Spread across the State of Florida, Nurse on Call, Inc (NOC), has become one of the larger home health agencies in this area; positively impacting patient care through the efficiency of its processes, systems, and staff. Initiating its business in 2003, NOC has always attempted to stay ahead of the competition with its creative and innovative technological advances. Currently, the company utilizes a homecare software product called Axxess. This is a web-based program that allows clinicians and physicians to provide safe and efficient care; while providing continuity.

NOC has reduced cost and remained in compliance with its accreditation governing body through the use of this electronic records system. As with any health care organization, HIPAA is a huge factor in protecting all individuals. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, “A major goal of the Security Rule is to protect the privacy of individuals’ health information while allowing covered entities to adopt new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of patient care” (“Summary,”(n.d). Through the implementation of Axxess, NOC has proven to uphold security of protected information.

“Doctors using EHRs may find it easier or faster to track your lab results and share progress with you. If your doctors’ systems can share information, one doctor can see test results from another doctor, so the test doesn’t always have to be repeated” (“Privacy,” n.d).

“EHR systems are backed up like most computer systems, so if you are in an area affected by a disaster, like a hurricane, your health information can be retrieved” (“Privacy,” n.d).

“The increased fiscal challenges in the industry require that providers become more efficient. Our fully integrated software solution helps you do more with less. Reduce labor and administrative costs. Eliminate costly claims processing errors.