PointofCareSysteme

PointofCareSysteme is a healthcare information system designed to manage and present patient data at the point of care. It integrates clinical workflows at the bedside, accelerates access to results from laboratories and devices, and supports decision making through alerts and documentation.

It typically includes a user interface that runs on workstations, tablets, or bedside terminals; a data integration layer that communicates with electronic health records, laboratory information systems, imaging, and device interfaces; interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR; and security components such as authentication, role-based access control, and audit trails.

Core functions include order entry, real-time results transmission, point-of-care testing management, clinical decision support, patient monitoring, workflow automation, and inventory management. Some implementations provide mobile apps, remote monitoring, and analytics dashboards.

Benefits include faster access to data, reduced transcription errors, improved adherence to protocols, and streamlined clinical workflows. Challenges include ensuring interoperability across vendors, maintaining data privacy and security, regulatory compliance, and upfront costs.

Adoption varies by region and institution; successful deployment requires careful change management, governance, and integration with existing EHRs. See also Point-of-care testing and Electronic health record interoperability.