FAQ - Clinical
Some of the most frequently asked clinical questions regarding the EDITLife transplant management software system
How does EDITLife streamline the Cell Therapy and Solid Organ Transplant processes?
The EDITLife transplant management software system is designed specifically to simplify Cell Therapy (including SCT, CAR-T and other IECTs, and Gene Therapy) and Solid Organ Transplant (Kidney, Lung, Liver, Heart, and Pancreas) clinical workflows. The system saves valuable time while increasing efficiency and productivity through innovation and automation. EDITLife provides the right tools, at the right time, in the right place.
Is EDITLife as easy to use as everyone says it is?
Absolutely! EDITLife’s intuitive user interface mirrors your clinical workflow, making it very easy to use and simple to train new staff.
The transplant data management system generally uses words instead of icons so there is no doubt about what things mean. Inbound and outbound interfaces reduce data entry. Configurable drop-downs make it easier to enter data. The system does a lot of work for you – auto-generating graphs, auto-checking resources, calculating cell counts, and so much more. Anyone who knows how to use a mouse can produce ad-hoc reports – it’s that easy!
A comprehensive, integrated, single system, EDITLife helps you save valuable time, allowing more time for what matters most: patient care.
Can the EDITLife software be configured to meet our specific needs? Is that something we need your help with or can we do it ourselves?
EDITLife is highly configurable – meaning that you get the advantages of custom software without the time and cost of developing it yourself!
IT professionals on the EDITLife Team will work closely with your system administrator/superuser during the implementation phase to configure the system to meet your center’s needs.
After go-live, you can continue to easily configure the software to meet your ongoing needs – with our help if needed.
Configure components include:
- Lab/Serology/Vital codes, including threshold and translated results
- Lab and Vital sets
- Medication and treatment names
- Procedures
- Problems
- Selection/Care Conference items
- Dropdown options and defaults
- Data displayed in grids
- Alert parameters and patient thresholds
- Medical History/Co-Morbidity content
- Date/Time settings
- Patient Banner labels
- and much more…
The system is also flexible for users. Ways that users can configure EDITLife include:
- Customizing the User Dashboard
- Selecting a Landing Page
- Choosing a Proxy
What if we get stuck? Do you provide support for EDITLife?
Yes, we provide unparalleled, proactive support before, during, and after go-live to prevent and resolve issues quickly.
Our team has years of IT experience and a proven understanding of the transplant workflow and is dedicated to ensuring that the system is integral to your operations.
Can our center just use our EHR to manage our data?
EDITLife is designed to go beyond what you can do with your hospital EHR.
The system captures, stores, displays, analyzes, and reports much more transplant-specific data than what is stored in the EHR – transplant-specific data that can be used for administrative, clinical, and research purposes.
Unlike your encounter-centric EHR, EDITLife is patient-centric, meaning that you get a more comprehensive view of the full patient journey. And there’s no need for searching for data – everything is right where it needs to be, at your fingertips.
With EDITLife, you can, e.g., view side-by-side donor/recipient comparisons, capture data on potential donors not entered in the EHR, and review current and historical procedure results on one screen.
Does EDITLife help us with compliance?
EDITLife was designed to help you maintain FACT/CIBMTR compliance. The tools provided support the documentation of your adherence to FACT and other regulatory standards.
EDITLife Checklists, e.g., support compliance with Clinical Program, Marrow Collection, and Apheresis Collection Standards. Our Protocol tools support standards in each of these categories, as well as Processing Facility Standards.
Does EDITLife handle CAR-T?
The EDITLife Cellular Therapy module – a comprehensive, integrated module that collects real-world evidence for regulatory requirements and research – captures and reports on all aspects of CAR-T infusions and outcomes. The system provides the tools needed to follow patients for the FDA-required period of 15 years to assess the risk of development of subsequent neoplasms and other potential adverse effects.
The module supports SCT, CAR-T and other IECTs, and Gene Therapy.
We're concerned about data security. Is there a way to control who has access to patient data?
We’ve designed EDITLife to keep your data protected.
Thoroughly trained to configure security settings during implementation, your System Administrator(s) will manage Users and assign Create, Read, Update, and Delete permissions per role(s) – with our assistance if needed.
Which solid organ transplant modules are available in EDITLife?
EDITLife Solid Organ is an effective and efficient end-to-end solution for managing the complex Solid Organ transplant clinical workflow.
Innovative pre- and post-transplant features streamline the workflow for adult and pediatric centers of all sizes that perform Heart, Lung, Kidney, Pancreas, and Liver transplants. Our software also addresses linked Heart-Lung and Kidney-Pancreas transplants.
Do you offer software for the cell processing lab?
Yes, we have a fully-integrated module (LABHero) for the cell processing lab. Built on a single, unified platform, EDITLife connects the cell processing lab to the cell therapy clinic and apheresis unit – or can stand on its own.
LABHero improves quality and compliance and increases efficiency by integrating workflows and streamlining processes. The module manages:
- Cell products for cell therapy, from Collection through Infusion, focusing on product processing and product inventory/storage.
- Donor activities involved with Screening, Eligibility, Scheduling, and Collection.
Having the ability to share data among the cell processing lab, cell therapy clinic, and apheresis unit improves communication. Keeping everyone on the same page (e.g., the HCT calendar) helps with planning and timing.
LABHero captures data components required by regulatory agencies. Unique features and advanced tools in LABHero include
- Inventory Management (Product, Reagents/Supplies/Kits Inventory, and Equipment).
- A user-friendly Protocol Builder for managing and standardizing protocols.
- ISBT 128 product barcoding and labeling.
- User-configurable dashboards with real-time data to drive daily activities.
- Recall functionality.
- Comprehensive audit trails.
- Protected History tables.
Automatically-updated Product Lists organize products to increase lab efficiency.
