Java Asynchronous Java Asynchronous Wireless Application Wireless Application

Server (JAWAS)Server (JAWAS)

The ObjectiveThe ObjectiveTo provide a tool-set for the rapid To provide a tool-set for the rapid

development and deployment of development and deployment of mobile information applicationsmobile information applications

Utilize standard mobile devices Utilize standard mobile devices (Palm Pilot)(Palm Pilot)

Integration with multiple data Integration with multiple data sources (ORACLE, SQL Server)sources (ORACLE, SQL Server)

Secure data transfer using mobile Secure data transfer using mobile data networksdata networks

ComponentsComponents Flexible and easily customized Flexible and easily customized

mobile device interfacemobile device interface Application-independent database Application-independent database

model that can be fitted to multiple model that can be fitted to multiple mobile information and service mobile information and service delivery applicationsdelivery applications

Secure communications channel Secure communications channel optimized for wireless connectionsoptimized for wireless connections

Sample ApplicationSample Application

OUTREACH mobile home care OUTREACH mobile home care application has been developed application has been developed with JAWASwith JAWAS

Uses Palm Pilot as Point of Care Uses Palm Pilot as Point of Care devicedevice

Designed for home care nursing Designed for home care nursing service deliveryservice delivery

OUTREACH ConceptOUTREACH Concept

Homecare workers providing and tracking Homecare workers providing and tracking services using a palmtop computer that connects services using a palmtop computer that connects with the office over a wireless (cellular) with the office over a wireless (cellular) connection.connection. Providing visit information to the provider in Providing visit information to the provider in

the fieldthe field Collecting completed services information from Collecting completed services information from

the service provider in the fieldthe service provider in the field Coordinating information and schedules with Coordinating information and schedules with

the service administratorsthe service administrators

Provide Information in the Provide Information in the FieldField

Visit schedule for each providerVisit schedule for each provider visit times and locations for one or visit times and locations for one or

more daysmore days

Client informationClient information demographicsdemographics

Service protocolsService protocols

Supplies managementSupplies management

Collect Information from the Collect Information from the FieldField

Client observationsClient observations

MedicationsMedications

Supplies usedSupplies used

Visit completion (time tracking)Visit completion (time tracking)

A Scenario for UseA Scenario for Use Homecare NurseHomecare Nurse Connects in the morningConnects in the morning Downloads schedule for the dayDownloads schedule for the day Reviews supplies needed for the day’s visitsReviews supplies needed for the day’s visits Departs to the first address on her calendarDeparts to the first address on her calendar [Start Visit][Start Visit] Review client demographics, basic diagnosisReview client demographics, basic diagnosis Provide services following protocol checklistProvide services following protocol checklist Record observations and suppliesRecord observations and supplies [End Visit][End Visit] Ready to proceed to the next clientReady to proceed to the next client

BenefitsBenefits

Reduce or eliminate paper documentation (saving Reduce or eliminate paper documentation (saving time)time)

Improve the quality and consistency of serviceImprove the quality and consistency of service Provide accurate measures of client progressProvide accurate measures of client progress Provide up-to-date information on clients and Provide up-to-date information on clients and

visitsvisits Document visits as a part of delivering serviceDocument visits as a part of delivering service