AUTHORIZING TO CONTRACT WITH NETSMART TO ENHANCE THE ELECTRONIC RECORD SYSTEM

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
Budgeted
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Levy

Purpose

Contracting with Netsmart to enhance the electronic record system.

Background

The Sauk County Department of Human Services utilizes an electronic medical record (EMR), through the Avatar system from Netsmart.  This electronic record greatly enhances the efficiency of record keeping within the Department and is a step toward meeting Federal interoperability recommendations.

In order to meet the unique needs of an organization, the evolution of an EMR requires numerous customizations and system configurations.  Netsmart is moving away from the current platform that AVATAR is hosted on and will be moving to AVATAR NX.  In order to upgrade to AVATAR NX, Netsmart is requiring an implementation process with professional services provided by Netsmart.  The Professional services include testing/training/configuration assistance, conversion of current widgets and reports and managed services. 

Resolution Files: 
File Resolution authorizing to contract with Netsmart to enhance the electronic record system
File REVISED - Resolution authorizing to contract with Netsmart to enhance the electronic record system
File REVISED - Resolution authorizing to contract with Netsmart to enhance the electronic record system
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

Funding for this project is provided in the 2020 budget for the Sauk County Department of Human Services.

Resolution Body

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, hereby authorizes the Sauk County Department of Human Services to contract with Netsmart in order to upgrade to AVATAR NX at a cost of $68,400 for professional services.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on October 20, 2020.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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