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The Audit Program

Otago Clinical Audit is built on the industry standard Microsoft .NET platform. It is designed to allow data input and reporting on a broad range of computer platforms. This includes support not only for Windows desktop PCs but also Microsoft Pocket PC devices. Software updates are delivered automatically over the internet.

The system is scalable across different sized organizations, from single surgeon practices through to regional health authorities. It can be set up in a number of different configurations to cater for anyone from a Registrar through to a state wide public health organization.

Specialties Available

Otago Clinical Audit is used in cardiothoracic, urology, orthopaedics, general & vascular, ophthalmology, paediatrics, neurosurgery, gynaecology, otolaryngology, plastic & facio-maxillary services in hospitals and clinics throughout Australasia. It is possible to define and collect additional data of interest to a specialty group.

Computer System Requirements

1 Desktop PC and Gateway

Windows 98 (not for server), 2000, XP or 2003
Intel Pentium or Compatible – 200Mhz or higher processor. (500Mhz+ Rec.)
128MB RAM (256MB Rec.)
200MB Hard Disk Space available
800x600 SVGA Monitor or higher
Mouse and Keyboard
The Gateway PC must have periodic internet access for updates

Pocket PC

Pocket PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002, Windows Mobile Software for Pocket PC 2003
206Mhz Processor (400Mhz Rec.)
32MB ROM
32MB RAM (64MB Rec.)
Network Capable (WiFi, GPRS, CDMA) Recommended.

3rd Party System Integration

Otago Clinical Audit is designed to integrate with other 3rd party software packages. In particular it is configured to receive data from patient management systems and theatre management systems. Integration with the application is via Web Services. Documentation is available on the web service interfaces and we can provide consulting to assist with integration at an additional cost.

The Otago Clinical Audit Benchmark Datastore is also configured to allow receipt of clinical audit reporting data from 3rd party audit packages. This allows reporting and benchmarking of data against the extensive Otago Clinical Audit dataset.