CCC Voice Recognition (CCC VRI)
CC VRI is designed to simplify the task of learning – and using – voice recognition.
CCC VRI is an enhanced system, based on Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9, which integrates voice recognition with the EMR. Voice recognition can be used to minimize, and even replace, transcription.
Many of the underlying functions within the CCC forms are voice-activated....allowing many operations to be performed via a voice command. For example, the command “Add diagnosis pharyngitis ” adds a diagnosis of pharyngitis to the patient’s problem list – from anywhere within that chart update.
Specially-designed, targeted voice commands can save three to four minutes of time spent documenting the patient visit...per patient.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
A CCC VRI license is $1500 per user. There are discounts for orders of 10 or more licenses.
Do I need to purchase my own copy of Dragon 9 Medical?
No. Each license of CCC VRI comes with a full Dragon 9 Medical license.
Do I need multiple licenses to load the software on multiple machines?
No. CCC VRI is licensed per user. Each user can load the software in multiple locations, (i.e. office, exam room, home computer.)
What are the system requirements?
- Windows XP or 2000
- Minimum 2 GB RAM for local Centricity installation (1GB for Citrix or Terminal Server)
- Minimum Pentium IV, 1 GHz or comparable (Recommended 2.4 GHz)
6 GB Free Hard Drive Disk Space
- 16 Bit Soundcard
What is the basis for these recommendations?
Voice recognition is a large consumer of system resources. In order to maintain acceptable performance and allow other applications to run simultaneously, sufficient system resources are ESSENTIAL. PERFORMANCE IS DEPENDANT UPON A COMBINATION OF PROCESSOR SPEED AND MEMORY. Minimum processor speed and minimum memory will provide the minimum acceptable performance. Increasing resources in either area (processor speed or RAM) toward recommended specifications will improve performance. CCC VRI utilizes virtual memory to assist in the processing, and 6 to 10 GB of free hard drive space provides the best performance.
What if I don’t meet these recommendations?
There is an option to install Dragon 8 Medical instead of Dragon 9. The hardware requirements are not as high, and the performance is perfectly acceptable. If machine specifications do not allow Dragon 9, then Dragon 8 is a viable option. The pricing is the same for Dragon 8 or Dragon 9. For Dragon 8 the memory and processor requirements are changed as follows.
- Minimum 1 GB RAM for local Centricity installation (512 MB for Citrix or Terminal Server)
- Minimum Pentium III, 800 MHz or comparable (Recommend P IV 2.4 GHz)
Is a special microphone required?
CCC recommends, and can provide, one of two voice recognition microphones. One is a handheld device which also functions as a trackball and mouse. The other is a headset option for hands-free operation. Microphones can be purchased from CCC or directly from the manufacturer.
Does CCC VRI work in the Citrix or terminal server environment?
CCC VRI must run on a local client installation. With that being said, if CCC VRI can be loaded on a local client it will function within an EMR through a Citrix or terminal server connection. The voice recognition is treated as another input device (like the keyboard). Dragon 9 has the option to install directly on the Citrix server and function as a published application. This does require more RAM allocation per user and should be discussed with IT before making your decision.
Is this Dragon Medical?
CCC VRI works with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 - Medical. A full license of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 - Medical is included with each CCC VRI license. You do not need to purchase Dragon separately. If you already own a Dragon NaturallySpeaking license, the price of CCC VRI is reduced due to the removal of the Dragon licensing requirement.
How is CCC VRI different from Dragon alone or other EMR voice recognition products?
CCC VRI has a streamlined and targeted training process which maximizes the functionality to the end user for use in the EMR. CCC VRI is integrated with the CCC forms and the internal functions. This automates many tasks which would ordinarily require multiple button clicks and/or keystrokes.
CCC VRI identifies the repetitious button click EMR tasks and automates them through voice activation. A process or task that requires multiple mouse clicks can now be done with a single voice command.
CCC VRI is integrated with the CCC multi-factorial functions. With a multi-factorial function, one MEL function can complete multiple tasks inside Centricity. This capability can be embedded within voice commands to allow a single voice command to order a medication, place an order (or orders), and document a procedure.
CCC VRI utilizes the Voice Recognition as a tool to optimize the use of the EMR rather than an alternative to the EMR. A solid understanding of the EMR allows the user to get the most out of the potential of the Voice Recognition.
Request a Formal Price Quote
E-mail the required information below to Michael Janas at mjanas@clinicalcontent.com
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