Netsmart’s CCHIT Certified Avatar 2006 software will replace the census, billing, clinical, scheduling and reporting modules of a State of Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) legacy software system.
The Iowa implementation of Avatar, an integrated behavioral software product, includes HL7 integration to the MediSolution laboratory system and MediWare WORx medication management system at the state’s two state resource centers and four state mental health facilities.
The use of Avatar’s order entry module in conjunction with the MediSolution and MediWare systems is designed to enhance the efficiency of clinical processes, including streamlining the reporting of lab results and minimizing the possibility of prescription errors.
The contract also includes professional services for project management, implementation services, data conversion, training and access to extensive clinical information from the Wiley Treatment Planning Libraries via Avatar Clinician Workstation.
In addition, the Iowa DHS has purchased 1,000 user accounts for Netsmart University, Netsmart’s comprehensive suite of training and education services, with access to several thousand online courses that provide behavioral healthcare continuing education units.
