Connections

The 'Connections' function in Genie can be accessed via File > Connections and facilitates the automatic exchange of new and modified demographic data with other applications.

Using the drop down options provided, you can select the type and format of the data transfer. If the file type of HL7 is selected, Genie will generate an Admission Discharge and Transfer (ADT) message whenever a patient demographic record is added or modified. If using XML or ASCII format, you will need to select the fields to be exported or imported using the Set Export Fields or Set Import Fields buttons.

The 'Export Directory' and 'Import Directory' should display the pathway to the desired Export/Import folder. The Browse button will allow you to navigate to this folder.

If exporting data, you will need to tick the relevant options (ie. exporting of only New Patient data, Modified Patient data, or any changes made after the Clinical Record opened).

If importing data, you will need to tick the 'Enable Import' option.

Saving the changes and closing out of this window will activate the selections made.

Files will then be created in the folder specified to capture any demographic data changes for later import into another application. Genie will check for, and import, these connection files every 30 seconds.

NOTE:  Only patient demographic data is exchanged using the 'Connections' facility.  No clinical data, letters or other information is exported or imported.