DALLAS, HIMSS 2005, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sybase, Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, today announced that ProPath, a leader in pathology services to physicians and hospitals, is implementing two Sybase software solutions -- the Sybase(R) Provider Kiosk and RFID Anywhere from Sybase subsidiary iAnywhereSolutions(R) -- to better manage specimen testing. Designed to increase the efficiency and precision of ProPath’s internal operations, the implementations will accelerate sample processing and improve records management, while dramatically reducing the possibility of the “human error” factor.
Efficient and accurate processing and interpretation of patient biopsies and Pap smears is a mission critical activity for ProPath, which processes over 1,200 unique patient cases and 1,500 - 2,000 samples daily. The slightest processing complication can delay diagnosis and patient treatment and contribute to increased medical costs, due to the time and resources spent reprocessing specimens.
“Sybase technologies enable us to fully automate several of the most manual, and thereby problem-prone, laboratory processes, allowing our staff to focus on activities that enhance sample quality and accelerate processing times,” said Krista Crews, executive director, ProPath. “As a result, we are expecting a 15 - 20% reduction in overall processing times, allowing us to deliver results faster and more securely, to more efficiently use existing resources and, most importantly, to ensure patients’ safety and privacy.”
“ProPath is recognized as a pioneer in the healthcare industry,” said David Lavanty, vice president and general manager for Public Sector and Healthcare, Sybase. “Through the use of cutting-edge technologies and innovation ProPath has been able to streamline critical business processes createing a competitive advantage for the laboratory and sets an example for others to follow. We’re proud of the longstanding partnership between ProPath and Sybase and look forward to continued collaboration.”
Sybase Provider Kiosk Improves Patient Care Through Streamlined Laboratory Communication
Currently in phase two of the deployment; the Sybase Provider Kiosk supports a secure, wireless, Internet-based laboratory ordering system that assists ProPath’s physician clients to better manage day-to-day patient care activities. Through a HIPAA-compliant connection to ProPath, the Sybase Provider Kiosk integrates with physicians’ practice management systems (PMS) to expedite the ordering process and communicate test results. Additional kiosk functionality will include ordering medical and pharmaceutical supplies, as well as insurance eligibility verification and claims submission. ProPath will focus phase two deployments on the 35 kiosks currently installed in physicians’ offices. Multiple Sybase technologies power the Sybase Provider Kiosk, including: Unwired Orchestrator, EA Server and Sybase IQ, as well as iAnywhere’s SQL Anywhere Studio(R) and QAnywhere(TM).
Real-time Specimen Tracking With RFID Anywhere Improves Accuracy and Productivity
ProPath is using the RFID Anywhere(TM), a middleware platform that helps enterprises plan, develop, deploy and manage radio frequency identification (RFID) network solutions, to more accurately and efficiently track specimen identification and processing -- from the time they enter the laboratory to archival storage. An RFID tag containing identification information is attached to each specimen as it enters the lab. In addition to providing real-time status information throughout the preparation and diagnostic process, the RFID tag improves process control and increases technician accountability and productivity, as ProPath can track when and by whom a specimen has been handled.
For More Information -- Sybase Provider Kiosk: Contact ProPath at 1-800-258-1253. -- Sybase Healthcare Solutions: Contact Sybase at 1-800-8-SYBASE. -- RFID Anywhere: Contact iAnywhere Solutions at 1-800-801-2069. About Sybase, Inc.
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About ProPath
ProPath, founded in 1966, is a leader in providing pathology services to clinicians and medical facilities nationwide. As a physician-owned organization, ProPath remains devoted to comprehensive, high-quality laboratory testing for unparalleled patient care. ProPath’s team of 26 board certified pathologists offers subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology, podiatric pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology immunohistochemistry, and breast pathology. For more information about ProPath, visit http://www.propathlab.com/.
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