authentication
- 170.302 (u) General encryption
- 170.302 (v) Encryption when exchanging electronic health information
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in
Elgin, Illinois. The company’s business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and
support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal
data systems with innovative, customer-driven software solutions and support services. The
company’s total-system approach includes the support of dedicated, expert service and support
specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase,
quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic
point-of-care charting. The OBIX Perinatal Data System has been ranked number one for labor and
delivery systems in five, consecutive KLAS® reports.* Find out more by visiting
www.obix.com
About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent,
501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust,
interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying electronic health
record technology since 2006 and is approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (ONC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an
Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB). More information on CCHIT, CCHIT
Certified® products and ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record technology is available at
http://cchit.org.
About ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of
meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The
certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible
provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more – but not all – of the
criteria. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards,
Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology
published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to the test procedures published
by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. ONC-ATCB
2011/2012 certification conferred by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology
(CCHIT®) does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.
"CCHIT®" and "CCHIT Certified®" are registered trademarks of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology.
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.'S OBIX® PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM ACHIEVES NUMBER ONE RANKING FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE 2010 KLAS® REPORT
Care Providers Again Rank CCSI #1 Among Perinatal Information System Vendors in the Market for the Fifth, Consecutive Time
Elgin, IL, January 3, 2011 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its OBIX® Perinatal Data System was ranked number one for labor and delivery systems in the 2010 KLAS® annual, year-end report1. This independent report compiled from feedback of healthcare executives and professionals covers healthcare information technology and professional services. It is the fifth, consecutive KLAS report in which the OBIX system has been ranked number one for labor and delivery systems. Previous KLAS research reports that ranked the OBIX system number one were published in September 20102, December 20093, December 20084 and March 20085. The OBIX System received the highest overall score among systems that provide central surveillance, alerts, documentation and archiving capabilities for the labor and delivery environment. Of the products ranked, it received the highest ratings by customers in the categories of buy again and product quality.
The OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring that includes archiving, point-of-care charting, single-click management reports and Internet-based physician access. Its design facilitates scalability and expansion so it can be site-tailored to meet any department's specific workflow needs. Decision support tools help clinicians improve their practices and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring. In addition, the system is specifically designed for interfacing to other hospital departmental systems, hospital-wide charting solutions and electronic medical record repositories.
"We feel honored to receive this recognition from our customers for the fifth, consecutive time," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "It demonstrates the commitment of our employees to ongoing customer satisfaction and the value that users place on the performance of our systems and the support they receive. At the same time, we recognize that we need to work diligently to maintain the trust of our customers through continual improvements in our software, education and support. We know, for example, that customizations are a critical step towards successful implementations, and we are working hard to provide them more efficiently. Also, we are expanding our customer service teams, completing our next version of software and looking forward to achieving ARRA certification." Pat Dwyer, Director of Business Development, added "CCSI is strongly committed to building usable user interfaces for a better user experience. We are striving to replicate the success that we have had interfacing to Epic systems by working with other industry-leading HIS companies to improve the workflow efficiencies for our customers."
About KLAS
KLAS® is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS' mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from over 4500 hospitals and over 2500 clinics, KLAS delivers timely reports, trends, and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures performance of software, professional services, and medical equipment vendors. For more information, go to www.KLASresearch.com, email marketing@KLASresearch.com, or call 1-800-920-4109 to speak with a KLAS representative.
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company's business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company's total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.net.
1The research findings were published in the December 2010 KLAS® report, "2010 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services"
2September 2010 KLAS report, "Labor & Delivery 2010: Who's Evolving, Supporting, and Integrating?"
3December 2009 KLAS report, "2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services"
4December 2008 KLAS report, "2008 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services"
5March 2008 KLAS report, "Labor and Delivery"
For more information about the KLAS report, visit
www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (
steve@KLASresearch.com).
