i-Vista launches scheduling productivity tool

i-Vista Digital Solutions Limited, a Bangalore-based solution provider in the online applications space, has announced the launch of a unique product that addresses one of the most frustrating tasks of larger hospitals "� scheduling.

Termed as 'Who's on call?' this solution is a scheduling productivity tool that creates, displays and manages the changes to roster schedules of a hospital's various departments.

The system is scalable and can be used for all the departments and by all personnel including non-physicians. Remote accessibility is also possible as it is a web-based and intranet-enabled tool.

Narayan, chief executive officer of i-Vista Digital Solutions, said: "This solution is a compact and scalable application that fully addresses one of the key function for many of the larger hospitals in India. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre and other mid-sized group practices in the US have successfully used this product. We intend to sign up with more such clients in the coming year."

The core aspect of 'Who's on call?' solution is a scheduling engine which assigns calls to the providers (physicians) using predefined shift timings, selects date and time based upon an easy-to-use date and time picker.

This scheduler automatically notifies the provider and the respective department administrator by e-mail about the changes or non-availability. Shifts can be created for everyday or multiple days.

Some of the highlights of the product are the ability to manage personal calendars, view audit trails and maintenance of records on general activities like conferences, holidays among others.

Users are also allowed the flexibility to "cover" each other's calls making it easier to change and update the roster sheets interactively.

i-Vista has been providing strategic services in the design, development and deployment of online applications since 1996.

The company is among the premium, quality-focused players in the online applications space and has clients like i-flex solutions, Wipro Infotech, Spice Telecom among others.