api software, inc. Acquires ENEPCS(TM) Patient Classification System.

Combination of API labor resource management solutions and patient classification system will help hospitals improve care delivery

HARTFORD, Wis. -- api software, inc. (API), a provider of labor resource management software solutions for healthcare organizations, today announced that it has acquired ENEPCS([TM]) (Expert Nurse Estimation Patient Classification System), an automated system that measures clinical workload and provides the number of hours and skill mix required to meet patient needs.

"The acquisition of ENEPCS enhances our offering to hospital customers. When used in conjunction with API's ActiveStaffer([R]) staffing and scheduling system, managers can take staff credentials, skill sets and patient acuity into account when making staffing decisions," said Luis Garcia, API's president and chief executive officer.

ENEPCS provides essential data for identifying patient care needs, staffing hours and skill mix, justifying reallocation of staff and estimating the cost of nursing care. The system can provide the data required to meet state and federal legislative requirements, including California's mandated patient-to-staff ratios. With many states following California and implementing similar legislation, it is critical that hospitals and health systems have a method in place for efficiently evaluating patient needs and care requirements. ENEPCS can help provide hospitals with the necessary compliance information to meet this demand.

"API's suite of labor resource management applications is an excellent match with the ENEPCS system," said ENEPCS creator, Kathy Malloch, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, who will continue to be directly involved with the patient classification system at API. "API's existing client base will benefit from the new product, which will further help them meet the constantly changing demands of the healthcare environment. ENEPCS clients will also be able to access a wider range of labor resource management systems for enhanced efficiency and streamlined workflow."

About api software, inc.

api software, inc. is a leading provider of time and attendance, staffing and scheduling, payroll, human resource, productivity management, education tracking and access control software for healthcare organizations. Founded in 1982, API has more than 500 installations in the United States, with customers ranging in size from 500 employees to more than 30,000 employees. The company's Payrollmation([R]) product is a 2002 Best in KLAS Performance award recipient in the specialty niche category, and continues to be the top-rated time and attendance system in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. API is a CHIME Foundation Member and a Microsoft Gold Certified Solution Provider. The company's Web site address is www.apisoftwareinc.com.