HOLY REDEEMER HOME CARE SELECTS HOMECARE HOMEBASE FOR AUTOMATION SOLUTION
June 17, 2008
Homecare Homebase integrated automation solution to be deployed in both homecare and hospice divisions.

(Dallas, TX) – Homecare Homebase, L.P. announced today that it has partnered with Holy Redeemer Home Care and Hospice to provide an integrated software solution in all 9 of their field offices, with over 800 caregivers in the field using the PointCare solution on a handheld PDA, while the back office will be integrated with the Workflow, Clinical and Financial Manager functionality. “We were looking for a solution to improve our clinician’s work lives, cut down on their daily paperwork and give us more insight into our business operations,” said Robert Heinman, Vice President, Home Care Operations for Holy Redeemer Home Care.

Using Homecare Homebase, Holy Redeemer will be able to seamlessly integrate its field and office staff, and enable real-time communication and better coordination of patient care.  Developed by nurses and industry veterans, this fully automated software solution, enables agencies to automate all point-of-care activity and ensures complete, accurate data collection. By using today’s powerful handheld PDA devices, the Homecare Homebase solution eliminates the physical barrier created by laptops, not to mention allowing the field staff to spend more time delivering the care patients deserve.

Homecare Homebase and Holy Redeemer are in the final stage of the implementation process to fully automate the organization’s business. From the caregiver in the field using the PointCare Manager, to internal business process management using its Workflow, Clinical and Financial Manager tools, Homecare Homebase delivers the industry’s most comprehensive automation solution. “The clinical detail, along with the disease state management programs and clinical pathways enable us to provide consistent, effective care while decreasing resource utilization and enhancing the quality of care,” said Toni Hague, RN, Senior Vice President, Clinical Services and Quality Oversight for Holy Redeemer Home Care.

“By deploying the only true wireless solution in the industry, Homecare Homebase, delivers real-time data transfer from the field to the back office. This feature, along with the depth of our clinical pathways was a key factor in our being awarded the business,” said Tom Maxwell, COO of Homecare Homebase.  Additionally, Homecare Homebase uses a flexible design structure allowing Holy Redeemer to customize the workflow, and processes driven aspects of their business. “The Selection of Homecare Homebase is a major component of Holy Redeemer’s continued commitment to the deployment of technology to improve care and enhance our clinician’s ability to provide safe and effective care. We feel confident that we can use the flexibility in the system to make our field staff even more proficient and successful, ultimately leading to better outcomes for our patients,” said Donald Friel, Executive Vice President, Holy Redeemer Health System.

About Homecare Homebase, LP.
Homecare Homebase is a privately held software development company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1999 by industry veterans, Homecare Homebase offers a comprehensive integrated web-based software solution to improve the clinical, operational and financial success of homecare and hospice agencies. Homecare Homebase enables real-time, wireless information exchange and communication between office staff, field staff and physicians; automates workflow processes; enables accurate billing through numerous integrated checks and balances; and, provides powerful management reporting via a back-office data analysis tool that ties together all agency operational information. Every aspect of the Homecare Homebase system was developed to be user-friendly, flexible and customizable to specific agency needs. For more information, visit our web site at http://www.hchb.com/ or contact us toll free at 1-866-535-HCHB (4242).

About Holy Redeemer Health System
Holy Redeemer Health System provides a wide range of innovative, high quality healthcare and health-related services to improve the lives of our patients, residents and clients. Continuing the mission to care, comfort and heal begun in our region in 1924 by our sponsors, the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, Holy Redeemer Health System utilizes the latest technology to offer a unique combination of advanced clinical services and compassionate care. Our services are delivered through an acute care hospital; home health and hospice services; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; a retirement community; low-income housing; an active living community; and a transitional housing program for homeless women and children.

With corporate offices in Huntingdon Valley, PA, Holy Redeemer Health System is a Catholic healthcare provider serving southeastern Pennsylvania and 11 counties in New Jersey, from Union County south to Cape May County. For more information, visit our website at http://www.holyredeemer.com/ or contact us at 1-800-818-4747.