Discussion and possible action to approve the 406th District Court Drug Court Program and Orion Healthcare Technology, Inc. contract agreement for an Electronic Healthcare Records System (EHR) for August 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016.
Issue: SAMHSA grants require the use of an Electronic Healthcare Records System (EHR) as a type of infrastructure development necessary to support the direct service expansion.
Solution: Orion Healthcare Technology is a full record system which includes screenings and assessments tools, treatment plans, progress noting and complete managed care system for co-occurring and substance abuse disorders
Result: Purchasing the EHR will keep the program in compliance with grant requirements. Utilizing this tool will also create a seamless referral process to other Behavioral and/or Healthcare agencies.
Background:
This contract is from the grant application from the Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Services (SAMHSA) Grant Number 1H79TI025023-03
Previous Court Action:
The Webb County Commissioner's Court approved and authorized the establishment of a Drug Court Program, specifically, the Veterans Treatment Program and designated the 406th Judicial District Court as one of the courts authorized to implement the program.