I have questions regarding expenses, security, systems, etc. Things
like what we definitely would and would not want. We are currently
using IMPAC with our conversion to PRECIS in October. I haven't
heard of anyone from home using IMPAC but I have heard of registrars
using MRS & ERS. My main concern is the connection. We are supposed
to be on DSL w/TPN. I know a CITRIX connection would be faster but I
don't know if we will have that. It has been strongly suggested but
not made a "must have". Do you know anything about that? Any help
would be appreciated. I agree that this is our future.

--- In cancerregistrargroup@yahoogroups.com, "redhatter1936"
<nancic@w...> wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> Just joined the group and saw redboots5674's cry for help. I'm
> currently working full time, half of which is from home. Two
others
> in the Registry are also doing so. We're able to do complete
> abstracts as the hospital has allowed us to be on-line with
> everything we need, including complete patient records. Was at
NCRA
> in Pittsburg, but found the panel that discussed this topic wasn't
> very helpful. When the moderator asked for questions/responses, I
> did speak about our experience here and was surprised at the many
> questions I received. Concerns over HIPPA were, of course, major.
> Our Information Sysytems department supports all the software
except
> our MRS software, but was willing to work with us the one time we
had
> an issue with access. They provide the firewalls and passwords to
> cover the hospital systems and I personally had an extra password
> added to my laptop so it can't be used inadvertantly by anyone
else.
> The security developed by IS covers HIPPA requirements and as
> employees of the hospital, we are personally covered.
> I don't know what questions anyone has, so please feel free to
e-
> mail me. I would be happy to share what I can as I feel this is
> really the future for a lot of us.