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| − | DSS, Inc., also known as the Vista Experts, is the leading provider of Project Management, Integration, Installation, Training, Technical Support and Development for VistA. In 1996, the Chief Information Office introduced VistA, which is the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. | + | DSS, Inc., also known as the Vista Experts, is the leading provider of Project Management, Integration, Installation, Training, Technical Support and Development for VistA. In 1996, the Chief Information Office introduced VistA, which is the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. The core competency is VistA EHR integration. It is a rich, automated environment that supports day-to-day operations at local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. |
VistA is built on a client-server architecture, which ties together workstations and personal computers with graphical user interfaces at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, as well as software developed by local medical facility staff. VistA also includes the links that allow commercial off-the-shelf software and products to be used with existing and future technologies. The Decision Support System (DSS) and other national databases that might be derived from locally generated data lie outside the scope of VistA. | VistA is built on a client-server architecture, which ties together workstations and personal computers with graphical user interfaces at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, as well as software developed by local medical facility staff. VistA also includes the links that allow commercial off-the-shelf software and products to be used with existing and future technologies. The Decision Support System (DSS) and other national databases that might be derived from locally generated data lie outside the scope of VistA. | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 16 January 2011
About DSS, Inc
DSS, Inc., also known as the Vista Experts, is the leading provider of Project Management, Integration, Installation, Training, Technical Support and Development for VistA. In 1996, the Chief Information Office introduced VistA, which is the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. The core competency is VistA EHR integration. It is a rich, automated environment that supports day-to-day operations at local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities.
VistA is built on a client-server architecture, which ties together workstations and personal computers with graphical user interfaces at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, as well as software developed by local medical facility staff. VistA also includes the links that allow commercial off-the-shelf software and products to be used with existing and future technologies. The Decision Support System (DSS) and other national databases that might be derived from locally generated data lie outside the scope of VistA.
When development began on the Decentralized Hospital Computer Program (DHCP) in the early 1980s, information systems were in their infancy in VA medical facilities and emphasized primarily hospital-based activities. DHCP grew rapidly and is used by many private and public health care facilities throughout the United States and the world. Although DHCP represented the total automation activity at most VA medical centers in 1985, DHCP is now only one part of the overall information resources at the local facility level. VistA incorporates all of the benefits of DHCP as well as including the rich array of other information resources that are becoming vital to the day-to-day operations at VA medical facilities. It represents the culmination of DHCP's evolution and metamorphosis into a new, open system, client-server based environment that takes full advantage of commercial solutions, including those provided by Internet technologies. DSS, Inc. specializes in developing VistA EHR integrated Electronic Medical Record and Administrative programs, as well as, co-developing VistA EHR interfaces with Commercial Software (COTS) Vendors. DSS, Inc. has been developing exclusively for the VHA for over 14 years and has in excess of 800 VistA integrated installations. Services include Software Consultation, Development, Project Management, Integration, Sales & Marketing, Installation, Training, and Technical Support geared to VistA.
Mental Health
Clinical Note Templates DSS Clinical Note Templates™ (CNT’s) automate the entire process of producing an accurate, consistent and compliant Progress Note.
DSS Mental Health Treatment Planner™ Create, edit, and view treatment plans for an individual patient-Quickly and Efficiently. Multi/Intra-Disciplinary Collaboration tool. Case management referral to other service providers. User-definable format with a simple “point and click” interface. Enhance JCAHO compliance. Provides a continuous flow of documentation. MHTP audit reporting module for information in care plan.
Future of DSS
In August 2010, DDS announced its plan to present HomeBased (HB) Mobile at the VHA eHealth University 2010 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presentation was to focus on the features, benefits, and future enhancements of integrated mobile EHR solution for Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) providers. Mark Byers, President and CEO of DSS, explains, "This modern handheld system was specifically tailored to meet the needs of HBPC providers, giving them the ability to easily access and input significant data that synchronizes quickly with their VAMC." Topics discussed include:
•What is HB Mobile? •Who uses HB Mobile? •What equipment is required to implement the software? •How secure is the system and why? •How does HB Mobile affect workflow? •What are the features and benefits of HB Mobile?
References
1. DSS Inc http://www.dssinc.com/
2. Businesswire.com http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100809006420/en/DSS-Present-HomeBased-Mobile-VeHU-2010
