Requested CCMDB changes for the next version

see the Development Documentation Category for other development logs

Updates required for Laptops

• automate the backup to the Regional Server
• automate a backup to the SD card
• automate checking for new front-end on every log in to the network
• Must be able to enter new files into Access
• look into possibility of automatically downloading WIKI guide to laptop each day that it is synch'd. (portable version of guideline)--TOstryzniuk 20:11, 4 April 2009 (CDT)

QA Functionality

Facilitate exchange of patient discharge times

DCs have to know the discharge times for patients arriving at their wards from another collected ward. We should automate that rather than have them exchange manually. Might be an extension of the status file for Julie...Ttenbergen 16:05, 3 February 2009 (CST)

• moved a note into Admit, Transfer and Discharge date and time, as this is unrelated to updates to the program. Ttenbergen 09:27, 11 February 2009 (CST)

Logging errors in the CCMDB.mdb

Add a table to the CCMDB that records every time an error is generated with the following details:

• Date/time of error
• patient ID (Hosp Loc Serial)
• Field Identifier
• error descriptor (text)
• erroneous value

Make that table sync to a central repository on send.

Under Discussion

These requested changes can not be processed until the questions about them have been answered.

ARF & CRF & ARI Integrity Check

As per CRF vs ARF, ARI, Renal Transplant:

• if CRF (351) in comorbid
  • then ARF (Diagnosis (350) or ARI (364) cannot be in admit or complication.

Discussion

• The 364 is new since the discussion about the cleaner. What is it about? Ttenbergen 15:55, 5 November 2008 (CST)
  • Yes, since I have been further reviewing patient profiles in more detail from the problems that SAS has generated, I see renal insufficiency (364) being coded in admit or complication DX slots for patients who have a comorbid condition of chronic renal failure (351).
• The article CRF vs ARF, ARI, Renal Transplant also mentions something about transplant. Is that still accurate? Ttenbergen 14:12, 18 February 2009 (CST)

Ensure that date/time formats are explicit

Make sure that Access explicitly looks for the format set out in Date and Time Format, rather than using the PC format. Template:Discussion

Discussion

• Right now CCMDB.mdb uses dd-mmm-yyyy, e.g. 12 Jan 2009. This is less ambiguous than the standard set out on the wiki. I think it's the better option since it eliminates the chance for transposition errors. I think we should use this format for collection. This does not affect how it is sent to Ed, or how it is stored in Ed's program. If Trish is OK with this, this section should be removed from the change log and Date and Time Format should be updated accordingly. Ttenbergen 12:58, 12 February 2009 (CST)
  • starting the one-week clock to accept this change since it has not been disputed. Ttenbergen 10:44, 23 April 2009 (CDT)

APACHE II ACTIVE TX-eliminate this

• ACCESS program is affected because it makes this a required field (though my understanding is that many data collectors have set default for boxed to be checked).
• PDA Reader or master database utility programs are not affected if this field is left BLANK
• needs to be approved by Critical Care before implementation of this change

TOstryzniuk 16:29, 12 December 2008 (CST)

• Approved, leave blank. TOstryzniuk 05:25, 19 January 2009 (CST)

Discussion

• are you saying that ccmdb.mdb will not allow sending a pt with unchecked active tx? Ttenbergen 14:25, 11 February 2009 (CST)
  • YES.TOstryzniuk 13:35, 9 March 2009 (CDT)
    • Where is this field in Access, I don't see it on the APACHE screen.Ttenbergen 10:44, 23 April 2009 (CDT)

Registry Patient Type - eliminate this field

• The Access program is affected because it requires this field to be filled in before sending is allowed.
• PDA Reader or master database utility programs are not affected if this field is left BLANK
• needs to be approved by Critical Care before implementation of change.

TOstryzniuk 16:29, 12 December 2008 (CST)

• approved, leave blank. TOstryzniuk 05:27, 19 January 2009 (CST)

Discussion

This can be removed in Access and in the output, but I would suggest leaving it alone on the PDA for now due to HanDBase. Access would no longer check for it. If that is OK, this can be moved to "Checks and Updates".Ttenbergen 14:00, 10 February 2009 (CST)

Ensure discharge time = 0:00 can't get through

to implement check mentioned in Admit, Transfer and Discharge date and time but not currently working Template:Discussion

Discussion

• Check appears to be working for Admit and Discharge. Can't run check for Transfer time because transfer time is not mandatory. If there is a bug in this, please describe. Ttenbergen 12:47, 18 February 2009 (CST)