Rev. Date: 07/18/06 Art: 714384-00D 22-17
OVERVIEW OF THE CENTRAL DATA STATION PROGRAM
The Central Data Station (CDS) software includes the following point-of-care
testing process management functions:
• Managing Instruments • Managing Analyzer
Customization Profiles
• Managing Operators • Maintaining Database
Contents and Size
• Managing Inventory • Monitoring External
Interface Activities
• Managing Policy
Compliance
• Monitoring Analyzer
Download Intervals
• Monitoring Operator
Competence
• Managing LIS entry
exceptions
• Reviewing Patient and
Quality Results
These functions are listed under the main menu option in four main groupings:
monitors, viewers, workspaces and reports.
Central Data
Station Software
Function Overview
and Toolbar
Buttons
Monitor
Download
Interface
Administration Tools (Workspaces)
Instrument/Location
Operator
Database Maintenance
Inventory
Customization
User Administration
Data Viewer
Results (patient)
QC Codes
Simulator
Unsent Records
Control Results
Calibration Verification
Proficiency Tests
Report
Reagent Management
Method Competence
Method Compliance