CARMEL,
Ind., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Orchard Software announced the availability of interface support
for Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) reporting to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National
Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). Orchard's solutions send the
required data to EMRs to support regulatory requirements and
antimicrobial stewardship endeavors.
AUR reporting and data analysis promotes antimicrobial
stewardship and impedes the transmission of resistant pathogens. In
2024, the CDC began requiring hospitals to report AUR data to the
NHSN system as part of the Public Health and Clinical Data Exchange
objective of the Promoting Interoperability Program. Orchard's
solutions allow transmission of the required data to EMRs,
supporting automated submission of designated antibiotic
interpretations and susceptibility results.
"At Orchard, we are continually looking for ways to support our
customers and the valuable work they do. Support for AUR reporting
is one more way that we can provide superior support to our
customers," said Billie Whitehurst,
CEO of Orchard Software. "We understand the importance of
antimicrobial stewardship and that improving the use of
antimicrobials to prevent antibiotic resistance is one of the CDC's
core objectives. We are pleased to contribute to tracking of
antimicrobial use as a tool for improvement within the laboratory
and public health industries."
AUR is used to track antimicrobial resistant infections and
evaluate antibiotic use trends over time. Providing antimicrobial
usage reports to providers can improve appropriate antimicrobial
use. Orchard's solutions support this endeavor and are easily
configurable to include antibiotic interpretations.
About Orchard Software Corporation
Orchard Software
Corporation is a leader in the laboratory information system
industry and offers a variety of solutions. Orchard serves more
than 2,000 laboratories across the country, helping them improve
efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance integration. Orchard's
cloud-based solutions are installed in physician groups and
clinics, hospitals, independent reference labs, student health
centers, veterinary labs, public health organizations,
universities, and retail facilities. For more information regarding
Orchard Software Corporation, visit www.orchardsoft.com.
Media Contact:
Steve
Hurwitz, Vice President of Marketing
(800) 856-1948 | shurwitz@orchardsoft.com
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