ARIA Oncology Information System

Varian Medical Systems' Aria Oncology Information System (AIS) allows users to integrate medical, radiology, and surgical information into a single electronic system. It facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, enables rapid evaluation of patient responses, and speeds the development of disease-specific protocols.

Customizable treatment plans

The ARIA oncology information system allows clinicians to create, edit, and share patient treatment plans without having to spend hours creating and maintaining paper charts. The system is compatible with Eclipse3 and other DICOM-compliant systems, and allows clinicians to import and export treatment plans from these systems. ARIA also lets clinicians perform routine chart audits using its comprehensive information management solution. This system combines medical, radiation, and surgical oncology information into a single system that allows clinicians to monitor a patient's progress from beginning to end.

Using ClearCheck, the software ensures the accuracy of treatment plans and reduces the risk of errors during treatment. It saves time and simplifies the plan evaluation process. It integrates dose constraints, structure checks, prescription checks, and collision checks, and also allows users to create custom plan checks. For example, it can predict the position of a LINAC gantry head based on CT HU values and detect support structures on the patient's external body contour.

Radiation oncologists are able to implement customized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. The radiation oncologists utilize advanced technology and use state-of-the-art equipment to treat patients with cancer. In addition, they train and mentor radiation therapy students and staff. They are skilled at communicating and positioning patients prior to treatment delivery and utilizing the ARIA oncology information system. They are also proficient in SBRT and Rapid ARC protocols and have expertise in all aspects of radiation therapy.

The ARIA oncology information system has recently undergone an upgrade to improve integration of medical and radiation oncology treatment data. The system also features an integrated scheduling module. Its comprehensive information management system allows for a seamless flow of information throughout the patient's treatment.

Another key objective of this study was to examine the relationship between patient and physician understanding of a treatment plan. This was done through a survey using the ARIA oncology information system and an interview questionnaire. Physicians and patients were rated based on their concordance levels and the level of education.

Integration with diagnostic imaging tools

The ARIA Oncology Information System, an oncology-specific EHR solution, offers practice management functionality and streamlines workflows across the entire oncology practice. It provides clinicians with access to real-time patient information and clinical decision support, enabling them to make important clinical decisions with confidence. It also enables physicians to assess acute responses to treatment, develop disease-specific clinical protocols, and create structured care plans for their cancer patients.

The ARIA Oncology Information System is designed by Varian Medical Systems, and is certified by the ONC-ATCB. It combines medical information and radiology to create a single, comprehensive patient record, supporting multidisciplinary oncology treatment. Its integrated medical records and a full range of patient records allow physicians to assess patient responses to treatments and develop treatment plans based on the results of the patient's cancer treatment.

This EMR software supports multiple diagnostic imaging tools, including cone-beam CT images, fluoroscopy images, and radiographic images. Its integrated workflow makes it easier for physicians to review patient progress and decide if treatment plans need to be modified. The system also supports point-of-care and a comprehensive graphing tool for evaluating patient progress.

ARIA can also help physicians maintain patient records and improve patient safety by providing a comprehensive audit trail with date-stamped e-signature. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and minimizes the possibility of errors. In addition to patient records, ARIA also manages staff and patient schedules, records activities, and analyzes overall practice performance.

ARIA Oncology's EHR software integrates with OncoLog cancer registry, giving practitioners access to a wide variety of cancer research. It also lets practitioners review retrospective and prospective analyses of treatment and results. This makes the practice more efficient and provides high-quality care to patients.

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Rule-based decision engine

The Aria system includes many features that help physicians make better treatment decisions, including critical results reporting, peer review, and emergency department discrepancy management. It is also integrated with computerized tomography, cone-beam CT, and Positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The system also exchanges patient records with other hospital systems and delivers data from hospital informa tion systems.

The ARIA safety surveillance system leverages advances in epidemiological and electronic healthcare data to broaden FDA's pharmacovigilance capabilities. Depending on the quality of the evidence, the FDA may waive the need for post-market safety studies. However, ARIA must be evaluated by FDA reviewers to ensure that it provides high-quality evidence and is relevant for clinical practice.

The E-Path Plus solution builds on the capabilities of the previous systems and leverages the extensibility of the NLP engine. It empowers users to execute at scale and optimize treatment options for each patient. E-Path Plus is specifically designed for large academic and cancer centers and is a powerful and versatile cancer decision support solution. Its scalable design helps healthcare providers reduce overhead and improve accuracy.

DICOM support

The ARIA Oncology DICOM support system is a powerful and flexible tool for cancer imaging and data management. It allows for multiple DICOM associations and maintains a persistent and queryable database. The system's published interface lets users input patient MRN and receive corresponding DeID-MRN. This allows for streamlined department workflow and allows clinicians to focus on their patients.

The ARIA Oncology information system combines medical, radiation, and surgical oncology information into a single, comprehensive picture. This means that oncologists can easily oversee all aspects of a patient's care. Using the information from each of these disciplines, oncologists can make better treatment decisions. It also helps them monitor patients' vital signs. The ARIA interface engine supports industry-standard HL7 communication protocols, making it easy to access patient information.