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.'S OBIX® PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM ACHIEVES NUMBER ONE RANKING FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE SEPTEMBER 2010 KLAS® REPORT
Care Providers Again Rank CCSI #1 Among Perinatal Information System Vendors in the Market
Elgin, IL, October 15, 2010 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its OBIX® Perinatal Data System was ranked number one for labor and delivery systems in the September 2010 KLAS® report*. This independent report compiled from feedback of healthcare executives and professionals covers healthcare information technology and professional services. It is the fourth, consecutive KLAS report in which the OBIX system has been ranked number one for labor and delivery systems. Previous KLAS research reports that ranked the OBIX system number one were published in December 2009**, December 2008*** and March 2008****. The OBIX System received the highest overall score among systems that provide central surveillance, alerts, documentation and archiving capabilities for the labor and delivery environment. Reasons cited in the most recent report for the number one ranking included: "Highest overall customer satisfaction. Success based on meeting expectations, ease of use, and strong support. Only vendor in the study to receive higher than 8.0 on quality of support and proactive service. Focus on integration with Epic has been successful."
The OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring that includes archiving, point-of-care charting, single-click management reports and Internet-based physician access. Its design facilitates scalability and expansion so it can be site-tailored to meet any department's specific workflow needs. Decision support tools help clinicians improve their practices and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring. In addition, the system is specifically designed for interfacing to other hospital departmental systems, hospital-wide charting solutions and electronic medical record repositories.
"Everyone at CCSI is extremely gratified to be recognized by care providers for the fourth consecutive time in the KLAS reports," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "While we are proud of our market-leading software, we recognize that the success of our customers—and the growth of our company—has been based as much or more on user satisfaction with our superior education, service and support. We strive to earn and retain the trust of our customers by supporting them before, during and long after system installations." Randy Paul, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, added, "We would like to believe that this recognition reflects our efforts to put our customers first; at the same time, we know we need to do more for them. This latest KLAS report identifies interoperability as an opportunity for all vendors. We are pleased with the success that we have had interfacing to Epic and other systems and want to work with all industry-leading, house-wide HIS companies to expand the connectivity of our system and improve workflow efficiencies for our customers."
About KLAS
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS' mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from over 4500 hospitals and over 2500 clinics, KLAS delivers timely reports, trends, and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures performance of software, professional services, and medical equipment vendors. For more information, go to www.KLASresearch.com, email marketing@KLASresearch.com, or call 1-800-920-4109 to speak with a KLAS representative.
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company's business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company's total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.net.
*The research findings were published in the September 2010 KLAS® report, "Labor & Delivery 2010: Who’s Evolving, Supporting, and Integrating?" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
**The research findings were published in the December 2009 KLAS report, "2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
***The research findings were published in the December 2008 KLAS report, "2008 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
****The research findings were published in the March 2008 KLAS report, " Labor and Delivery" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.'S OBIX® PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM ACHIEVES NUMBER ONE RANKING FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE 2009 KLAS® ANNUAL REPORT
Care Providers Again Rank CCSI #1 Among Perinatal Information System Vendors in the Market
Elgin, IL, January 5, 2010 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its OBIX® Perinatal Data System was ranked number one for labor and delivery systems in the 2010 KLAS® annual, year-end report*. This independent report compiled from feedback of healthcare executives and professionals covers healthcare information technology and professional services. It is the third, consecutive KLAS report in which the OBIX system has been ranked number one for labor and delivery systems. Previous KLAS research reports that ranked the OBIX system number one were published in December 2008** and March 2008***. The OBIX System received the highest overall score among systems that provide central surveillance, alerts, documentation and archiving capabilities for the labor and delivery environment.
The OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring that includes archiving, point-of-care charting, single-click management reports and Internet-based physician access. Its design facilitates scalability and expansion so it can be site-tailored to meet any department's specific workflow needs. Decision support tools help clinicians improve their practices and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring. In addition, the system is specifically designed for interfacing to other hospital departmental systems, hospital-wide charting solutions and electronic medical record repositories.
"We are extremely gratified by this recognition and proud of our employees, all of whom strive to meet and exceed our customers' expectations," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "It's the third, consecutive time in the past two years that our system has been rated number one by customers. This recognition reflects more than just best-of-breed software because we concentrate on all phases of customer ownership—from sales to implementation, education, service and support. In fact, we believe our recognition is in large part attributable to our expert education and service which lead to customer success. We will continue to work hard to retain the trust of our customers." Pat Dwyer, Director of Business Development, added "Because systems connectivity and interoperability have become so important to our customers, CCSI is working diligently with industry-leading, house-wide HIS companies to develop interfaces that can integrate vital clinical information and improve workflow efficiencies."
About KLAS
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS' mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from over 4500 hospitals and over 2500 clinics, KLAS delivers timely reports, trends, and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures performance of software, professional services, and medical equipment vendors. For more information, go to www.KLASresearch.com, email marketing@KLASresearch.com, or call 1-800-920-4109 to speak with a KLAS representative.
