Pirouette Version 5 Release

We’re pleased to announce that the Pirouette version 5 release is successfully underway! Much of the work that organizations do is performed away from the office.  Version 5 will make it easier for staff to carry out this work, now that the software is accessible on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. In addition to mobile access, Pirouette version 5 contains a single, streamlined menu so it’s easier to find what you need quickly.  We’ve also added chart tools, so you can easily add a pie chart or bar graph to your reports: Whether your organization provides housing, case management, or some other type of community support service, Pirouette version 5 offers a variety of features to help staff work more...

Pirouette Update & Version 5

We’re very pleased to announce that Pirouette version 5 is on the way!  In addition to a fresh updated look to the user interface, version 5 will be supported by browsers such as Firefox and Chrome, and accessible on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones.  We’re excited about these changes and software enhancements, and you can expect more information in the months ahead as we get closer to a release...

OCAN Consumer Self-Assessment Portal

OCAN Consumer Self-Assessment (CSA) Portal This update (4.0.18) supports the launch of the OCAN Consumer Self-Assessment Portal. For organizations that value a client-centred approach to service delivery, the CSA portal is an essential tool in their OCAN implementation. The CSA portal promotes client involvement and allows clients to take an active role in their care. Clients login to the secure, online portal from any computer with an internet connection, where they access the self-assessment portion of the OCAN record and complete it at their own pace. The completed self-assessment is then submitted to become part of the client’s OCAN record in Pirouette. This update also includes increased search capabilities for client OCANs, allowing users to track a client’s OCAN status quickly and easily. The MIS report has been updated to reflect the Ontario Ministry of Health’s 2013/14 MIS reporting...

Updates: MIS Reporting, OCAN

MIS Reporting Changes and OCAN Enhancements This update (4.0.17) introduces a fully upgraded set of MIS data collection and reporting tools to support the Ontario Ministry of Health’s 2012 MIS reporting changes. This includes: new tools to collect data on service provider interactions new tools to report visits or group statistics for programs the list of contact types has been updated and expanded the MIS report has been updated with all the new categories the MIS report now counts a maximum of one client visit per day For details on how these new tools and features have been implemented in the software, refer to the MIS Reporting Changes manual. We’ve also added enhanced copy functionality to the OCAN record, so users can now copy data from previous assessments to new assessments of a different type. This feature is managed under Global Preferences, so organizations can choose whether or not to enable it, based on their program needs and...