Merlin.net™ Patient Care Network

Connecting Patient Information for Reliable Decisions

The Merlin.net PCN allows key device data to be merged with existing patient data. This provides a single point of access for accurate, relevant patient information that is designed to enable physicians to spot trends earlier and make decisions faster, allowing efficient allocation of clinic resources and improved response to changing patient needs.

Improve Clinic Efficiency Through Advanced Connectivity

The Merlin.net PCN can help clinics make better use of their resources by helping improve care delivery with features including:

• InvisiLink^TM technology and RF devices – During implant, the combination allows device optimization to take place while the physician completes the implant procedure
  
• EHRDirect^TM Export technology – In the clinic, this technology merges key device data with existing patient data in electronic health records, consolidating data in one place
  
• DirectCall^TM Message – Delivers pre-recorded standard messages to patients – such as appointment transmission reminders – by phone or SMS text, reducing time spent making routine calls (Available in multiple languages)
  
• SmartSchedule™ Calendar – An online scheduler that lets a clinic choose the automated or manual scheduling, which allows follow-up scheduling to be customized to work with existing clinic processes
  
  

Enhance Patient Care with Device Alerts and Reports

Physicians can select which critical changes in a patient’s device or disease status require immediate attention with Merlin.net PCN’s DirectAlerts^TM notifications. The DirectTrend™ viewer gathers daily device information into an interactive report, which can provide enhanced visibility into disease trends and progression for improved clinical insight and streamlined patient management. Device-specific alert and notification options include:

• High Voltage Therapy Delivered, AT/AF Duration, Lead Impedance Out of Range and Device at ERI, for enhanced patient safety and the assurance of therapy delivery.
  
• Choice of delivery method (fax, phone, e-mail or SMS text) and time of notification (during or after office hours) to best meet physician and clinic protocols
  
  

Monitor More Device Patients with the First Fully Wireless Pacemaker Systems

With the introduction of the first wireless pacemakers from St. Jude Medical, the benefits of RF technology* are available to more patients than ever.

• The Accent™ RF pacemaker and the Anthem™ RF CRT-P offer industry-leading longevity and features that automatically sense and adjust parameters to maintain effective therapy
  
• Wireless functionality allows clinics to benefit from efficiencies gained through wireless implants, follow-ups and daily remote monitoring
  

* Wireless technology available in select markets.

Merlin.net Patient Care Network Version 4.0

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• DirectCall™ Message, an integrated and automated patient communication system designed to reduce routine calls usually performed by medical office staff
  
• A direct connection to electronic health record (EHR) systems without the need for expensive intermediary systems with EHRDirect™ Export. This feature meets the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE™) guidelines, supporting Health Level-7 (HL-7) standards.
  
• DirectTrend™ Viewer provides a dynamic view of device and clinical trends
  
• DirectAlerts™ Notification, a physician notification system for critical device alerts
  
• Online scheduling tool for automated follow-ups
  
• Standard database export format for external data processing
  
• Ability to view, print, archive and export up to 50 patient records at a time
  
• Archive storage capabilities for a minimum of seven years
  
• Compact, automatic bedside transmitter with wireless RF
  
• Collaboration feature allows physicians to exchange reports via built-in system