http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi Orion Outcomes Community http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000057;p=1#000003 Thanks for the follow-up fax. I see the issue you are describing now. Having trouble explaining why. At this point, you should open a support ticket and let's work through a few things.

http://orionoutcomes.com/support/index.php?_m=tickets&_a=submit<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=000007;p=1#000001 I was unable to ascertain the source of the questions. The manual was authored in 1997 and the question hasn't came up, so the knowledge appears to have gone away.

I would recommend looking at our new version 4.0 software that includes the CES-D test as a depression screen.<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000051;p=1#000000 Thanks to all our users who contributed thoughts and ideas to us. We are excited to bring you the new Orion Outcomes version 4 that includes many of your suggestions.

Read the press release!<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000049;p=1#000005 Sorry, I did not say you are not looking at what AACVPR is looking at. I just know that they are starting a registry and was hoping that Orion could stay on top of that.
I know that IL programs are asking this.<br> - by vkramer http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000050;p=1#000000 http://twitter.com/orionoutcomes

Many organizations are using Twitter as a way to connect with customers. So we are giving it a try. Let's see how many customers we have on Twitter. Let us know what you might like to see tweets on as well.<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=000030;p=1#000000 We are working to add new security features to Orion Outcomes to address any new requirements from legislation or company policy. So far we have the following items:

+ Ability to have multiple administrator accounts
+ Audit user account creations, modifications, and deletions
+ Initial password change for a new user account

Anything else?<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000048;p=1#000000 We have disconnected our toll-free number but you can still call us at our direct number:

(720) 494-7950

We will provide the same great service as before.

(The long story is that we had to change telephone service providers and they were not able to transfer our existing toll-free number to the new service provider due to random regulations. Therefore, at this time, we have chosen to just continue using the same direct number that we have had for about 8 years.)<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000059;p=1#000005 No. Change is calculated for each patient and then averaged. For those that you can't calculate change for, they aren't included of course.<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000013;p=1#000001 The former.<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000056;p=1#000001 Version 3.5 removes the SF scoring tools. It is not really an "upgrade" per say. It is the same as version 3.0X without the SF tools. The SF tools were removed per an agreement with QualityMetric.

If you own version 3.0, you may continue using it and skip the upgrade to version 3.5.

However, if you want to use the SF tools with version 3.0 or 3.5, you still need to secure a license with QualityMetric. QualityMetric has significantly raised their prices as well.

Nearly all Orion customers are migrating to the Quality of Life Index (QOL). This alternative to the SF tools was put into Orion Outcomes year ago and you should have it available. If you don't see it, be sure you have turned the tool on in the Show Tools screen available via the Tools->Options menu.

The QOL can be scored from with Orion. There is no additional cost to use the tool.<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000055;p=1#000000 I am having trouble getting accurate data on the "who are non-smokers greater than 6 months" section. I have entered the data in the profile with smoking quit date as necessary but on the report it appears that the patient is still listed as a smoker. For example, 2 patients with quit dates greater than 10 years ago are not listed as "....non-smokers greater than 6 months". Any ideas? Thank you<br> - by FairviewCardiacRehab http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000054;p=1#000000 I am having trouble getting accurate informtion for the "who are non-smokers greater than 6 months" section on this report. I have entered the 'non-smoker' or 'smoker' with quit date as directed, but it appears that the report reports anyone listed as a smoker regardless of the quit date- for example I have two patients listed with quit dates of 20 years ago and they are not counted as "non smokers greater than 6 months". Any ideas? Thank you.<br> - by FairviewCardiacRehab http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000047;p=1#000000 On 2008-08-27, the IP address for orionoutcomes.com changed. This shouldn't matter for most folks. But for some users that have firewall configurations based on IP addresses, they may be blocked from sending benchmarking data. In that case, please update your firewall to reflect the following change:

Old IP Address: 66.223.104.130

New IP Address: 70.32.115.73

(We haven't had to change this in 10 years so bear with us. Shouldn't happen again for a long time.)<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000046;p=1#000000 Orion Software Development today announced the availability of version 3.5 of Orion Outcomes for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. This release is an interim release due to a change in licensing from QualityMetric, the creators of the SF tools. QualityMetric has notified Orion Software Development that the SF tools can no longer be incorporated into Orion Outcomes under license. Therefore, Orion Software Development is releasing version 3.5 of Orion Outcomes to comply with this change in direction from QualityMetric. At this time, version 3.5 offers the same features as version 3.0 of Orion Outcomes except for the removal of the SF tools survey instruments and scoring algorithms.

As with version 3.0, version 3.5 will offer the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) as an alternative to the SF tools. The author, Dr. Ferrans, has graciously allowed Orion Software Development and its customers to continue using the QLI at no additional cost.

Orion Software Development will continue to benchmark SF tool scores for its customers that choose to continue using those tools.

[ August 20, 2008, 08:40 AM: Message edited by: Brandon Fuller ]<br> - by Brandon Fuller http://orionoutcomes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000058;p=1#000001 You should open a support ticket when you have issues. You will probably need to fax in a report to show what you are seeing as the issue.<br> - by Brandon Fuller