OrthoAmerica Online Cranial Training Program - eBRACE Web Portal Overview

Introduction

• eBRACE web portal: Submit cranial scans and orders for STAR cranial products.
• Importance of communication between OrthoAmerica and clinicians.
• OrthoAmerica staff includes customer service, technical, and clinical teams for support.
• OrthoMerica collaborates globally with clinicians of various experience levels.

eBRACE Portal

• Facilitates communication and provides a template for STARBAN orders.
• Allows clinicians to add details for optimized patient fit and function.
• Part of OrthoAmerica's FDA labeling includes specific orthotic designs and processes.
• Proprietary information unique to StarBand, non-alterable without significant steps.

Ordering Process Considerations

• Understand treatment goals and expectations before ordering.
• Consider growth needed, expected, and correction priorities.
• Clinician's comfort with modifying and fitting the StarBand.

Scanning Systems

• StarScanner and SmartSoc systems for scanning.
• Different processes but same information needed for eBRACE orders.

Key Information for Scan Submission

• Corrected age, measurement units, head circumference, cranial width and length.
• Accuracy verified by quality control; deviations may prompt clinician contact.

Diagnosis and Product Selection

• Provide detailed information on head shape, alignments, diagnosis, syndromes.
• Options accessed via dropdowns in the portal.
• Selecting appropriate cranial remolding orthosis from OrthoAmerica’s star family.

Modification Options

• Asymmetry correction: Correct asymmetry only, correct proportion, and full correction.
• Based on child's age and head shape.
• Strategic buildups for circumference, length, width adjustments.
• Comments section critical for specific clinician instructions.

Design and Fit Adjustments

• Various Star Family designs for different clinical cases.
• StarBand vs. Starlight designs: differences in material and application.

Additional Modifications and Options

• Positional modifications, trim lines, and other design preferences.
• Default settings for standard StarBand, changes only as specified by clinicians.

Comments Section Importance

• Use simple, bullet-pointed instructions to communicate specific clinical needs.
• Overrides default settings, essential for accurate fabrication.

FDA and Documentation

• Off-label requests require a letter of medical necessity.
• Ensures compliance with FDA and documentation for fabrication justifications.

Shipping and Billing

• Ensure accuracy in shipping and billing to avoid delays.
• Timely delivery within 14 days from scan date, expedited options available.

Conclusion

• Completion of the module and transition to quiz and survey.