| | Using the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) view in Microsoft Amalga makes it easier to monitor a combination of clinical measures that may signal a need for proactive intervention. |
| | Background | Pressures are mounting to improve inpatient safety, and failure to do so is getting increasingly expensive. In fact, preventable adverse events cause approximately 7.5% of inpatient costs ¹. The data you need to help you avoid these costly incidents is often present, but not available for easy access, analysis, and action. Imagine if you were able to proactively identify patients at risk for clinical deterioration. You could deploy your resources strategically to take preventative action. Microsoft Amalga can help you take action to improve patient safety by making the data you need available when you need it. |
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Overview | Microsoft Amalga helps clinicians gain valuable insights into an acute care population by helping to: | Rapidly identify patients who may be at elevated risk for near-term clinical deterioration for evaluation and intervention. Gain deeper understanding of the at-risk patient by reviewing the specific data that contributed to the risk score or other patient data. Reduce data collection time and free the IT Department from being report generators. Take steps to reduce costs to the hospital from unplanned ICU transfers.
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| Features & Benefits | The Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) is a clinical score that is calculated based on blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and level of consciousness most recently recorded in the system. Using the MEWS view in Microsoft Amalga, you can mobilize a response team to address those patients predicted to be at highest risk for clinical deterioration. The MEWS view shows a MEWS value for each inpatient, along with a prior value for easy comparison. |
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Microsoft Amalga, Vergence, and Microsoft HealthVault together create the connected health intelligence platform. The platform enables health enterprises to streamline operations, coordinate care, and engage patients. |
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¹ McNair, et al, “Medicare’s Policy Not to Pay for Treating Hospital-Acquired Conditions: The Impact” Health Affairs, 28, no. 5 (2009): 1485-1493. |
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Webinar: Driving Patient Safety with Predictive Risk Assessment
| On-Demand RecordingLearn how Microsoft Amalga can help healthcare organizations improve quality of care through the calculation of risk scores for specific conditions. Hear from two organizations using Amalga to deploy resources effectively and meet patient needs. |
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