The Child Development Information System (CDIS) is a computer application. It makes the delivery of healthcare more effective and efficient.
It does this by:
- improving safety and outcomes
- expediting service delivery
- maximising health care provider utilisation
- keeping costs under control, by eliminating duplicate data entry and other significant redundancies.
About the system
The system was built as part of an integrated healthcare solution. This is known as the Electronic Knowledge and Information Data System (eKIDS).
The CDIS works with both outdated and new applications. You can tailor it to fit your information requirements and workflow preferences.
The CDIS stores data within a reliable and secure centralised database.
Functionality includes:
- tracking client activity
- service and history recording
- referral workflow
- appointment and clinical availability scheduling
- clinical assessment
- treatment and review
- detailed reporting.
The CDIS has many advantages including:
- compatibility with existing technology and infrastructure
- the ability to streamline data collection
- flexible reporting
- enhances communication between key stakeholders and healthcare professionals.
This leads to outcomes that include happier and healthier families.
- CDIS Training environment - guidance and usage(opens in a new window)Word 250.17 KB
CDIS documents – updated 2020
CDIS User update - Dec 2020(opens in a new window)Word 461.07 KBCDIS Delivered hours guide(opens in a new window)Word 414.21 KBCDIS Programs active list update - Dec 2020(opens in a new window)Word 405.14 KBCDIS Additional assessment tools - Dec 2020(opens in a new window)Word 1.29 MBCDIS reporting update - Dec 2020(opens in a new window)Word 412.45 KBCDIS Enhanced MCH Guide(opens in a new window)Word 1.85 MBCDIS Enhanced MCH migration guide(opens in a new window)Word 996.4 KBCDIS Sleep and settling - outreach guide(opens in a new window)Word 1.28 MBCDIS Workaround for group session outcomes - Dec 2020(opens in a new window)Word 842.09 KB MCH practice processes
New users
Getting started in Child Development Information System(opens in a new window)Word 671.69 KBPrivacy framework for Maternal and Child Health services(opens in a new window)Word 391.61 KBPrivacy factsheet for families using the Maternal and Child Health service(opens in a new window)Word 385.73 KBOther resources
Practice note - creating and deactivating CDIS users(opens in a new window)Word 1.75 MBPractice note - CDIS client correspondence and Client Not Present(opens in a new window)Word 685.49 KBPractice note - group delivery from another service provider(opens in a new window)Word 807.68 KBChild Development Information System - when a child becomes a parent process(opens in a new window)Word 665.48 KBChild Development Information System - Victorian Infant Hearing Screening Program (VIHSP) risk factor update(opens in a new window)Word 828.88 KBChild Development Information System discharge summary process(opens in a new window)Word 373.79 KBChild Development Information System consultation process(opens in a new window)Word 567.4 KBUpdated 28 Aug 2024CDIS transfer process(opens in a new window)Word 434.65 KBChild Development Information System birth notification process(opens in a new window)Word 464.56 KBChild Development Information System calendar process(opens in a new window)Word 3.82 MBChild Development Information System counselling and recommended contact processes(opens in a new window)Word 873.25 KBChild Development Information System groups process(opens in a new window)Word 446.07 KBChild Development Information System initial group set up process(opens in a new window)Word 702.86 KBChild Development Information System internal referral process(opens in a new window)Word 2.19 MBChild Development Information System open change and close process(opens in a new window)Word 520.36 KBChild Development Information System out-of-home care program process(opens in a new window)Word 374.8 KBChild Development Information System recording KAS and/or additional consultations by telephone video link or face to face(opens in a new window)Word 711.29 KBChild Development Information System external referral process(opens in a new window)Word 3.5 MBChild Development Information System process guidance for information sharing workaround 201920(opens in a new window)Word 553.38 KBCDIS Client Not Present user guide July 2021(opens in a new window)Word 547.73 KBWebinar series
1. Introduction(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Calendar overview.
- Home page.
- Duplicate tab.
- Back arrow.
- Refresh.
- CDIS HelpDesk Portal.
- Calendar icons.
- Create non-client appointment.
- Pending consultation report.
2. Search for a client(opens in a new window) (password required)
- State and local search.
- How to search: name. mobile, ID, address.
- Advanced search option.
- Select client.
- If client not found.
3. Create client appointment(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Make appointment from calendar.
- Make appointment from client screen.
4. Overview of a client history(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Client summary page: Update details.
- Client consent: Victorian MCH Service.
- Client relationships: Add/Create.
- Alerts/Flags.
- History & notes.
5. Consultation(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Commencing consultations.
- Growth details and history.
- Nutrition and history.
- Family health and wellbeing.
- Assessments: KAS and additional assessments.
- Counselling: Child and family/mother reasons.
- Recommended contacts.
- Notes: Documentation.
- Outcomes: Only for Enhanced MCH Service.
- Saving consultations: Draft and save.
6. External referral(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Creating an external referral from within consultation.
- Creating an external referral from child history.
7. Miscellaneous(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Did Not Attend from Calendar.
- Telephone consultation.
- Client Not Present.
- Add attachment.
- MCH CDIS processes.
- How to open a duplicate tab.
8. Birth notices(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Creating a new client history from Birth Notices received.
9. Offer of a home visit(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Birth notification visit.
- Offer of home visit.
- Pre-home visit safety assessment.
10. Create client record(opens in a new window) (password required)
- State search.
- Creating new client record when client born interstate, overseas or. transferring in from non-CDIS council.
11. Transfer(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Transfer process in from a CDIs council.
- Changing internal sites.
- Open/change/close process when client moves interstate/overseas or to a non-CDIs council.
12. Stillborn(opens in a new window) (password required)
- All processes required to accurately document a stillborn baby.
13. Universal Active List(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Viewing active list by site for list of overdue KAS consults.
14. Groups(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Adding new group dates.
- Manage groups to add facilitators.
- Adding clients to waitlist or directly to group.
- Documenting attendance, individual observations and group notes.
15. Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (EMCH)(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Referring the PCG to EMCH service.
- Assigning EMCH referral to a clinician.
- Adding children to EMCH program.
- Scheduling appointments in EMCH.
- EMCH closure.
16. Out of Home Care Program(opens in a new window) (password required)
- Adding clients to Out of Home Care Program through the Internal Referral.
- Accepting the Out of Home Care Internal Referral.
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