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e-Sessions are 20-minute, computer-based learning programmes that are available during HIMSS AsiaPac08 Conference & Exhibition. View Powerpoint presentations with synchronized audio on the latest industry topics, from clinical leadership to IT Strategies. E-Sessions allow the flexibility of learning on your own time when it fits your schedule.

Track: Clinical Leadership and Governance

E 100: Hospital Information Systems for an Intelligent Hospital

Presented by:
Byung-Chul CHANGMDCIOYonsei University Health SystemKorea, Republic of
High speed backbone network with diverse wireless terminals, and CPOE, EMR, ERP, GW, and PACS were integrated together to form a basis of intelligent hospital infrastructure. The data can be used for clinical data repository as well as business intelligence.
Track: Communications - Connecting for Care

E 101: Interactive Patient Guide

Presented by:
Kelly SIAManagerChangi General HospitalSingapore
Developed by our team of clinical specialists, Interactive Patient Guide (IPG) features a list of common medical conditions, treatments and procedures through multimedia and printable text in four different languages.
Track: Communications - Connecting for Care

E 102: Using the Learner-Centered Approach for Clinical Systems User Training

Presented by:
Annette CANEDAMSSystems Training ManagerTelecare CorporationUSA Philip CHUANGPhDChief Information OfficerTelecare CorporationUSA
The majority of patient care is provided in small- to medium-sized provider groups where clinical systems are not prevalent. Small organizations often lack dedicated training resources and require alternative training methods. We have developed clinical systems training with a learner-centered approach, effective with small provider groups over wide geographies.
Track: eHealth

E 103: Survserv: A Web-based Framework for Real-time Syndromic Surveillance

Presented by:
Dr Arindam BASUMD, MPH, PhDSenior Lecturer, Health Sciences CentreUniversity of Canterbury at ChristchurchNew Zealand
Survserv is a ruby-on-rails web development framework based on a real time disease surveillance and alert system. From a web accessible hand-held input device, it enables an end-user to input data on symptoms while generating epidemic curves and alerts for early detection and management of emerging outbreaks.
Track: eHealth

E 104: TELE ECG

Presented by:
Swami Nathan BALAKRISHNAN Solution ArchitectSatyam Computer Services LimitedIndia
TELE ECG leverages technology to take, view,and transfer ECG from a remote rural clinic to a cardiologist for interpretation and consultation. Improved access and reduced cost per ECG helps more patients undergo ECG testing which is fundamental in investing how to proceed with patient's cardiac condition. 150 remote clinics and 60,000 ECG transfers proves its scalability.
Track: eHealth

E 105: Primary Care 2.0

Presented by:
Dr Farhad ABARPhDChief ArchitectIBA Health LimitedUSA
Over the coming years, emerging markets are likely to experience a sharp increase in healthcare needs. Population growth and longevity, coupled with diseases exacerbated by their growing affluence, will require a new service delivery model which promotes more cost-effective use of services.
Track: eHealth

E 106: Uses and Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Orthopedics

Presented by:
Dr IP DavidFRCSPamela Youde HospitalHong Kong SAR
An introduction to the applications of virtual reality in orthopedics, especially post-operative rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions. The potential importance of combined use of telerehabilitation and virtual reality for patients living in rural districts will be highlighted.
Track: eHealth

E 107: Public Health Information System in Hong Kong

Presented by:
Albert YF YUNG Research Officer (Public Health Information) Surveillance and Epidemiology Branch, Centre for Health ProtectionDepartment of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region GovernmentPeoples Republic of China
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Public Health Information System serves to enhance our ability to collect, collate, analyze and disseminate health information. It contributes greatly towards making evidence-based decisions on health and health-related policies, resource allocation, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health services and programmes.
Track: EHR / EMR / EPR / PHR

E 108: Point of Care Electronic Clinical Documentation - Challenges and Opportunities

