Frequently asked Questions


Does RenalPlus link to our Pathology and PAS systems?

Yes – RenalPlus can collect data from your pathology system at a frequency that you define from every 20 minutes to once per day.

Does RenalPlus show the latest Pathology?

Yes – RenalPlus has a Real-time view of pathology imports for each lab, it shows when data was last imported. These turn red if data is overdue.

What happens to unmatched pathology data?

RenalPlus manages unmatched pathology where data has not been imported.

What sort of server will we need to buy to run RenalPlus?

None RenalPlus is a managed renal service that runs on our servers and is delivered to you via the NHSnet.

How quickly can RenalPlus be implemented?

Inmediately – because there are no servers or software to be installed. You can start running RenalPlus inmediately.

We have old PC’s, will RenalPlus run on our system?

YES RenalPlus will run QUICKLY on any PC.

Does RenalPlus support the Renal Registry report?

YES – RenalPlus extracts all the data for you and provides it to the Renal Registry on your behalf.

Is our patient data secure?

ABSOLUTELY – RenalPlus is run inside the NHSnet with very secure physical and electronic access control. We control connections to our servers and you control staff logins and passwords.

Will RenalPlus support the Renal National Service Framework (NSF)?

YES - We are working closely with the NHS to make sure that every part of RenalPlus is compliant.

We have a lot of data in our Di-Proton system, can it be imported into RenalPlus?

YES – RenalPlus can import ALL of your RenalPlus data including memo fields.

Does RenalPlus produce GP letters from Nephrology outpatient clinics?

YES – RenalPlus has automated much of this process, it includes a base template which you may adapt to suit your own needs.

Can RenalPlus tell me which patients are due today?

YES – the HD module of RenalPlus provides a real time view of all the patients due today, still to start, on dialysis and completed dialysis. It also shows you patients that have not had a recent dialysis.

Does RenalPlus manage ward patients and can it produce discharge summaries?

Yes – RenalPlus has a ward module that manages the patient care while the patient has been admitted. RenalPlus includes a facility for discharge summaries and can provide an instant view of patients needing a summary.

Can RenalPlus run on a wireless network?

YES – It works very quickly on any wireless network. This can be a portable computer or wireless trolleys that have been particularly designed for going from patient to patient.

Can RenalPlus help me with my Research?

YES – RenalPlus includes a study groups facility, this allows you to define the patients/data you wish to analyse and store it, and rerun the study as often as you like.

Can RenalPlus export data to Microsoft Word or Excel?

YES – This can be performed easily, just click the icon on the toolbar, use copy and paste or use the unique study groups facility.

Can RenalPlus help me with my admin reports?

YES – RenalPlus includes many model reports to help you with your contracts, patient lists etc., and can also provide any requested reports.

Can RenalPlus dispense drugs, who controls dispensing and what drugs are on the system?

YES – RenalPlus manages every aspect of prescribing and dispensing drugs.

Will RenalPlus collect real-time data from our dialysis machines?

YES – RenalPlus can be linked to your dialysis machines to provide real-time information and reduce clinical risk and can also support 3rd party systems.

Will RenalPlus provide data to the spine?

YES – RenalPlus is fully committed to support the electronic patient record via the LSP model.

How much does it cost to upgrade to the latest version of RenalPlus?

Nothing – Because RenalPlus is a managed service, you are always running the latest version and you benefit from developments from other Hospitals who use RenalPlus.

What happens when things change due to new NHS policies or European directives?

Reduced development costs which are shared among all RenalPlus hospitals.

What are the benefits of central servers?

How much does RenalPlus cost?

Renalplus is very competitive. With RenalPlus there are no hidden charges for additional sites and/or users, no additional support costs and no upgrade fees to pay.

Our pricing model offers excellent value; it allows you to run RenalPlus anywhere within the NHS and includes all of the associated services such as server management, Renal Registry Extract and even a monthly contribution to bespoke development.

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