Anticoagulation
Software
Anticoagulation
Software
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Why Computer Aided Dosing is so important! How does the Computer Manage Doses ?
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E-Newsletter October 2004 Topics in this Dawn AC E-Newsletter Previous Newsletters Register to Receive the E-Newsletter Monthly Click Here Topics in this Dawn AC E-Newsletter
The Importance of Spotting Data Corruptions. Should you have a power failure or someone switches off a computer or a hardware/software problem occurs when Dawn AC is updating the Dawn AC database can be corrupted. In other words the information you have in the database may not be retrievable or unreadable or worse still give you information that is wrong. If you see any funny characters or strange data in your system please give us a call straightaway, so that we can help check it out. If not dealt with straightaway – by fixing the corruption or restoring a clean backup, the corruption can lie unnoticed for many months, and when spotted later you’ll be forced to do a lot of manual editing to correct the problems. Routine database checks are one way of checking that the database is sound. Before every back up or after any untoward event, a database check should be completed. Increased vigilance of the data in the database is also advisable. Performance Issues – Virus Checker and Network CardsSome customers have found that their virus checker has slowed down the response times of Dawn AC. If you notice a sudden drop off in response times – please check that your virus checker configuration has not changed. If so contact us for advice. The speed of your network cards in your workstations can affect the response times when operating on a network. If some of your workstations are slower than others check the speed of your network cards. Some customers have found that they had 10Mbit/sec cards instead of 100Mbit/sec cards on slow PCs. Update - 12th Annual User Group – 22nd - 23rd November 2004We are very pleased to have the following provisional speakers· "NPSA and Safe Medication Practice" Prof. David Cousins, National Patient Safety Agency, UK · "A Viennese View" Prof Herbert Watzke, Univ. of Vienna · "Practical Dose Adjustment with Dawn AC" Dr Barbara Krevel, University Medical Centre, Ljubljana · “Do they Take Them – Compliance Issues” – Dr Eric Watts, Basildon · "New Warfarin Dosing Regimen - Influence of Genetics and Environmental factors" Dr Fahrad Kamali, Wolfson Unit of Pharmacology, University of Newcastle · "Problem Patient Audit" Dr Anne-Louise Swain, Sullivan & Nicolaides, Queensland, Australia · "New Way of Presenting Information to Patients" Mr Rob Speak, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital · "Yellow Anticoagulant Record Books - A Thing of the Past?" Mr Kevin Oakley, Haemostasis Coordinator, Southend Hospital · "Self Testing - Liberation From Clinic?" Natalie Turner, Anticoagulant Nurse, Royal Brompton Hospital I am still seeking speakers and I would welcome any ideas for a short 10 to 20 minute talk on the your use of Dawn AC or any related topic. The meeting is informal and practical and so please do not hesitate to tell your story. Speakers will receive a £75 reduction in the meeting fee. Please let me know by email at syd@4s-dawn.comThe User Group is an excellent opportunity to network with other anticoagulation professionals to exchange views and experience. Syd Stewart End of Newsletter |
 “We Really Care" “Dawn AC is an easy to use, adaptable, powerful, and comprehensive PC based Anticoagulation Software System. It covers the complete oral anticoagulation life cycle with Induction and Maintenance Modules “ “Lancet Nov 7th 1998, Multi-centred Randomised Trial using Dawn AC shows computer aided dosage leads to INR control 20 to 30% better than medical experts”
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