Little Rock, Arkansas,
Civitan Services, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, has significantly enhanced its operational efficiency and client care through integration with SHARE HIE (State Health Alliance for Records Exchange). This collaboration allows Civitan Services to access real-time clinical data, receive emergency department (ED) and inpatient (IP) notifications, and streamline workflows, ultimately improving the quality of care for their clients.
Enhanced Workflow and Real-Time Data Access: By integrating with SHARE HIE, Civitan Services can now access up-to-date hospitalizations and clinical results for their clients. This real-time data access is crucial for making informed decisions and providing timely interventions. For example, if a client is admitted to the hospital, the staff at Civitan Services receives immediate notifications, enabling them to coordinate care seamlessly and ensure continuity in their support services.
Programs and Services: Civitan Services offers comprehensive programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities across three primary service areas:
- Preschool Services:
- Focuses on helping children reach their full potential in all areas of development to prepare them for public school.
- Emphasizes both academic and social education, with individualized instruction and therapies tailored to each child’s needs.
- The integration with SHARE HIE allows for a thorough understanding of each child’s health status, ensuring that any medical conditions are considered during the development of their educational and therapeutic plans.
Adult Services:
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- Aims to train and support adults with developmental disabilities toward greater independence using a person-first approach.
- Offers classes taught by experienced professionals and utilizes the deTaso EMR to track and monitor individual progress.
- Provides meals, transportation, and on-campus therapy services.
- With SHARE HIE, the staff can monitor clients’ health metrics and adjust their training and support strategies, accordingly, fostering a more responsive and effective program.
Community Services:
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- Assists clients in achieving their personal visions of a successful life within the community.
- Includes Group Home placements that offer a healthy, safe, and family-oriented environment, as well as planned activities to encourage social interaction.
- Offers Supported Employment opportunities, allowing clients to work independently within the community.
- Provides case management services to support clients in various aspects of their lives.
- The integration with SHARE HIE enhances these services by ensuring that case managers have immediate access to vital health information, enabling them to provide better-informed support and advocacy.
“Integrating with SHARE HIE has significantly enhanced our workflow and provided us with real-time data access to hospitalizations and clinical results for our clients. This capability is crucial for making informed decisions and providing timely interventions. For example, when a client was admitted to the hospital, our staff received immediate notifications, allowing us to coordinate care seamlessly and ensure continuity in our support services. This integration is transforming the way we deliver care, ensuring our clients always receive the best possible support.” said Leah Henderson – Chief Executive Officer – Civitan Services
The integration of Civitan Services with SHARE HIE represents a significant advancement in the care and support of individuals with developmental disabilities. Real-time access to clinical data and hospitalization notifications has not only streamlined workflows but also improved the responsiveness and effectiveness of the services provided. This collaboration underscores the importance of technology in enhancing care coordination and outcomes for vulnerable populations.
About Civitan Services
They provide quality individualized training and support for children and adults with developmental disabilities to help them maximize their potential.
The goal of Civitan Services is to help their clients maximize their potential for independence, and realize accomplishment, personal dignity, and success in their lives. Their entire existence is the result of the belief that every individual, regardless of their disability, has choices, goals, and dreams. Civitan Services is empowering these individuals to realize their dreams and achieve what they want most out of life.
Learn more: https://www.civitanservices.com
