<H3>Special Instructions</H3><p> <p>DEC_Validated_Data_RC  is defined in the context of DOR/DOC pairs where the DOR and/or the DOC supports  validated messages or both validated and unvalidated messages. It also tests DOFs  to verify that they do not fail or compromise the validation indicator when  transmitting validation flags. Validation means the caregiver has reviewed the  results. </p> <ul>     <li>     If  the DOR is capable of sending only unvalidated data do not perform this test.     </li>     <li>     If  no DOC capable of distinguishing validated from unvalidated data is available,  do not perform this test.    </li>     <li>     If  the DOR is capable of sending validated data this test evaluates its ability to  send messages containing the validation flag and to support a DOC that can  distinguish the validation flag. If the DOR is capable of only sending  validated messages this test may be combined with the  DEC_One_to_One_Communication test.    </li> </ul> <p>NOTE: A DOC must succeed in accepting data with or  without the validation flag. A DOC capable of distinguishing validated/unvalidated  data should test against at least one DOR that sends validated messages and be  able to identify whether the validation is entered/not validated, or final. It  may also distinguish among other values for the flag. </p> <p>NOTE: This test can be coordinated with the One to  One Communication test.</p> <p>NOTE: This test need be performed only once for  DORs and for DOCs that support validated messages. These systems, however, may  be asked to conduct the test multiple times to satisfy other partners&rsquo; needs  for testing. </p> <p>There  are three variations of this test; be sure you select the right one:</p> <ul>     <li>DEC_ Validated _RC</li>     <ul>      <li>DOR and DOC; the DOR and the DOC  have succeeded with DEC_One_to_One_Communication </li>     </ul>         <li>DEC_ Validated _FC</li>     <ul>      <li>DOR and DOF are contained in the  same system; the DOR and DOC have succeeded with DEC_One_to_One_Communication </li>     </ul>         <li>DEC_SPD_ Validated _RFC</li>     <ul>      <li>Standalone DOF, input to the DOF  requires the DOF to act as a DOC, and will need a DOR as partner; the DOF has previously  succeeded in testing as a DOC with a DOR to assure it can receive PCD-01  messages.</li>     </ul>     </ul> <p>NOTE: Test names  are the same for all systems. They play partner roles. Developers of sending  systems are responsible for coordinating with their partners <em>in advance of the Connectathon</em> to assure that the receiving systems are able to receive <em>and preferably distinguish, validation of </em>at least the minimum  three physiologic parameters required for this test. Parameter values should be  realistic for a patient in a cardiac ICU bed or on an OR table. </p> </p><H3>Description</H3><p>Conduct DEC_One_to_One_Communication before proceeding.</p><p>DORs will send, and DOCs will receive physiologic parameters for any patient in a previous test. DOR will send validated data to a DOC that can distinguish validated data from unvalidated data. </p><p>NOTE: This test need be conducted only once to verify the ability to send or receive validated data.</p><H3>Evaluation</H3><p>Project manager or monitor will observe the displays provided by the sending system and partner. The physiologic parameters and their measurement values, including the time of parameter measurement will be compared. The type of display/documentation by the receiving system is not constrained, it need only be clinically useful.</p><p>Success: For the DOR, if there is evidence that validated data was sent, and for the DOC that validation was distinguished, and the patient, measurements and time of measurement sent matches those received, will indicate the test has been successful. </p> 