Introduction

Clinical data management system for sleep apnea programs with comprehensive patient tracking and medical exam monitoring.

Welcome to DataMed

DataMed is a comprehensive clinical data management system designed specifically for sleep apnea treatment programs. Built with Django, it provides healthcare professionals with powerful tools to manage patient lifecycles, track medical exams, and monitor treatment effectiveness over 18-month program cycles.

Quick Start

Get DataMed up and running in minutes

Patient Management

Learn about patient registration and lifecycle tracking

Medical Modules

Explore clinical exam and monitoring features

API Reference

Integrate with DataMed’s Django views and models

Key Features

DataMed provides everything you need to manage sleep apnea treatment programs:

Patient Lifecycle Management

Track patients through 18-month program cycles with automatic capita month calculation and status management (Active/Suspended/Terminated).

Comprehensive Exam Tracking

Record polysomnography studies, CPAP/BiPAP monitoring, psychology sessions, nutrition consultations, and pulmonology visits.

Sleep Apnea Monitoring

Track AHI scores, device usage, pressure settings, mask types, and treatment effectiveness with automatic correction percentage calculations.

Follow-up System

Automatic tracking of patient visits with alerts for patients without recent follow-up, ensuring continuous care.

Dashboard Analytics

Real-time statistics, capita month distribution charts, and patient alerts for actionable insights.

Data Export

Export clinical records and reports using django-import-export integration for external analysis and reporting.

Colombian Healthcare Integration

DataMed is tailored for the Colombian healthcare system with built-in support for:

• Document Types: RC, TI, CC, CE, PA, PPT
• Geographic Coverage: All Colombian departments and major cities
• EPS Integration: Ecopetrol, Sanitas, and extensible to other entities
• Regulatory Compliance: Capita-based billing cycles and program management

Technology Stack

DataMed is built on robust, proven technologies:

• Framework: Django 4.2 with Python
• Database: PostgreSQL (production) / SQLite (development)
• Authentication: Django’s built-in auth system with role-based access
• Deployment: Render-ready with Gunicorn and WhiteNoise for static files
• Data Management: django-import-export for bulk operations

Who Uses DataMed?

DataMed is designed for healthcare organizations managing sleep apnea treatment programs:

• Sleep Medicine Centers: Track polysomnography studies and treatment outcomes
• Respiratory Therapy Programs: Monitor CPAP/BiPAP device usage and patient adaptation
• Multi-disciplinary Clinics: Coordinate care across psychology, nutrition, and pulmonology
• Healthcare Administrators: Generate reports and track program compliance

Next Steps

Installation Guide

Install and configure DataMed for your environment

Quick Start Tutorial

Register your first patient and record clinical exams

User Guides

Learn best practices for managing patient data

Deployment

Deploy DataMed to production with Render or Docker