HealthSecure EMR

HealthSecure EMR is a next-generation correctional EHR built specifically for jails. According to the vendor, it aims to reduce jail liability and costs, improve patient safety, streamline workflow, and enhance patient and staff satisfaction. This solution is tailored for jails and correctional facilities of all sizes, catering to the needs of correctional healthcare providers, medical administrators, security personnel, finance departments, and IT departments in the correctional industry.

Key Features

Barcoded Pill Pass (eMAR): The product replaces traditional paper-based medication administration records (MAR) with a computerized barcode scanning process. According to the vendor, it aims to improve patient safety by reducing human errors and providing accurate medication administration. The system tracks exceptions such as missed deliveries and refusals, providing actionable information for healthcare providers. It is also claimed to allow nurses to complete medication deliveries more quickly, potentially improving morale and efficiency.

Orders & Protocols: This feature streamlines the medication ordering process with a simplified medication order workflow. According to the vendor, it supports both basic and advanced medication ordering modes to accommodate different provider preferences. The system requires a reason for prescribing PRN medications, promoting responsible medication use. It also enables customization of medication taper protocols, jail stock medications, keep-on-person medications, and inmate home medications.

Sign-Off Workflows: HealthSecure EMR requires sign-off for all orders entered by nurses, aiming to ensure accountability and communication between providers and nurses. The system implements the Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) communication format for nurse to physician communication. It also facilitates email integration for offsite/on-call providers to interact with nurses and ensure timely service. Additionally, it provides a progress note system with templates for efficient documentation.

Forms: HealthSecure EMR includes built-in forms such as medical triage, booking medical screening, history & physical, mental health screen, and dental screen. The system captures comprehensive information for record-keeping and prevention-oriented medical care. It supports customization and configuration of forms based on institutional needs. It also facilitates the management of inmate copays and integrates with trust account systems.

Clinical Processes: This feature supports detox protocols to manage inmates with drug and alcohol problems. It facilitates tuberculosis management with screenings and evaluations for positive or negative results. The system provides screening reminders, segregated inmate screening, medication receipt and return, keep on person validation, and pharmacy order integration. It enables scheduling of acute and chronic care appointments and manages problem lists.

Finance: HealthSecure EMR manages inmate copays by interfacing with trust account systems and assessing reasonable charges for medical services. It integrates medication and refill copays with the electronic pill-pass system. The system supports the management of sick call and other copays. It provides visibility into copays charged and allows authorized changes to individual charges.

Reporting: The system offers a variety of built-in reports, including current status, process and workflow, compliance and standards, and activity counters. It helps track annual exams, screenings completed, chronic care, diagnostics performed, medication orders, medical visit summaries, and more. It enables IT staff to generate ad-hoc reports for additional needs.

Security & Auditing: HealthSecure EMR implements role-based security configuration to restrict access based on user roles. It keeps detailed internal audits of data changes for modification history and security purposes. The system provides a flexible and granular user role system with individual user-level permissions. It enhances security measures with modification history and internal audit trails.