Mediture implements web-based EHR at Mercy LIFE's Adult Day Health Centers in Philadelphia

Jan 9 2010

Mediture, a leading software developer for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs, today announced that they have implemented a web-based Electronic Health Record (EHR) for more than 90 staff at Mercy LIFE's Adult Day Health Centers in Philadelphia. Mediture assisted in the conversion from a legacy system of patient demographics, medication lists and care plans and provided training and on-site support during the implementation.

Mercy LIFE, a member of Mercy Health System, is committed to providing medical and social support to the growing senior population in Philadelphia. Founded in 1998, Mercy LIFE opened one of the first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs in the Philadelphia Region. Today, Mercy LIFE serves over 300 seniors who are eligible for nursing home placement, but are able to live independently in the community with the support of Mercy LIFE staff. Mercy's interdisciplinary care team provides medical and nursing care, therapeutic recreation, educational programs, supportive counseling, meals, transportation and help with personal care.

"Mercy LIFE is very excited to have a technology solution supporting our participant care delivery," said Carol Quinn, CEO of Mercy Home and Community Health Services. "In addition to the new Mercy LIFE center which opened this past summer in North Philadelphia, we see this as yet another example of Mercy Health System's investment toward enhancing care services to seniors living in our community."

According to Kiran Simhadri, Chief Technology Officer, Mediture, "We are pleased to provide our TruChart solution to assist Mercy LIFE's interdisciplinary team in improving access to participant records and communicating real-time changes in an evolutionary care plan."