Achieve Matrix eScribing automates the prescription drug process by providing electronic communication between facilities, physicians and pharmacies. Achieve Healthcare Technologies developed Achieve Matrix eScribing to offer elder care organizations:

a comprehensive drug database;	real-time formulary benefits checks;
immediate patient-specific drug information;	and a speedy, legible, accurate transfer of data
clinical drug alerts for allergies, drug interactions and duplicate therapies;

With Achieve Matrix eScribing, users can request a source for a specific resident that will help caregivers more accurately prescribe critical drugs for residents, which are covered by the resident’s health plan. That functionality alone will dramatically increase proactive care and help prevent delays in providing the required attention for residents. The intuitive ordering system analyzes doctors’ ordering patterns to help identify the common prescription drugs paid for by a particular resident’s health plan and then allows them to order a script with just one click. Doctors also have access to all of the dispensable medications and alternate strengths available. In addition, the intelligent design allows users to set up alerts that inform caregivers of adverse interactions.

In January 2006, the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research awarded a grant to Achieve Healthcare Technologies in partnership with several other organizations to pilot Achieve Matrix eScribing in an effort to determine its viability and help define standards for the long-term care industry. Four grants were awarded and Achieve was the only long-term care organization that received funding for the pilot. Read more on our press release page.