August 2007 Monthly Call: IT Vendors and Resources

This call was organized in response to technical assistance requests raised at the July 2007 ADRC National Meeting. It explored several TAE resources relevant to information technology used in ADRCs. The IT Vendor rating system and matrix were highlighted, and grantees raised questions about their current challenges related to the topic.

Call Resources

• Summary Call Notes (PDF) or (Word)
• This call was not recorded.

Related Materials

I&R/Case Management Software Vendor Profiles and Rating System
The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This link provides you with updated and new vendor information and basic software specifications, including functions and costs of the Information and Referral/Case Management software currently available on the market. You can also rate your experience with your software vendor on a scale of 0 to 5 stars. A new feature will allow you to post your ratings anonymously.

Selecting an IT/MIS Vendor Checklist and Timeline(PDF) or (Word)
The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This eight step model checklist outlines critical steps involved in building and IT system to support ADRC operations. These steps were adapted for ADRC grantees from resources available on the ADRC website and from TechSoup Learning Center Website http://www.techsoup.org (cache)

ADRC MIS Requirements Development Tool (PDF)
The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This document and the accompanying forms are intended to provide a tool and resources for grantees to support determination of their management information systems (MIS) requirements.

MIS Systems by Pilot Site (XLS)
The Lewin Group, ADRC-TAE
This excel spreadsheet lists software and MIS systems used by grantees and pilot sites.

Moving Forward: Opportunities for Information Technology Advances in the Aging Network (PDF) or (Word)
Gary Chapman, Carrie Blakeway
This white paper by Gary Chapman of the University of Texas and Carrie Blakeway of The Lewin Group outlines the current use of information technology in the aging network, presents experience from the ADRC program, forecasts future trends in IT, and recommends how organizations can stay abreast of developments.

Feedback

8/23 call attendees responding: 35% response rate

• Survey Question: Did you take away sufficient information to apply the concepts to your project?
  • 5/8 = 62.5% = Yes
  • 3/8 = 37.5% = Not Sure
  • 0/8 = 0% = No

• Survey Question: Would you be interested in additional resources on this topic?
  • 4/8 = 50% = Yes
  • 4/8 = 50% = Not Sure
  • 0/8 = 0% = No

• Survey Question: If yes, what sort of resources would you be interested in?
  • More discussion on secure integrated systems that meet the needs of Case Managment Client Tracking and statewide Resource Directory development while addressing MMIS Enterprise System development processes for TXIX state systems