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company's business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company's total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.net.
*The research findings were published in the December 2009 KLAS report, "2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
**The research findings were published in the December 2008 KLAS report, "2008 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software and Professional Services" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
***The research findings were published in the March 2008 KLAS report, " Labor and Delivery" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.'S OBIX PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM ACHIEVES NUMBER ONE RANKING FOR LABOR AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE 2008 KLAS® ANNUAL REPORT
Care Providers Again Rank CCSI #1 Among Perinatal Information System Vendors in the Market
Elgin, IL, January 2, 2009 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its OBIX Perinatal Data System was ranked number one for labor and delivery systems in the 2008 KLAS annual, year-end report*. This independent report compiled from feedback of healthcare executives and professionals covers healthcare information technology and professional services. It is the second KLAS report in 2008 in which the OBIX System was ranked number one for labor and delivery systems.** The OBIX System received the highest overall score among systems that provide central surveillance, alerts, documentation and archiving capabilities for the labor and delivery environment. Of the products ranked, it received the highest ratings by customers in the categories of buy again, needed system functionality and product quality.
The OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring that includes archiving, point-of-care charting, single-click management reports and Internet-based physician access. Its design facilitates scalability and expansion so it can be site-tailored to meet any department's specific workflow needs. Decision support tools help clinicians improve their practices and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring. In addition, the system is specifically designed for interfacing to other hospital departmental systems, hospital-wide charting solutions and electronic medical record repositories.
"This recognition is once again a tribute to our employees, all of whom strive to meet and exceed our customers' expectations," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "It's the second time in the past year that our system has been rated number one by customers who expressed their levels of satisfaction with our system and preserved our number one ranking in the industry. We will continue to work hard to deserve and retain that trust and support." Pat Dwyer, Director of Business Development, added "We recognize that customer satisfaction is an ongoing opportunity. Today the improved connectivity of systems is important to our customers, so CCSI is working with industry leaders such as Epic to develop interfaces that will extend the data management capabilities and efficiencies of our systems."
About KLAS
Founded in 1996, KLAS specializes in monitoring and reporting on the performance of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) software, medical equipment and professional services vendors in order to improve delivery of HIT solutions. KLAS reports and online databases provide the industry with candid reviews on the performance of 300 vendors and 750+ products and services as rated by executives and clinicians from more than 4,500 healthcare facilities. The company gathers data through written evaluations and confidential interviews, and publishes results regularly. For more information about KLAS, visit www.KLASresearch.com.
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company's business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company's total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.net.
*The research findings were published in the December 2008 KLAS report, "Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards Software and Professional Services" For more information about the KLAS report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
**The research findings were published in the March 2008 KLAS report, "An Independent Report from Healthcare Executives and Professionals: Labor and Delivery" For more information about KLAS' report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
AIRSTRIP TECHNOLOGIES AND CCSI ENHANCE REMOTE PERINATAL MONITORING SOLUTION; PARTNERSHIP DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SAFETY, COMMUNICATION
SAN ANTONIO, TX and ELGIN, IL - Dec. 22, 2008 - AirStrip Technologies, L.P., and Clinical Computer Systems, Incorporated (CCSI) have announced an agreement that will pair CCSI's industry-leading OBIX Perinatal Data System with AirStrip's signature application, AirStrip OB".
As a leading provider of virtual, real-time, remote patient monitoring software, AirStrip Technologies offers a full suite of mobility applications designed to capture critical patient data and securely deliver that data to a physician's handheld, convergent device such as an iPhone. AirStrip OB sends vital waveform data for both the mother and baby directly from the hospital's labor and delivery unit to a physician's mobile device. Doctors can access this vital information anytime and anywhere they have a cell-phone connection. AirStrip OB support for the iPhone and BlackBerry is due to be released within the next month.
Ranked number one in the 2008 KLAS® report* on labor and delivery systems, the OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive, computerized system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). The system includes archiving, point-of-care charting and Internet-based, remote physician access. The OBIX System's exclusive E-Tools for EFM Assessment provide decision support that helps clinicians improve their practice, educate their staff and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring.
The AirStrip-CCSI pairing will deliver mobile, virtual-real-time access to patient data for enhanced, comprehensive obstetrical data management, increasing the ability of physicians to closely monitor their patients. AirStrip and CCSI will offer AirStrip OB as part of a suite of services to both current and prospective users of the OBIX system.
