The path to the future for existing i.s.h.med customers.

The i.s.h.med® Model System, built on i.s.h.med’s current technological foundation, supports hospital care processes regardless of the underlying technology. The process model is designed to drive the end-to-end digitization of clinical processes and to continuously optimize existing implementations—for example, through standardized modules.

To meet the specific requirements in Germany and Austria, Cerner has supplemented the global i.s.h.med Model System—which incorporates cross-border standards—with specific local legislation. Approximately every three months, the HIS specialist releases a new version of the localized i.s.h.med Model System, which will be delivered to customers via subscription in the future.

STANDARDIZED, PROCESS-ORIENTED, PATIENT-CENTERED

For new customers, the localized i.s.h.med Model System is available with preconfigured standard modules and templates. For existing customers, it is part of an optimization project—it is deployed via a reference system at the customer’s site.

Dr. Frederic Gerdsen, Senior Manager of Product Management and responsible for sales support in German-speaking countries, recommends taking a truly process-oriented approach rather than a piecemeal one:

“Before attempting to implement something in your environment, you should always consider the entire process. This is because the localized i.s.h.med Model System is an integrated system with interlocking technical components.”

As part of the project, we will then assess each case individually and determine which processes in the standardization effort would benefit from a transition to the localized i.s.h.med Model System and should be migrated, and which ones should not. “Partners such as INFORMATICS can assist us in this process,” said Gerdsen.

“It’s like building with Legos—it’s hard without the instructions: The localized i.s.h.med Model System is our tried-and-true guide to getting the most out of i.s.h.med.”

Dr. Frederic Gerdsen, Senior Manager, Product Management, Cerner

INFORMATICS SUPPORTS

Therole of local partnerssuch as INFORMATICS is to support their healthcare clients on their path to optimization and provide strategic advice. Only with background knowledge of their implementation level, process coverage, and specific requirements can one assess which processes would benefit most from a transition to the localized i.s.h.med Model System and which adaptations need to be made and over what timeframe.

From Cerner’s perspective, thelocalized i.s.h.med Model Systemis the way to bring digital advancement and innovation to customers. Looking ahead, the goal is to standardize the systems at the customer site in order to establish the necessary interfaces for future cloud services. This is because the localized i.s.h.med Model System paves the way for the next generation of HIS.