Key Enhancements in Allegro CTMS Focus on Calendars and Scheduling
Madison, WI (PRWEB) March 13, 2014 -- Forte Research Systems, developer of the clinical trial management system, Allegro CTMS, is pleased to share the newest release of the system. Using Allegro, research sites are able to stay organized and increase their efficiency. With the enhanced functionality in the release, sites will now be able to address challenges associated with calendar cycles and advanced subject visit scheduling, to name a few.
Calendar Cycles
Sites are able to better manage complex calendars for their protocols. In addition to the ability to set multiple treatment arms, a valuable feature already in the system, sites can now create cycle based calendars. This type of calendar, often seen in oncology trials, can be challenging in both the visit management and payment aspects. Allegro CTMS provides a streamlined solution which includes the ability to have defined or open-ended cycles, combine cycles with single visits, and associate visit procedures with cycle schedules. This one-time setup of a cycle based calendar projects complex visit schedules and dates for registered patients and staff members. Additionally, the financial management capabilities of Allegro addresses the financial challenges that can be common with calendars of this complexity.
Subject Visit Scheduling
Busy research staff usually have full calendars to manage, often consisting of subject visits, meetings, administrative tasks, and occasionally personal appointments. Having the ability to hone in on exactly when staff is needed for a visit allows them extra time to devote to other activities. Within Allegro, staff members can easily see what staff are assigned to a visit, as well as what days and times those staff members are available within the tolerance window. Within each visit, staff can be scheduled in 15 minute increments. This is particularly valuable if the subject appointment is scheduled for an hour, but a particular staff member only needs to be there for a short duration within the visit.
Visit Templates
Another new feature in Allegro is the use of visit templates for unplanned, but recurring visits. Sites often have the challenge of managing visits that occur randomly and unscheduled, but need to be accounted for financially and procedurally. There are many examples in which this occurs, but could include things like following clotting times or blood sugars. These visits can be managed via the visit template functionality ensuring the correct procedures occur as indicated and financial compensation remains accurate. Study coordinators can use the visits on an as-needed basis allowing transparency for the financial managers to account for them and invoice easily.
These enhancements and more are now available to all Allegro customers, and were designed based on feedback from the Allegro Community. As with all releases, there are also a variety of new reports that enable sites to get a better view of the activities at their site.
For more information about Allegro CTMS, visit forteresearch.com/ctms-allegro.
About Forte Research Systems
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Forte Research Systems creates software and provides resources for better research compliance, patient safety, operational efficiency, and financial viability. Products include OnCore® Enterprise Research, Allegro® CTMS, and Overture® EDC. Forte also hosts complimentary resources for sites and clinical research professionals such as the Clinical Research Blog, the Research Resonance Network, and Onsemble – a community comprised of administrators, researchers, biostaticians, and other staff from research facilities around the country.
Dawn Burke, Forte Research Systems, http://forteresearch.com/, +1 608-830-6759, [email protected]
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