Cerner CareAware
Connecting medical devices to the EMR is an important next step for healthcare organizations. CareAware™ places the EMR at the center of all information generated and stored on the patient to create a single source of truth™.
The CareAware architecture enables healthcare organizations:
- Connect people to medical devices
- Connect devices to clinician workflow
- Connect workflow to improved patient outcomes
The CareAware architecture offers a scalable, enterprise approach to device connectivity. This approach delivers key benefits including improved workflow, enhanced safety and better management of devices across an organization.
The architecture includes several key components, including the MDBus™, iCommand™, iAware™, CareAware myStation™, and the RxStation™.
- CareAware MDBus is a core component of the architecture that facilitates plug-and-play connectivity between a device and the EMR. Additional components include CareAware iAware and iCommand.
- CareAware iCommand centralizes device management by providing content, control and real-time status of all modalities on the network. This unique solution provides device management through accurate alerts and alarms.
- CareAware iAware provides clinicians a single, personalized view of all information relevant to patient care.
- CareAwareTM myStation is an interactive patient care solution that empowers patients and families to become more active participants in the care process.
- CareAware RxStation devices and workflow solutions allow healthcare organizations to automate the medication process for both nursing and pharmacy. The unique, modular designs of the RxStation devices configure to meet clinical and operational needs.
