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CPR Reader Integration: Rapid Patient Identification & Registration

1. Overview​

The CPR Reader integration allows your clinic to use hardware card readers to instantly scan government-issued identification cards or clinic-specific health cards. By extracting data directly from a card’s chip or magnetic stripe, this add-on eliminates manual data entry, reduces registration errors, and significantly speeds up the patient check-in process.

2. Benefits​

  • Rapid Check-in: Instantly populate patient demographic fields by scanning their ID card, reducing wait times at the reception desk.
  • Improved Accuracy: Eliminates typos and manual entry mistakes associated with typing names, IDs, and birth dates.
  • Fraud Prevention: Validates the authenticity of the identification card presented, ensuring the person receiving care is the authorized holder of the card.
  • Seamless Workflow: Once scanned, the patient’s file is immediately pulled up, allowing staff to verify or update information in seconds.

3. Installation / Activation​

  1. Hardware Connection: Connect the CPR Reader device to your computer via USB or Bluetooth.
  2. Access Marketplace: Log in as an administrator and navigate to Settings > Integrations > Add-ons.
  3. Authorize: Locate "CPR Reader," click Activate, and follow the prompts to install the necessary device drivers.
  4. Calibration: Perform a test scan using a standard ID card to ensure the system correctly maps the extracted data to the corresponding fields in the patient record.

4. Configuration​

  • Data Field Mapping: Customize which information from the card (e.g., Name, National ID, Address, Date of Birth) should be automatically saved to the patient profile.
  • Auto-Registration: Set a rule to automatically create a "New Patient" profile if the scanned card data is not found in your existing database.
  • Verification Alerts: Enable alerts to notify staff if a scanned card is expired or flagged in the system.

5. Usage Guide​

  1. Start Registration: Navigate to the "New Patient" or "Check-in" screen.
  2. Scan Card: Insert or swipe the patient's ID card through the CPR reader.
  3. Review Data: The system will display the extracted information on the screen; verify the details are correct.
  4. Complete/Update: Confirm the data to either save the new profile or update the existing patient’s contact information.

6. Frequently Asked Questions​

  • Does the reader store patient information? No, the reader only facilitates the transfer of data from the card to the Invent Medical software; no data is retained on the device itself.
  • Can I use multiple readers? Yes, you can deploy CPR readers at every reception desk, and each will sync with the central server independently.
  • What if a card is damaged? If the reader cannot extract data, the system will prompt you to enter the ID number manually.