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We are excited to take this major step forward in improving the value of the OBIX system to our customers," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "By joining forces with AirStrip, we reinforce our commitment to the connectivity of our customers to vital clinical data, anytime, anywhere and offer caregivers the ability to greatly improve their communication and monitoring capabilities. Together, AirStrip OB and OBIX provide an enhanced system that ultimately seeks to improve patient outcomes.
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With more than 50 hospitals using AirStrip OB, we are proud to be leading the movement toward setting a new standard of care in obstetrics," said AirStrip President and CMO Dr. Cameron Powell. "Our partnership with CCSI allows us to jointly address the issues that can help improve safety and communication while at the same time reduce risk and improve the day-to-day life of obstetricians."
About AirStrip Technologies, L.P.: Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, AirStrip Technologies is a pioneer in mobile medical software applications designed to work across any platform to improve patient safety and reduce risk in the healthcare setting. AirStrip Technologies engages, consults and employs leading technology and medical experts to ensure their products are the best in the industry. The core technology team is committed to bringing best-of-breed products to the market that enhance the ability of physicians and healthcare professionals to perform their work on a daily basis with the added assurances that their patients are being provided the best care available. Visit www.airstriptech.com for more information.
ABOUT CCSI: Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned, high-technology company located in Elgin, Illinois. The company's business is dedicated exclusively to the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. For over 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal data systems with innovative, customer-driven, computer-based solutions and support services. The company's total-system approach includes the support of locally-dedicated, expert service and support specialists. Its Success-Focused Education Program trains all users in an onsite, multi-phase, quality-assured process that has enabled thousands of clinicians to successfully adapt to electronic point-of-care charting. Find out more by visiting www.obix.net.
*The research findings were published in the March 2008 KLAS report, "An Independent Report from Healthcare Executives and Professionals: Labor and Delivery" For more information, visit www.KLASresearch.com.
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.'S OBIX PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM ACHIEVES NUMBER ONE RANKING IN 2008 KLAS REPORT ON LABOR AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Providers Rank CCSI #1 Among Perinatal Information System Vendors in the Market
Elgin, IL, March 17, 2008 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its OBIX Perinatal Data System was ranked #1 in the 2008 KLAS Labor and Delivery report*.
CCSI's OBIX Perinatal Data System is a comprehensive system for central, bedside and remote electronic fetal monitoring that includes archiving, point-of-care charting, single-click management reports and Internet-based physician access. Its design facilitates scalability and expansion so it can be site-tailored to meet any department's specific workflow needs. Decision support tools help clinicians improve their practices and promote patient safety in electronic fetal monitoring. In addition, the system is ideally designed for interfacing to other hospital departmental systems, hospital-wide charting solutions and electronic medical record repositories.
"This recognition is a fitting tribute to all CCSI employees and affirms our commitment to providing solutions and service that meet and exceed our customers' expectations," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "At the same time, we recognize that our number one ranking is only a snapshot in time about our present systems in use and present levels of customer satisfaction. We look to base our continuing success on satisfying the growing expectations of customers." Pat Dwyer, Director of Business Development, added "The KLAS report clearly states that all vendors should recognize the opportunity to improve the connectivity of their systems in order to better support the overall information system strategies of hospitals. Our latest software reinforces our commitment to connectivity and our development of systems interfaces with industry leaders such as Epic will extend data management capabilities and efficiencies to better serve all customers."
About KLAS
Founded in 1996, KLAS specializes in monitoring and reporting on the performance of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) software, medical equipment and professional services vendors in order to improve delivery of HIT solutions. KLAS reports and online databases provide the industry with candid reviews on the performance of 300 vendors and 750+ products and services as rated by executives and clinicians from more than 4,500 healthcare facilities. The company gathers data through written evaluations and confidential interviews, and publishes results regularly. For more information about KLAS, visit www.KLASresearch.com. Copyright ©2008 KLAS Enterprises, LLC All rights reserved
*The research findings were published in the March 2008 KLAS report, "An Independent Report from Healthcare Executives and Professionals: Labor and Delivery" For more information about KLAS' report, visit www.KLASresearch.com, or contact Steve Van Wagenen (steve@KLASresearch.com).
