SANDIS Release 7.6

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SANDIS 7.6 Updates

Character Count – New feature that will count the number of characters in text or comment fields. The program will either show a count down or provide a warning when you approach the end of character spaces allowed in the field. For example, this will be helpful when writing a very long Title 19 ID Note.

Client Contacts – A new tab called “Contacts” was added to allow staff to capture the client’s Primary, Emergency and Legal contact information. SANDIS worked with DDS on this solution to clearly identify these important contacts, consistent at all regional centers. DDS is planning to provide a Statewide Training on requirements and expectations for capturing Client Contact information. A Technical Announcement from DDS and meeting invitation from SANDIS is forthcoming.

Client Medical – Each text area in the client’s Medical section, has been increased and character counts added.

Data Integrity – Data checks have been added to ensure proper email address using an “@” symbol, and phone numbers now require an area code.

Referrals – Each comment text area in the Referrals program has been increased.

Self Determination Program – The Self Determination Program (SDP) status is now displayed on the client’s Primary screen. This will assist staff to easily identify those clients currently enrolled in SDP.

T19 Time Stamp – The time a Title 19 was originally written is now included in the display.

SANDIS Release 7.5

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SANDIS 7.5 Updates

POS Bridge – A new field was added to the POS Bridge selection screen which allows you to select records by POS Begin date.

POS Bridge – The POS Bridge report will now display the Service Coordinator’s caseload code on the report of Authorizations created. This can help to identify the Service Coordinator or Unit where the client is assigned.

POS Program – The POS header section has been enhanced to display the Service Coordinator Name and Waiver Eligibility flag.

POS Program – A new button called, “Go To Auths” will automatically display when the answer to the question, “Does this Replace An Existing Service?” is Yes. Clicking this button will take you to the Authorization Change screen where you can review, modify, or cancel the existing authorization. When you exit this section, you will return to the POS screen that you were working on.

POS Program – Manager Approval screen has been updated to display a new column for “Start Date” and “Service/Sub Code.” This should provide additional helpful information about the services waiting for Manager approval.

T19 Management Reports – You will now have the option to export the T19 Summary Report or the T19 Interactive Report to Excel.

Welcome Screens – We have redesigned the “Attention Items” section at the bottom of the Welcome Screen. When you click on any of the tabs, like SIRs, POS, IPP, etc. the list will now only display those items.

SANDIS Release 7.4

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SANDIS 7.4 Updates

Authorization Changes – A new splash screen was created to direct the user to complete the correct section for the auth change they want to make (i.e. Increase/Reduce, Cancel, Extend and Other Changes).

Client Financial Section – A new page called “Accounts” was created under the Financial Section of the client record, where staff can track CalABLE and Special Needs Trust Accounts.

Client Financial Section – A new field was added to the Benefits tab under the client Financial section for “Other” benefits such as the new CalFresh, Railroad Retirement and any additional benefits needed.

Client Medical Section – A new field was added to the Health Providers section under the client Medical tab for “Date of Last Visit.” This will assist service coordinators to track their client’s visits.

Vendor SIR Entry Program – a new program for Service Providers has been created and currently in pilot phase. This new program allows service providers to enter Special Incident Reports directly into SANDIS and submit them to their service provider electronically.