Computrition Inc. Partners With Shared Services Healthcare Inc.Business/Health Editors &Technology Writers CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Feb. 17, 2000 Computrition(R), Inc., the leader in the foodservice software industry, announced its partnership with Atlanta-based Shared Services shared services, n.pl the administrative, clinical, or other service functions that are common to two or more hospitals or their health care facilities and used jointly or cooperatively by them. Healthcare, Inc (SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a ), the nation's largest regional group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. (GPO). With more than 1,100 members in 10 states, SSH provides member facilities the opportunity to volume-purchase supplies, equipment, software and more at the best possible discounts. With the opportunity to enhance its customer base, Computrition has signed a partnership with the SSH organization offering significant discounts on initialization in·i·tial·ize tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. and licensing software fees to all SSH members. &uot;We strongly believe our software can help Shared Services Healthcare members stay competitive in an increasingly demanding market,&uot; said Computrition President Ellyn Luros-Purdy, RD. &uot;With the arrival of the 21st century, the health care industry is facing increasing competition, escalating patient expectations and mounting demands for cost control. &uot;Foodservice and nutrition directors have more pressure now than ever before to create superb meals and provide unparalleled service to stay competitive. Computrition software systems help directors meet these demands by automating day-to-day operations and controlling cost.&uot; Hospitality Suite of Software Systems Computrition is offering discounts to all SSH members on its Foodservice Operations Management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. and Nutrition Care Management software systems. Fully integrated and customized to fit any operation, these software systems are more comprehensive and user-friendly than any other product on the market. Foodservice Operations Management offers integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. for operations of all sizes: from the small cook-serve operation to multi-site, cook-chill systems. Foodservice Operations Management automates ordering, purchasing, nutrient nutrient /nu·tri·ent/ (noo´tre-int) 1. nourishing; providing nutrition. 2. a food or other substance that provides energy or building material for the survival and growth of a living organism. analysis, recipe and menu management, inventory tracking and valuation, and it interfaces with other software systems. Software features and functionality are customized to meet current demands and allow for future growth. Nutrition Care Management automates the everyday operations of the nutrition department such as tracking patient nutrition and medical information, printing tray tickets and menus, simplifying government regulatory compliance, and much more. Nutrition Care Management can be purchased separately or integrated with the Foodservice Operations Management system. About Shared Services Healthcare, Inc. SSH's membership consists of a diverse group of nearly 1,000 health care providers, such as hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. facilities and long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. . SSH has carved a unique niche for itself in the southeast by remaining member-owned and strictly non-profit. The organization's first priority is to assist health care facilities in total cost containment cost containment, n the features of a dental benefits program or of the administration of the program designed to reduce or eliminate certain charges to the plan. by providing aggressive, useful contracts to its members, who continue to guide the contract negotiation process through critical feedback on needs analysis and market acceptability. For more information about SSH call 800/827-0340 or visit www.sharedservices.org. About Computrition, Inc. A 20-year veteran in the health care foodservice and nutrition software industry, Computrition sets the standard for fully integrated foodservice and nutrition management software systems. Computrition team members include dietitians, foodservice directors, chefs, business professionals and certified Oracle(R), Citrix(R) and Microsoft(R) specialists. Computrition's experience and vision coupled with business partnerships with technology industry leaders IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Compaq, Oracle, Citrix and Microsoft enable it to provide cutting-edge technology and software to all of its customers. Computrition can be reached at 800/222-4488 or at www.computrition.com |
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