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What information is needed from the HIE manager to configure Cerner Portal access?

Care record
Beginner

To configure access to the Cerner Portal in EMIS Web, specific information must be obtained from the Health Information Exchange (HIE) manager. The critical details required include the Portal Base URL, Secret Key, and Initialisation Vector. These credentials are necessary to activate Cerner Millennium HIE portal access for your organisation within EMIS Web.

Activation Steps

Once you have acquired the necessary credentials from your HIE manager, activate the Cerner Millennium HIE portal viewing feature by following these steps:

  • Access the Organisation Configuration section within EMIS Web.
  • Select your organisation from the navigation pane.
  • In the Edit Organisation screen, navigate to the Cerner Portal configuration.
  • In the Allow Portal Access field, select Yes, then input the Portal Base URL, Secret Key, and Initialisation Vector.
  • Click OK to save your changes. You may need to log out and back into EMIS Web for changes to take effect.
If configured correctly, Cerner Portal access can significantly enhance efficiency, allowing healthcare professionals to view patient data effortlessly, improving data sharing and care delivery across platforms.

For organisations using EMIS Web, such integrations offer a streamlined approach to accessing comprehensive patient records, saving time for administrators and improving interdepartmental communication.

Category
Care record
Sub category
Integrations
Difficulty
Beginner

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