Presented by:
Dr.Tilak KOLAClinical ConsultantIBA HealthMalaysia Dr Fazilah SHAIK ALLAUDINPlanning & Development DivisionMinistry of Health MalaysiaMalaysia
By identifying the challenges faced by the clinicians during point-of-care clinical documentation, the presenters will discuss how technology is not ready to cater to seamless clinical documentation while being engaged with practical patient care. This is based on literature review and appraisal along with the presenters' implementation and usage experiences.
Track: EHR / EMR / EPR / PHR

E 109: Clinical Decision Support Systems: Acceptance by Multidiciplinary Teams

Presented by:
Peter DEWARBSc, MBA, DBAProject Director, Out-Patient ReformSouth Metropolitan Area Health ServiceAustralia Steven BellmanAssoc Professor, ITRIMurdoch UniversityAustralia
A study examining the factors affecting acceptance of Computerised Clinical Decision Support Systems (CCDSS) by multidiciplinary teams in a tertiary hospital setting was undertaken. Study findings indicated, contrary to prior research, that peer group behavioural norms, ease of use, comprehensive staff training and ongoing support were significant in system adoption.
Track: EHR / EMR / EPR / PHR

E 110: Go-Live Planning of an EHR System

Presented by:
Prof YongOock KIMMDDirector of EMR commiteeYonsei University Healthcare SystemKorea, Republic of YoungAh KIMRN, PhDEMR PLYonsei University Healthcare SystemKorea, Republic of
Go-Live of newly developed EHR system has critical importance. There can be many barriers, such as misuse of a system, errors in a system, mismatched data conversion, etc. To overcome barriers, meticulous planning of Go-Live will be reported based on this experience in large hospital.
Track: EHR/EMR/EPR/PHR

E 111: Workflow: Toward More Patient Centered Care

Presented by:
Jeongeun KIMPhDInformatics Nurse Specialist, Assistant ProfessorCollege of Nursing Seoul National UniversityKorea, Republic of
Improving care plans; assuring privacy, security and confidentiality of patient information; approaches to improved workflow and process improvement. Patient-centered care is responsive to the needs and preferences of individual patients, it provides patients with access to their medical information, and empowers patients to be active participants in decisions relating to their care and in the daily management of their health.
Track: IT Strategy and Innovation

E 112: Paradigm Shift in Bedside Care: Transforming Service through Innovative Patient-Centred-Systems

Presented by:
Grace NGSenior IT ExecutiveSingapore Health Services PTE LTDSingapore
The presenter will discuss several ways a patient can feel comfortable during the hospital stay through InNovative and InTuitive Technology - the 5 "I's" of Patient Service.
Track: IT Strategy and Innovation

E 113: Integrating Clinical and Scheduling Information Across a Large Health Organisation.

Presented by:
David DOOLANMBBS, MBA, FRACMADirector, Clinical IT Support and DevelopmentHunter New England HealthAustralia Chris KURTZB. App. Sc, MBAProject Manager, Clinical Systems TeamHunter New England HealthAustralia
Hunter New England Health was formed with the merger of 3 separate area health services and provides health services to 840,000 people across 130,000 square kilometers. A strategy and approach to the integration of clinical and scheduling data was agressively rolled out across the new organisation to facilitate realigned clinical services.
Track: The Business Case for Sustainable IT

E 114: Sustainable Economic Models for HIT Adoption in Developing Nations

Presented by:
Dr Tilak KOLAClinical ConsultantIBA HealthMalaysia Mary WOLLMERINGBach. EconomicsOperations DirectorIBA HealthMalaysia
While the benefits of Healthcare IT have been recognized, the actual adaptation is a mammoth task in developing nations. The presenters depict possible sustainable economic models for realistic adoption of IT in Healthcare for developing nations.
Track: The Business Case for Sustainable IT

E 115: Streamlining Tender Processes to Select Commercial "Off-the-Shelf" Software

Presented by:
Chris SHOWELLB.App.SciResearchere-Health Services Research GroupAustralia
A five step streamlined software acquisition process is described which includes: Tender with a small number of high level requirements; Shortlisting of vendors' written responses; Demonstration of shortlisted products using "real-world" scenarios; "Reality check" of products during reference-site visits; Confirmatory discussions with the preferred tenderer