Bemidji Area MIS (IT) Services Update
Alan Fogarty Chief Information Officer Bemidji Area IHS
Bemidji Area MIS (IT) Services Update
MIS PFSA Review Bemidji Area MIS Budget Conclusion
MIS PFSA
Programs Functions Services & Activities MIS Primary Responsibilities
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RPMS Server Cabling, Local Area Network, Terminals and Personal Computers RPMS Software RPMS Training Data Base Management Telecommunications and Wide Area Network (WAN)
A.) Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Server
Primary responsibilities -Technology assessment of RPMS server platforms and associated hardware; installation of server software and associated hardware (tape back up, printer configuration); problem resolution; site manager training Consulting Capacity –provide technical guidance for procurement of server and recommended RPMS server maintenance
B.) Cabling, Local Area Network, Terminals and Personal Computers
Consulting Capacity – planning for new facilities (MIS) plan review; recommend wiring, connectors / wall jacks, communications hardware and software; server room recommendations
C.) RPMS-EHR Software
Primary responsibilities – Consultation / Coordination with facilities on installation of RPMSEHR software, managing OIT sponsored training of users; help desk support, resolution of errors (programming of local enhancements) delete Consulting Capacity – Technical assistance on the management of RPMS-EHR Cache database (creating of new users; assignment of security keys) delete
D.) RPMS Training
Serves as the program manager for all OIT sponsored training in the use of the RPMSEHR clinical software programs and the improvement of electronic health data (service documentation) delete.
E.) Data Base Management
Primary responsibilities – Planning for IHS RPMSEHR Cache (MSM) delete software; installation of IHS RPMS-EHR Cache (MSM) delete software; configuration guidance; installation of RPMS-EHR Cache (MSM) delete revisions and patches; database expansion; resolving software related system errors. Consulting Capacity – procurement of Cache (MSM) delete software; monitoring of hard disk space.
F.) Telecommunications and Wide Area Network (WAN)
Primary responsibilities – Provide technical guidance on the procurement of WAN hardware, software, and cabling in accordance with Indian Health Service WAN security requirements; connectivity problem resolution; Private Virtual Network (PVN)(delete); liaison for GSA contracted circuits FTS2001 (delete); services (voice and data) (delete); submit all required paper work for Universal Services Fund (USF) circuit reimbursement. Consulting Capacity – planning for facilities (delete) Provide guidance on WAN circuit design and costs
MIS PFSA proposed changes
MIS PFSA needs to updated to address current issues
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EHR
MIS responsibilities? Cost of circuits? What are Area MIS responsibilities for support ? Edge routers to ensure security compliance What is a reasonable fee?
Connectivity
Telehealth
Security Additional fees for regional server
Which services can retained independently?
MIS PFSA proposed changes (cont’d)
Urban Program RPMS access/utilization? Area MIS services need to compliment OIT services.
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The Area and OIT need to provide services as a team.
Bemidji Area MIS Budget
6 employees $550,000 annual budget
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Salaries Travel Training Equipment?
Conclusion
PFSA needs to be updated
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Represent current services provided Address new services and technology available Coincide with OIT PFSA Continual Tribal consultation Open line of communication to address changing technology and needs