Health Information Technology Solutions

The Role of Health Information Technology in Healthcare

Health Information Technology (HIT) plays an important role in how healthcare organizations manage information, support clinical and operational decisions, and meet evolving healthcare needs. Harris OnPoint offers four HIT solutions designed to address specific needs across healthcare organizations: AcuityPlus, Medici, Uniphy Health, and Emerald HIS.

Introduction to Health Information Technology (HIT)

Harris OnPoint develops HIT solutions that address specific clinical, operational, communication, and reporting needs within healthcare organizations.. Our suite of products are designed to optimize hospital operations, improve patient outcomes, and support healthcare professionals in their mission to provide exceptional care.

Health information technology (HIT) plays an important role in how healthcare organizations collect, manage, and use information. From clinical documentation and infection surveillance to nursing workload measurement, technology can help healthcare professionals turn information into actionable insights.

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The Role of HIT Solutions in Healthcare

HIT supports healthcare organizations across a range of clinical and operational functions. Healthcare organizations can improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize resource management with the right solutions.

Integrates into current technologies and utilizes existing documentation to enable real-time access to patient data, workload and treatment.

Streamlines workflows, improves reporting, and reduces errors.

With unique regulations across various regions, HIT helps organizations adhere to both legal and ethical standards.

Advanced analytics provide insights into patient assignments, patient flow, and resource allocation.

Harris OnPoint's Comprehensive Suite of HIT Solutions

The four Harris OnPoint solutions address different needs across healthcare organizations. Explore each below.

What is AcuityPlus?

AcuityPlus is an acuity-based nursing workload solution designed to create balanced patient assignments and optimize nursing resources. By accurately assessing comprehensive patient acuity and total nursing workload, AcuityPlus ensures an equitable distribution of workload among nursing staff, leading to improved patient care and increased staff satisfaction.

Key Benefits:

  • Balanced Workloads: AcuityPlus uses real-time patient data to assess patient acuity and associated workload to distribute assignments effectively among nurses.
  • Improved Patient Outcomes: Ensuring the appropriate skill mix is assigned to the right patients ensures the optimal level of care is provided based on specific care needs which helps reduce untoward outcomes.
  • Better Staff Satisfaction: Reducing burnout and stress by optimizing nurse-patient assignments leads to a more engaged, effective workforce.
  • Seamless Integration: AcuityPlus integrates with existing Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Time and Attendance, and Scheduling systems to capture documentation at its source.

What is Medici?

Medici is a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship solution validated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Antimicrobial Use (AU) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) reporting to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

With the rise of antibiotic resistance, healthcare facilities must adopt proactive strategies to manage antimicrobial usage effectively. Medici simplifies compliance while empowering clinicians to make data-driven decisions regarding antimicrobial therapies.

Key Benefits:

  • CDC-Validated Reporting: Medici streamlines AU and AR reporting, ensuring adherence to NHSN requirements.
  • Optimized Antimicrobial Use: Measure appropriateness of prescribing and trend analysis for ordered, prescribed, and administered antibiotics.
  • Curb Antibiotic Resistance: Resistance profiling and hospital antibiograms ensure appropriate empiric therapy.
  • Seamless EHR Integration: Medici integrates with any EHR system to gather prescribing data for reporting.
  • Real-Time Data Insights: Hospitals can track antimicrobial usage patterns, improving decision-making and patient safety.

What is Uniphy Health?

Uniphy Health is a comprehensive communication platform designed to streamline clinical collaboration across healthcare organizations. By providing secure messaging, on-call notifications, and seamless integration with EHRs, Uniphy Health enhances coordination among medical professionals.

Key Benefits:

  • Secure Messaging: HIPAA-compliant messaging ensures confidential communication among healthcare teams.
  • On-Call Schedule: Quickly identify and contact hospital and group practice physicians and staff who are currently on-call.
  • Enhanced Team Collaboration: Improved connectivity reduces miscommunication, improves information sharing, and leads to better patient care.
  • Delivery of Critical Results: Receive critical clinical results and other important patient data directly from your EHR  or other clinical systems.

What is Emerald HIS?

Emerald HIS is an advanced health informatics solution designed to support clinical and management teams with decision-making tools. This platform provides a suite of modules focused on data analytics, operational efficiency, and patient care optimization.

Key Benefits:

  • Patient Flow and Bed Capacity: Optimize patient flow with real-time dashboards and reports for better access to care and financial performance.
  • Operational Efficiency: Gain instant insights on funding, ER wait times, and incident reporting for data-driven decision-making and performance analytics.
  • Patient-Centric Approach: Automate workload tracking so your team can focus more on patient care.
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis: Access clinical, operational, and financial analytics to optimize funding and care targets.

Why Harris OnPoint?

With over 50 years of experience in healthcare technology, Harris OnPoint has established itself as a trusted provider of leading HIT solutions. Here’s why healthcare organizations partner with us:

  • Proven Expertise: Our solutions are developed based on industry best practices and real-world healthcare challenges.
  • Seamless Integration: All our products integrate with existing hospital systems, ensuring smooth adoption.
  • Focus on Innovation: We continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of the healthcare industry.
  • Dedicated Support: Our team of experts provides ongoing training, consultation, and technical support.


As healthcare technology continues to evolve, HIT will play an increasingly important role in how organizations use information to support clinical and operational decisions.

Explore Our Solutions

Harris OnPoint develops technology solutions that address specific needs across healthcare organizations.. By leveraging our AcuityPlus, Medici, Uniphy Health, and Emerald HIS solutions, healthcare organizations can achieve greater efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and a stronger foundation for future growth.

We invite you to explore how our solutions can support your organization. Contact us today to learn more about our specialized solutions.

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