IHE PCD 2008 Survey PCD Face to Face Meetings October, 2008
Survey data Survey open spring – summer respondents 85% user, 15% vendor Survey conducted by HIMSS Analytics 2006 Survey Data presented where applicable
Which statement best describes your knowledge of IHE? I had little or no knowledge of IHE prior to taking this survey I am familiar with IHE and/or the goals of interoperability but no practical experience I have manufactured/specified/ purchased/used devices or systems which are IHE compliant I am actively involved with IHE through one of the domains or committees.
Your interest in device interoperability is as a…
Which statement best describes your institution?
Which statement best describes the importance of interoperability with medical devices in your work?
Which statements best describe your involvement with medical devices and clinical information software?
Which statement best describes the relationship of clinical engineering and IT in your institution?
Is clinical engineering outsourced in your organization?
Is any IT outsourced in your organization?
Which EMR system do you use?
How important is it for the following devices to become integrated within IHE processes? Bed scales, PACS, ICDs, neurostimulators
How important is it for the following point of care laboratory devices to become integrated within IHE processes?
Rate each department in terms of the benefit of IHE medical device connectivity Radiology, heart failure clinics
What clinical applications would you like to see IHE target?
What technological areas are the most important for Patient Care Device integration?
What are the greatest Incentives for IHE integration?
What do you see as the biggest barriers to IHE integration of patient care devices?