PORTABLE DATA COLLECTION
Advanced Information Management, Inc., announces the release of all its Windows applications working with portable pen terminals. Using radio- frequency communications, users do not need to be cabled to their computers. They can collect data for MDS anytime, anywhere.
MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE
MPulse Maintenance Software[TM], a division of Spectech LLC, introduces MPulse Enterprise[TM], maintenance software that utilizes your network server and the Internet. This product is designed for facilities that own multiple buildings in diverse locations that need to connect to a central database via a WAN, an Intranet or the Internet.
MPulse Gold[TM] incorporates a new user security and management authorization system. A new component, the Remote Work Request[TM] module, allows anyone on the network to initiate a work request. As with all MPulse Maintenance Software, Gold supports multiple asset types, key and lock control management, and linked inventory and purchase requisitions. Users easily create and schedule preventive maintenance, generate work orders, and report on maintenance history. Current MPulse Maintenance Software users can upgrade to MPulse Gold seamlessly.
LONG-TERM CARE SOFTWARE
EDI LTC Systems offers user-friendly software for long-term care, including clinical and financial applications. Our software handles Inquiry and Sales Tracking, Preadmissions Screening, Admissions, Physicians' Orders, Assessments, Treatment, Care Plan, Progress Notes, MDS2, RUGs-III, RAPs, PPS, Billing for all payers with A/R; provides detailed management information online and in reports; and streamlines workflow in nursing, subacute care, assisted living, independent living and adult day care; and consolidates data across units and multiple facilities as required. It can significantly reduce the administrative workload and quickly show a positive ROI. For unusual needs, the software is quickly and easily customized.
The system is Lotus-Notes-based, fully integrated, 32-bit for efficiency (works on Windows 95/NT, AS/400 or UNIX), Web-ready, and HCFA and Y2K compliant. It is flexible enough to work with popular hardware and networks on sensitive data systems now and into the future.
CASE-MIX ANALYSIS
The Achieve PathLinks[TM] Case Mix Coach[TM] analyzes MDS data from any vendor's MDS software, enabling users to submit consistent, accurate reimbursement documentation. Upon completing the MDS documentation, users can send their MDS data to the Case Mix Coach for review. The Case Mix Coach will generate several reports to help identify inconsistencies or changes that could lead to RUGs-III reclassification.
QUALITY-OF-LIFE MODULE
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has introduced a new module for its Facilitator Quality Manager[TM] software to help long-term care facilities make quality-of-life improvements in areas that include: family involvement; respect and independence issues; and issues involving nursing home staff, treatment settings, dining, and safety and security. This module lets the facility and staff identify areas needing improvement, prioritize the improvement efforts that will have the greatest impact on residents and measure their effectiveness.
TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE
ADI's Standard Time[TM] for Windows is a 32-bit, open-database-compliant time and attendance system. Its ODBC interface permits it to be used with a facility's existing database. Available for single or multiuser operation, the system has a variety of functions, such as flexible reporting, accruals, scheduling, password security, payroll interfaces and online help.
Additional options include bell-signal control, access control and report writer. Data collection is facilitated through terminals, PC Punch, wands or handheld units.
REFERRAL AND MARKETING SOFTWARE
Ideal Software publishes REPS for Windows, designed specifically for the long-term care market. As a lead- management tool, REPS allows you to track information about your leads and maintain a diary of your activity with those leads.
The REPS referral-source-tracking function maintains information on those companies and individuals who might refer prospective residents.
The third function of REPS is marketing analysis. Using all the information maintained in lead management and referral source tracking, the program can generate a variety of executive and summary reports that assist in managing and evaluating market activities.
ELECTRONIC FOOD BUYING DIRECTORY
Thomas Food Industry Register has announced its revised 1999/2000 Buying Guide, which will be available in print and CD-ROM versions, including free annual updates.
The Buying Guide features comprehensive information on 22,000 food industry companies, in product categories that include food and ingredients processors, equipment and services suppliers, and brand names/trademarks. Listings are cross-referenced by product, equipment, supply and service. The Buying Guide also includes complete company profiles.
The CD-ROM version can be searched by product, company, brand name and/or geographic location. The Buying Guide will be online in September 1999.
VIDEO MESSAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM
Message-Link Pro[R] is AFS, Inc.'s newest solution for video information display. This PC-based, complete computer system with dedicated software, presents custom-made announcements and full-color image screens conveniently on your TVs. It is quick and easy to operate with simple menu choices. Text sizes/colors vary to give residents easy-to-read, attention-getting messages.
The Y2K-compliant system features a Pentium-based computer with Windows 98[TM] and a VGA monitor for input. Message-Link Pro helps keep everyone informed about community news, ongoing events, available programs and services, weather updates, etc., with interchangeable announcement backgrounds, image preview and big-board message display.
WOUND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
WOUNDPRO[TM] A Program for Healing, by Johnson & Johnson Medical, offers healthcare professionals direction in treating wounds. As a decision support tool, the program tracks patient information, provides wound-specific protocols and includes a product formulary to standardize care on a patient-specific basis. With the combination of these components, WOUNDPRO offers clinicians the information needed to select the correct dressing option, place a product order and track clinical costs and outcomes for each patient.
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Eagle Technology offers a free evaluation copy of its ProTeus Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). The evaluation copy is enabled for 45 days and includes a free tutorial manual, which introduces the users to important aspects of ProTeus, such as adding equipment and inventory files, setting up employee and labor crafts and printing work orders. Users can order the free copy over the Web with no obligation.
COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SYSTEM
ANSWERS ON DEMAND[R] is a completely seamless and integrated information system with more than 30 separate software modules. Easily adapted to your environment, ANSWERS meets your financial, clinical and operational information needs by combining the modules that fit your situation and environment. Written for Windows 95/98/NT, ANSWERS software can run alone or in a networked environment.
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