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.