To meet the challenges of a changing home care industry, the technologic implementation of a clinical information system is necessary to enable an organization to manage and use clinical data in an accurate and timely manner. Abandoning the traditional paper documentation system for an automated field system using laptop computers, an agency has the ability and opportunity to enhance staff effectiveness and productivity. The current, accurate, and complete information in the system is readily and conveniently accessible to administrators, staff, and support personnel.
