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CMS.Direct Access

Productivity with Centralized & Distributed Planning

CMS.Direct Access’s distributed planning and remote access capabilities represent a powerful productivity tool that enhances the convenience and accessibility of CMS planning applications and increases the efficiency and flexibility of clinical resources. With robust remote access to planning functionality and patient data via a secure high-speed Internet connection, clinicians can share resources and expertise across departments and networks, improving productivity and ensuring consistent access to high-quality patient care.

Overview

CMS.Direct Access overview at a glance

Productivity & Flexibility

Increase patient throughput with the latest technology tools. Utilizing CMS.Direct Access advanced networking capabilities, all members of the treatment team can access CMS planning applications and patient data from any location inside or outside the clinic. With robust remote access over a broadband connection, dosimetrists can easily plan patients from satellite facilities, physicists can conveniently support multiple sites, and physicians can remotely review and approve patient plans.

Knowledge & Resource Sharing

CMS.Direct Access represents a powerful workflow tool that promotes communication, coordination and collaboration between clinicians within a department and across networked facilities. With distributed access to patient data and treatment plans, clinicians can achieve optimal workflow distribution and consult with colleagues at affiliated sites. Shadow capabilities allow users at different terminals and different locations to share plans, facilitating remote training and support.

Seamless Integration & Scalability

CMS’s advanced infrastructure solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing IT infrastructure and are scalable to support your facility’s future growth. The functionality of CMS.Direct Access has been enhanced in response to the growing complexity of clinical configurations, and now includes support for Citrix® farming to address the workflow requirements of larger facilities and regional networks.

Support for Centralized & Distributed Planning Models

CMS’s innovative applications and advanced technology tools represent the ideal solution for centralized and distributed planning models. With convenient remote access to planning systems and shared access to patient plans, affiliated sites can increase resource efficiency and utilization, optimize workload across locations, redistribute planning activity in response to staffing changes, and minimize overall capital investment.

Features

CMS.Direct features at a glance

Client Server Architecture

Remote access is configured in a client/server architecture that allows for minimal requirements for the client computer helping to improve productivity and provide access from anywhere in the world.
 
Dedicated server for remote accessibility
  • Dual Intel Xeon 3.6GHz processors
  • Nvidia Quadro FX Graphics
  • 4GB memory
  • 73GB SCSI Hard Drive
  • 768kbps upload connection speed to Internet

Client system requirements
  • 1280x1024 or greater screen resolution
  • 24-bit or greater graphics capability
  • 1.5 Mb ps download and 384Kbps upload speed to Internet
  • CPU 1.0 GHz processor or faster

Secure Access

Connections are provided in a secure environment ensuring that patient data is protected and false logins are traced
  • 128-bit encryption of transmitted information
  • Individual usernames for logins and access control
  • Automatic login tracking and reporting
  • Automatic logoff and timeouts for security in public locations
  • Supports United States HIPAA regulations
  • No transfer of patient data, only screen, keyboard and mouse information
  • Works with existing hospital firewall requirements
  • Support for Citrix farming and load-balancing

Connections to XiO, Monaco, and Focal Licenses

With full access to XiO treatment planning, Monaco, and Focal contouring, fusion, simulation and plan review capabilities, CMS.Direct Access offers complete flexibility.
  • Availability to all planning capabilities that are available through the keyboard and mouse
  • Connect to any XiO workstation
  • Connect to any Monaco workstation
  • Five concurrent remote sessions with one additional at the server console
  • Shadow feature shares a single view at multiple locations for training or consultation.