Fielding the Next Generation of MC4 Hardware
July 18, 2009 posted by Lt. Col. William E. Geesey
I have frequently mentioned that MC4 continuously evaluates the latest technology to help deliver the best products and services to help you, the user, to successfully achieve your EMR and medical logistics missions. In May, MC4 began fielding one of these new products—the Dell Latitude E6400 ATG laptop—as part of our technical refresh in support of the next generation of software.
The Area Support Group-Qatar at Camp As Sayliyah was the first unit to receive the new ruggedized Dell laptops with faster processor speeds, longer battery life and lighter weight compared to the current MC4 laptops used on the battlefield and in garrison clinics.
The hardware fielding coincides with MC4 Basis of Issue Plans (BOIPs), established by the Army as the objective baseline for the distribution of equipment by type of unit.
Questions regarding when, or if, your unit will receive new laptops, as well as specifics about the hardware, can be directed to your local MC4 region office. Technical documents regarding the new hardware are available for download in the hardware section of our Web site.
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MC4 to Deploy the Next Version of EMR Software
July 17, 2009 posted by Lt. Col. William E. Geesey
In June, MC4 received approval to field the latest release of DHIMS’ tactical software on MC4 systems, EMR version 2.1.1.1—also well-known as Block Two, Release One (B2R1). The authorization to operate (ATO) spans three years.
This summer, MC4 will deploy multiple technical support teams consisting of operations leadership, systems administrators, trainers and DHIMS subject matter experts to ensure the transition from EMR 1.5 to EMR 2.1.1.1 goes smoothly and is well-coordinated.
The upgrade brings improved network security with the migration to Windows XP and Server 2003. The long-anticipated additions of Alternate Input Method (AIMS) forms and Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE) forms will improve user efficiency and better facilitate the capture and evaluation of traumatic brain injury data. Additionally, Block Two includes significant upgrades to the outpatient application (AHLTA-T), patches to the inpatient system (TC2) and new ad hoc reporting features.
We will provide additional details on this upgrade, as well keep you updated on the fielding progress, in both the newsletter and on the MC4 Web site.
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