Check this site often for up-to-date information about the CDEMS (Chronic Disease Electronic Management System) registry program for better management and reporting on patients with chronic health conditions.
Site last updated: Mar 10, 2010
LEARN ABOUT CDEMS
Free CDEMS DEMONSTRATIONS are offered monthly to assist potential users in evaluating the registry. In this 45-minute web demo, an overview of CDEMS is presented along with data entry functions and features, customization options, reporting tools, and support resources. Click CDEMS presentation to view the PowerPoint slides. Below is the next scheduled CDEMS demo:
- Apr 7, 2010 (W) - 11-11:45 am PST
- May 4, 2010 (W) - 11-11:45 am PST
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please e-mail jackie@cdems.com your name and e-mail address, your clinic/organization, and the date of the demo you wish to attend. A meeting link and conference call-in number are provided upon registration.
TRAINING WEBINARS
Click the "Training" navigation button for details about these upcoming CDEMS web training opportunities.
CDEMS Start-Up & Data Entry
- Apr 14, 2010 (W) - noon-2pm PST
- May 12, 2010 (W) - 10-noon PST
CDEMS Reports
- Mar 18, 2010 (Th) - 10-noon PST
- Apr 20, 2010 (T) - noon-2 pm PST
- May 19, 2010 (W) - 10-noon PST
CURRENT CDEMS PROGRAMS
Click "Download Files" on the navigation bar to download CDEMS Data Entry, Reports, or lab interface programs or User Guides. The most current CDEMS program versions are:
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NATIONAL SUPPORT
The map below tracks the amazing spread of CDEMS nationwide. Add a star or update your status on this map by sending the name and location of your organization to jackie@cdems.com. Thank you!
All users are encouraged to use the self-support resources available on the CDEMS web site or rely on internal IT experts for technical support. For information about fee-based web training and other support options, please visit www.support.cdems.com.
To view details of the CDEMS support policy for users in Washington State,effective on July 1, 2009, click CDEMS Support Policy.
National CDEMS User Group
The National CDEMS User Group meets by teleconference the last Wed. of each month from 2:30-4:00 EST for networking and collaboration on registry topics. Minutes summarizing past discussions and details about future meetings are posted on the "Self-Support" page.
CDEMS BASICS FOR NEW USERS
For a brief introduction to the CDEMS Registry, click "Basic Info" on the navigation bar. Here you'll learn answers to the top ten questions commonly asked by new or potential users.
- What is CDEMS?
- What are the minimum system requirements?
- How can I install CDEMS?
- Can I review sample documents?
- Can lab results be recorded electronically?
- What can be customized in CDEMS?
- How complicated is CDEMS to learn?
- Is technical support available?
- Is CDEMS compatible with my EMR?
- Why should my clinic use CDEMS?
Public domain and commercial registry products were evaluated and compared in a 2004 document prepared by NAS Consulting Services for the California HealthCare Foundation. To read a review of DEMS/CDEMS, click on
Chronic Disease Registries: A Product Review.
CDEMS E-MAIL LIST
Click add me to the email list (e-mail: jackie@cdems.com) for periodic notification about CDEMS updates and training opportunities. Please type "CDEMS e-mail List" in the subject line and include your name, e-mail address, clinic name & location in the message.