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===[http://meditechconnect.com/profiles/blogs/unleashing-the-potential-of-data-repository Unleashing the Potential of Data Repository]=== | ===[http://meditechconnect.com/profiles/blogs/unleashing-the-potential-of-data-repository Unleashing the Potential of Data Repository]=== | ||
− | ==ESS== | + | ==ESS (Executive Support System)== |
*Standard pre-packaged Views; Ideal for financial information | *Standard pre-packaged Views; Ideal for financial information | ||
*Does not require separate purchase | *Does not require separate purchase | ||
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===[[MEDITECH ESS Screen Shots]]=== | ===[[MEDITECH ESS Screen Shots]]=== | ||
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+ | ==Compiled Reports== | ||
+ | *Found in ABS, QM/RM, ARM, PP and GL - called Report Writer | ||
+ | *Predefined data fields are pulled onto predefined report formats | ||
+ | ===PROS=== | ||
+ | *No Special training required | ||
+ | *Users can continue to work while files are compiling in the background | ||
+ | *A selection dictionary can be built to run similar reports over and over | ||
+ | *Certain Meditech functions allow users to branch to from Compiled Reports | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===CONS=== | ||
+ | *Limited data fields available | ||
+ | *Limited printing format | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[MEDITECH Compiled Reports Screen Shots]]=== |
Revision as of 17:18, 23 February 2015
Quality Reporting
Report Writer
*Used in Magic, C/S and 6.x on NPR applications *Uses standard data fields and allows addition of custom (computed) fields
PROS
- Very customizable
- Allows addition to MEDITECH menus for end-users
- Scheduling of reports
CONS
- Cannot be used to retrieve any 6.x M-AT language information.
- Requires understanding of hierarchical data structure of MEDITECH
- Steep learning curve
- NPR Report Writer Tips & Tricks
RW NPR Screen Shots
MEDITECH Report Designer
*Requires 6.0 or higher *Typically used to retrieve 6.x M-AT language information and can also pull NPR language
PROS
- Easier to understand than RW when used for basic report writing
- Can be added to end-users MEDITECH menus
- Scheduling of reports
- Allows import of images
CONS
- Requires understanding of MEDITECH hierarchical data structure
- Every custom field requires usage of a rule
- Standard MA-T report cannot be initialized as in RW
MEDITECH RD Screen-Shots
Data Repository
*External SQL database that sits on separate server from MEDITECH *Populated through incremental ETL *Overlays can be purchased from vendors
PROS
- Provides reporting redundancy
- Built on Microsoft stack & tools
- Tables outside of MEDITECH can reside on the server and can pull information with MEDITECH
CONS
- Added expense of separate server and it's upkeep
- Accuracy of data
Unleashing the Potential of Data Repository
ESS (Executive Support System)
*Standard pre-packaged Views; Ideal for financial information *Does not require separate purchase
PROS
- Standard views/breakdowns
- End users can drill down for additional details
- Views can be easily organized
- Graphs can be produced
CONS
- NPR report must be written and installed for any non-standard fields/breakdowns
- Application data is usually updated daily or at the end of a period
- Meditech will have to turn on ESS
MEDITECH ESS Screen Shots
Compiled Reports
*Found in ABS, QM/RM, ARM, PP and GL - called Report Writer *Predefined data fields are pulled onto predefined report formats
PROS
- No Special training required
- Users can continue to work while files are compiling in the background
- A selection dictionary can be built to run similar reports over and over
- Certain Meditech functions allow users to branch to from Compiled Reports
CONS
- Limited data fields available
- Limited printing format