An applied healthcare technology company in San Diego has rolled out a hardware agnostic Web-based interface that works with the MyGlucoHealth meter to allow blood glucose tests and data uploads using virtually any Bluetooth or USB enabled tablet computer, PC or compatible PDA device.

Entra Health Systems' MyGlucoHealth Clinical Point-of-Care System is being marketed as a clinic-based diabetic testing solution for hospitals, clinics and other inpatient care environments. It is designed to reduce information delays and to improve accuracy though real-time, patient-direct documentation, according to the company's CTO Larry Mahar.

By using the MyGlucoHealth meter in POC mode, a clinician can test multiple patients using a single meter. Readings can be separately uploaded and posted using built-in Bluetooth or USB to the MyGlucoHealth Physicians' Portal or hospital EMR.

On the Portal, readings for each patient are individually logged and color-coded based on patient criteria. Clinicians can log into the Portal independently to view a full patient dashboard, evaluate graphs, or to set monitoring targets and alerts. The Portal can notify the clinician directly, or alert the patient, family or caregivers if readings exceed thresholds. Permission to access clinical POC data can be granted to multiple clinicians to view a defined population of patient data.

Optimizing the clinical workflow with better, more accurate data could improve decision making and collaboration, while decreasing the chance of transcription errors. This one step can reduce data documentation latency from hours to minutes, says Mahar. For clinical staff, it increases productivity and assists in better adherence to patient care protocols.