William J Connor

US Patent:

20030090514, May 15, 2003

Filed:

Sep 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/251285

Inventors:

Douglas Cole - Valley Forge PA, US
Paul Zielinski - Gilbertsville PA, US
Steve Fuschino - Pottstown PA, US
John Haley - Honey Brook PA, US
William Connor - Wayne PA, US

International Classification:

G09G005/00

US Classification:

345/744000

Abstract:

A system and a method are described for providing a rule-based dynamic computer user interface for healthcare workers that emulates workflow. The system and method facilitate customization of user interface by the healthcare institution. A software model is presented that provides at least one of: a) an area for development of code (i.e., Build), b) an area that represents industry best practice business rules and work flows (i.e., Default/Model), and c) an area where customer specific adaptations reside (i.e., Client/Enterprise). Business processes are provided within the software model that describes all possible processes that might be used by a health care organization. Capability is then provided to adapt the defined business processes by scenario and/or context and in real time, changing flow of user interface screens and information presented to each user. A user interface is provided that has a consistent look and feel across all functions.