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
CCSI is an employee-owned, high-technology company based in Elgin, IL. The company's business is focused exclusively on the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. The OBIX System is a comprehensive set of computerized tools that assists Perinatal clinicians in their critical jobs of providing care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System, please visit www.obix.net.
Contact
Pat Dwyer
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
731.616.9338
patd@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. FORMS SOFTWARE PARTNERSHIP
TO INTERFACE ITS OBIX PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM
Elgin, IL, September 18, 2007 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that it has concluded a business agreement with Epic Systems Corporation to pursue the development of software interfaces between the companies' systems. The companies have agreed to develop initial interfaces that will facilitate the flow of patient data such as vital signs, notes and ADT information between the companies' systems.
"The OBIX Perinatal Data System is a superior set of tools for electronic fetal monitoring surveillance, assessment and archiving," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "By developing systems interfaces with an industry leader such as Epic, we are extending the data management capabilities and efficiencies of both systems to better serve our customers."
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
CCSI is an employee-owned, high-technology company based in Elgin, IL. The company's business is focused exclusively on the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. The OBIX System is a comprehensive set of computerized tools that assists perinatal clinicians in their critical jobs of providing care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Management believes the OBIX System provides significant benefits for risk management, quality records and management reporting. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System, please visit www.obix.net.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions about the future. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact Information:
Randy Paul
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
714.394.5600
randyp@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. RECEIVES MEDICAL DEVICE LICENSE FROM HEALTH CANADA
Elgin, IL, April 30, 2007 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that it has received Class II medical device license from Health Canada, enabling the company to sell its OBIX Perinatal Data System to hospitals and health care networks in the Canadian marketplace.
"CCSI is pleased to receive this medical device licensure from Health Canada, because it supports our strategic direction for expanding our sales and support coverage," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "We recognize important perinatal data management needs in Canada that can be addressed by our computerized solutions, and we believe our systems will be very well received."
"This license is predicated on the ISO 13485 certification received by the company early this year, and recognizes CCSI's commitment to delivering the highest quality medical products and services to the perinatal community," explained Richard Bilof, Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. "Health Canada licensing and ISO 13485 certification require strict adherence to standards which are among the highest of any industry and assure health care providers access to high quality and reliable systems."
CCSI is an employee-owned, high-technology company based in Elgin, IL. The company's business is focused exclusively on the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. The OBIX System is a comprehensive set of computerized tools that assists perinatal clinicians in their critical jobs of providing care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Management believes the OBIX System provides significant benefits for risk management, quality records and management reporting. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System, please visit www.obix.net.
Contact Information:
Randy Paul
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
714.394.5600
randyp@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. ACHIEVES QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION TO ISO 9001:2000
Elgin, IL, March 5, 2007 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that its Quality Management System has undergone an extensive external audit by Intertek and has been officially certified to be compliant with the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 international standard. The Quality Management System is applicable to the design development, manufacture, installation and support of software used to capture, display and archive perinatal data.
"CCSI's Quality System is focused on satisfying and exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "We are committed to improving the process of translating market needs into deliverable products, identifying and correcting software problems early in the development cycle, and improving the response time in resolving customer problems."
Richard Bilof, Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, stated, "Receiving ISO 9001:2000 certification is an enormous achievement for our employees who worked hard to build continuous improvement into our management system. Our customers can be confident that we will be constantly working to evaluate our performance against our quality objectives and constantly looking for new ways to deliver improved quality."
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
CCSI is an employee-owned, high-technology company based in Elgin, IL. The company's business is focused exclusively on the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. The OBIX System is a comprehensive set of computerized tools that assists perinatal clinicians in their critical jobs of providing care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Management believes the OBIX System provides significant benefits for risk management, quality records and management reporting. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System, please visit www.obix.net.
Contact Information:
Randy Paul
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
714.394.5600
randyp@obix.net
CLINICAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. ACHIEVES ISO 13485:2003 CERTIFICATION
Elgin, IL, February 27, 2007 - Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) today announced that it has received ISO 13485:2003 medical certification. The certification specifies requirements for a quality management system to demonstrate the ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices. The scale of this quality management system, includes the design, development, manufacture, installation and support of software used to capture, display and archive perinatal data.
"This medical certification underscores our consistent commitment to stringent quality standards," said Kim Sell, President of CCSI. "Receiving ISO 13485 certification increases our value to our customers, expands our proven competence across our solutions chain and aligns perfectly with our growth strategy. The certification serves as a foundation for CCSI's expansion into international markets."
