April 3, 2007 - Agfa HealthCare announced today that it is launching its hospital-wide clinical and administrative information system, ORBIS, displayed for the first time at the Healthcare Computing 2007 conference, in the United Kingdom.
ORBIS is designed to provide hospitals and healthcare facilities with an electronic patient record (EPR) solution, which includes scheduling activity management and communication software. ORBIS also includes prescription and care modules, providing a care record and electronic prescription functionality that covers laboratory, radiology and medication requirements.
The new suite includes ancillary clinical disciplines such as radiology, pharmacy, laboratory, therapy services, nursing management and critical care. Specialized solutions within ORBIS address surgery suite management, critical care unit management, skilled nursing facility, workflow and logistics.