March 18, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.5.0 Released

• Enhancements to grids like staff personal and sedation medication to improve functionality and increase reliability such as sorting of dosages in list.
• There is now a Use Defaults for letters/instructions.
• All dropdown menus automatically resize width and height so you can see all choice at once without scrolling.
• You can now list all providers being copied at the bottom of the procedure note. There is a check box that is defaultable on the letters/instructions screen.
• We have added the ability to have header and footers for both referral letter and patient handout. They can be the same or different than procedure report. If you want to modify the referral letter or patient handout to include company logo please contact your primary CORI site liaison, be sure to have the sample already in digital format.

March 2, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.4.8 Released

Modified application to better document patients under 4 months old also improved documentation of diagnosis for ERCP findings.

February 18, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.4.7 Released

We have improved the Motility and ERCP procedure modules. Here are some other improvements we have made:

• Added several instruments and wire types to ERCP, if you need others added let us know.
• Increased the size of text boxes for post exam instructions for better documentation; you don't just have to use hours or days anymore.
• Updated several items in ERCP including units used to better reflect the correct units.
• Can now type a decimal in more places for Motility and ERCP, if we missed one let us know.

February 5, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.4.5 Released

Improved performance when importing images. Here are some other changes we have made:

• Updated several fields in different modules to accept decimals instead of only allowing whole numbers.
• Now able to attach images to several ERCP findings: parasites, prior surgery, stricture/stenosis, stones, tumor, leak/extravasation, sclerosing cholangitis.
• Reworked the Lithotripsy therapy screen in ERCP.
• Added patient's DOB as a dynamic field for patient handout, please speak with your CORI admin to update your patient handout.
• NP has been added as a clinical degree to both staff and providers screen.

January 28, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.4.3 Released

This release has improved the ease to enter pathology, no longer is a pathology id required unless you have multiple specimens from the same finding. We have made other minor improvements in addition to the following:

• Updated the History screen so you can better document anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant or anti-platelet prior to procedure.
• Added the ability to make estimates for history of adenompatous polyps or colorectal cancer in the colonoscopy indications screen.
• On the referral letter, it will print the providers full name plus credentials instead of their first and last.
• Added the sedation medication nalbuphine with the default doses 10 mg and 20 mg. To modify the name or default dosage list please speak to your system administrator.
• Postprocedure now has postprocedure notes where you can enter general postprocedure information. This will print under the postprocedure section of the report.

January 8, 2010 – CORI version 4.1.4.2 Released

CORI is once again requiring withdrawal time for colonoscopies, only if the cecum is reached. This is very important data used for research and quality measures. Here is a list of other features in this update:

• Reason for incomplete procedure is now required
• Gram (g) has been added as a medication unit
• Moxifloxacin has been added to the list of antibiotics
• Lithotripsy can now be documented as an ERCP therapy
• Updated events screen to better document hypoxia and bleeding

December 30, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.4.1 Released

Don't see a medication dosage on the list? Just type it in! You can now type in custom dosages for any medication or select it from the list. We also added the following features:

• Added "No further examinations recommended" as a recommended screening or surveillance interval.
• Record distance from anal verge for the following colon findings: polyp, tumor.
• Reassessment performed checkbox, found in the preprocedure screen.
• Retroflexion performed checkbox, found in the procedure screen for appropriate procedure types.
• Added Biliary / Pancreatic Manometry as a ERCP finding.

December 3, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.4.0 Released

You can now document the following procedures in the motility module: Ambulatory pH test, Esophageal and Anorectal manometry. CORI now requires that a procedure type be selected to ensure better documentation.

November 19, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.3.7 Released

Minor bug fixes and post procedure comments have been added for better documentation.

November 6, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.3.6 Released

Mostly a maintenance release with improvements to CORI's EMR/EHR interfaces and other minor changes. The following queries have been added to the list group: Overdue pathology 1, Pathology Findings and Postprocedure Events.

October 27, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.3.5 Released

You can now record the following procedures in the Non-Endoscopic module: dilation, liver biopsy, paracentesis, and/or tube manipulations.

October 14, 2009 – CORI version 4.1.3.2 Released

Several improvements have been made to the CORI software.

• Race & ethnicity can now be documented in CORI after the procedure note is completed. If needed, you will be prompted for this information when you sign the procedure.
• You can now include the following items from the Assessment/Plan screen in the patient handout: recommended next screening, medication plan, scheduling and other plan. Please contact CORI technical support if you need assistance.
• Capnography can now be documented in Preprocedure screen; this is also a default-enabled field.
• Several improvements to the HL7 interfaces improving usability.

September 16, 2009 – Request Additional Medications

September 16, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.3.1 Released

• PEG or PEJ tube placement can now be recorded in CORI v4. You can open the form from the Findings screen by clicking on the appropriate site and choosing "Tube Placement" from the Findings list.
• More pertinent negatives can now be documented easily on the Findings screen.

September 9, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.3.0 Released

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedures can now be recorded in CORI v4!
In addition to this new procedure module, this version includes:

• Nausea/vomiting is now an indication for an EGD.
• Comments fields in the Preprocedure & Procedure screens can now be part of your active defaults.
• Procedures that could not be completed no longer require you to document a finding.

August 21, 2009 – Medications Added

Ketamine has been added to the sedation medication list and misoprostol has been added to the new medications list. Your administrator can modify the dosage list if required.