"CCSI's certification to this important quality standard followed a comprehensive Intertek audit of our facilities and quality systems," commented Richard Bilof, Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. "This rigorous standard assures patients and health care providers access to high quality and reliable systems, and reinforces CCSI's comprehensive quality management system."
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
CCSI is an employee-owned, high-technology company based in Elgin, IL. The company's business is focused exclusively on the development, marketing and support of the OBIX Perinatal Data System. The OBIX System is a comprehensive set of computerized tools that assists perinatal clinicians in their critical jobs of providing care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Management believes the OBIX System provides significant benefits for risk management, quality records and management reporting. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System, please visit www.obix.net.
Contact Information:
Randy Paul
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
714.394.5600
randyp@obix.net
CCSI AND SPACELABS MEDICAL INTRODUCE REAL-TIME CHARTING MODULE FOR OBIXTM PERINATAL DATA SYSTEM
Elgin, Ill./Issaquah, Wash., August 17, 2005 – Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) and Spacelabs Medical, Inc. today announced that a new real-time Charting Module for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is available for the OBIX Perinatal Data System (view NICU Charting Module Ad), jointly distributed by CCSI and the Spacelabs sales and marketing organization in the US.
The new offering builds on the strength of the advanced features of CCSI's OBIX Perinatal Data System, a sophisticated data management system that provides a thorough, flexible, easy-to-use charting solution at the bedside, nurses' station, manager's office, remote physicians' offices and clinics. Spacelabs, a major global provider of patient monitoring systems, offers a variety of monitors designed for the NICU.
The Charting Module is the first product designed specifically for the NICU that has charting and documentation in place and ready for immediate use. The module can be viewed on an existing Spacelabs patient monitoring system, enabling nursing staff to use it right at bedside on equipment already in place.
The module provides extensive information clinicians need to care for critically ill babies, including systemic assessments, entries from other NICU devices, ongoing episodic records of apneic and bradycardic occurrences, a continuum of documentation from stabilization through discharge, high- and low-risk procedure listings indicating procedure tolerance and interventions, and environmental checks and alarm limits. In addition, Spacelabs monitors equipped with WinDNA® enable clinicians to view and control Windows applications directly on the patient's bedside monitor, permitting the display of extensive laboratory and diagnostic test results and documentation on one patient screen.
Dave Tilley, President and CEO of Spacelabs, said, "We are pleased to make CCSI's innovative new charting module for the OBIX data system available to Spacelabs customers. The module demonstrates the kinds of ‘best of breed' solutions we can provide by working together. Our goal is to help clinical staff make more efficient, better informed decisions, giving them the gift of more time to care for their smallest, most vulnerable patients."
Kim Sell, President of CCSI, said, "This exciting new product is a great example of the ‘Customer First' focus shared by CCSI and Spacelabs, a leader in NICU patient monitoring. The introduction of the NICU Charting Module also helps us expand the range of our solutions in neonatal care and strengthen our relationship with Spacelabs. We look forward to more opportunities to work together in the future."
About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc.
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) is an employee-owned high-technology company based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Our business is centered on developing, marketing and supporting the OBiX™ Perinatal Data System, a comprehensive set of computerized tools to assist perinatal care clinicians in their critical jobs as they provide care to mothers and infants in both inpatient and outpatient settings. To learn more about the OBIX Perinatal Data System please visit www.obix.net.
About Spacelabs Medical
Spacelabs Medical (www.spacelabs.com), based in Issaquah, WA, U.S., is a global manufacturer and distributor of patient monitoring systems for critical care and anesthesia, wired and wireless networks and clinical information connectivity solutions, ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) monitors and medical data services. It has an installed base of approximately 100,000 patient monitoring units worldwide, including around 60,000 in the U.S. and around 10,000 units in Europe. In addition, there are approximately 30,000 Spacelabs ABP monitors installed on a worldwide basis. Spacelabs has distribution partnerships in approximately 80 countries and sales or regional offices worldwide. Spacelabs employs approximately 800 employees worldwide. Spacelabs Medical is an OSI Systems Company (www.osi-systems.com).
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions about the future. The actual results may differ materially from those described in or implied by any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact Information:
Deb Johnson, RNC
Spacelabs Medical
800.522.7025, ext. 5991
Debbie.Johnson@slmd.com
Randy Paul
Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI)
714.394.5600
randyp@obix.net