August 9, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.2.6 Released

Several improvements have been made to the CORI software. An improvement you will notice is the procedure codes have been updated to allow for any codes to be used and not just numbers; procedure codes for high and low risk screening colonoscopy have been corrected to G0105 & G0121. The majority of the improvements are things you don't see but will minimize the amount of disruption you encounter while using CORI including the ability to reconnect to the server after a problem has occurred.

July 23, 2009 – Medication Added

Levofloxacin has been added as a new medication under preprocedure antibiotic. Your administrator can modify the dosage list if required.

July 9, 2009 – Medication Added

Dexlansoprazole has been added as a new medication under PPI drug type. Your administrator can modify the dosage list if required.

July 2, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.2.5 Released

Several Improvements have been made to the CORI reporting software:

• Click on the Queries button to see the new queries interface. Now you have more options for querying your data. We are also working on other reports for you so that you can better answer questions about your practice.
• Procedure reports can customized more than before. If you notice a problem with your current reports or wish to have your reports reformatted please contact CORI technical support at (888) 786–2674.
• Several improvements in the content have been made, including a way to document "Time-out performed" on the Preprocedure screen, supplemental oxygen details on the Unplanned Events screen, and additional scheduling options are available on the Assessment/Plan screen.

June 3, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.2.1 Released

CORI reports are now more compact! Any reports signed starting today will use this new layout designed to fit more on the page. If your report has extra space at the bottom of each page, a CORI Site Liaison will be in contact to correct this by the end of the week.

May 28, 2009 – Medication Added

Sucralfate has been added as a new medication under other GI medications. Your administrator can modify the dosage list if required.

May 27, 2009 – CORI Investigators at DDW

May 21, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.2.0 Released

Several exciting features have been added including:

• Announcements have been added to the home screen. This allows us to tell you about updates and also about our research and publications.
• You can now specify defaults on the Preprocedure and Procedure documentation pages. These defaults are specific for each endoscopist. Here's what you do: In the first procedure that you document, put in the information on each page that is standard for you. Then click the "Save as default" button at the bottom right of each page. In your subsequent procedures, just click on the "Use defaults" button at the top to fill those fields with your default information. Be sure to edit any fields that are not correct. Note that not all fields on each page can have defaults, including none of the required fields. If you like this feature and want other fields included, please let us know.
• Morphine has been added as a sedation medication. Your administrator can modify the dosage list if required.

April 23, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.1.6 Released

• Document your laryngeal exams now as a finding in EGD reports
• You can now document the quality of bowel preps using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS)
• New sedation medications have been added
• BMI is automatically recalculated if you switch the units between English and Metric
• Was the list of procedure personnel roles too long? Not anymore.
• Easily record your preprocedure rectal examinations on the Physical Exam page
• History of breast or ovarian cancer has been added to the Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoisdoscopy
• Indications pages to help you better document your patient's screening risk

March 30, 2009 – Endoscopic Ultrasound

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) module will be coming soon to CORI.

March 27, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.1.5 Released

The following improvements and bug fixes have been included in this release:

• Continued improvements to the procedure report.
• Added diagnosis codes (ICD9)
• Enforce password expiration
• Improved logic for handling cleared controls

February 25, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.1.2 Released

The following improvements and bug fixes have been included in this release:

• Reassigning a procedure report to a different patient is now easier, thanks to improvements in the search functions.
• On the Data screen, when running QA reports for a specific physician, the list of available endoscopists is now sorted alphabetically.
• A bug has been resolved which prevented ERCP findings from printing on procedure reports.
• Improvements have been made to the Instruments form in the Admin section

February 06, 2009 – CORI Version 4.1.1.0 Released

CAPSULE Endoscopies can now be recorded in CORIv4! In addition to this new procedure module, this version includes:

• "Remodeling" of some finding detail forms to make them more visually consistent
• File time is now displayed for images imported from disk
• We have also begun a review of the security permissions to insure they meet business needs and are appropriately enforced. Some improvements have already been made and are available in this release.

February 05, 2009 – Research Information Updated

Information under research has been updated to include updated information about recent studies and other general information about research at CORI.

December 16, 2008 – Flash Demo

A Flash Demonstration is now available to see the CORI software in action. To view the demo you can click on the flash demo link found under Quick Links or under Software.

December 10, 2008 – Limited Support Notice

CORI is committed to offering support to our users to ensure reliability of our software and help with any problems technical or not. Because of the holiday schedule our office will be closed the following days:

• December 25, 2008
• December 26, 2008
• January 1, 2008
• January 2, 2008

December 2, 2008 – Website Updated

Improvement in web site navigation and content updated.

December 1, 2008 – CORI Version 4.1.0.6 Released

Various Bug fixes applied and improved software reliability. Also added the ability for users to print out chart labels.

September 11, 2008 – CORI Version 4.1.0.3 Released

Active defaults have been upgraded to allow for multiple line entries with one button click. Sites that use a combination of sedation medications for their procedures will be able to add that to a report with a single button click.

If a staff endoscopist creates a new procedure report they will automatically be entered into the procedure personnel grid and listed as the responsible endoscopist. A nice time savings in most cases and always editable if not true for that procedure.

August 20, 2008 – CORI Version 4.1.0.2 Released

Improved automatic importing of current physical exam information into new procedure reports.

Post-procedure patient instructions, such as time to avoid alcohol or resume medications, can now have the time entered as either hours or days. Improved standardization of all surgical history screens.