Accumen Performance Suite 2.1.4

Product Release Notes

Accumen Performance Suite®
2.1.4

June 2023

Product Detail and Version

Revision History

Feature Release list contained in Version 2.1.4

New + Improved

1. Subscribed Reports

2. APS Mapping Feature Updates and Fixes

   1. Download as Excel File

   2. Columns of Excel file match UI

   3. Single download/ upload creation for CPT and Lab Test Mapping Screens

   4. UI refresh after upload function

   5. Bug – Manage Data updates appropriately with selected module

   6. Bug- Excluded Items

   7. Bug – Lab Region Short Name update

3. Message Center Update

4. Feedback / Voice of Customer Updates

   1. Removal of Aha! Ideas Widget

   2. Implementation of Jira Issue Collector

5. Initiative Tracking

6. Lab Quality and Service – Business Logic Tab

7. Update to Share Functionality

8. APS PBM Graph Enhancement: Parameters reflect both KPIs and Graphs

9. Landing Page- Removal of Accumen News Widget

10. User interface update

Detailed Product Release Description

1. Subscribed Reports

Users will have the ability to subscribe to reports to be delivered via email at a specified interval.  The feature also provides the ability for the user to manage reports they are subscribed to.  Daily, weekly, and monthly are available intervals for delivery.  Reports may be delivered in PNJG, PDF, or PPT formats. 

Navigate to desired dashboard or saved report
Select subscribe button (Figure 1)
Enter desired delivery format (Figure 2) and schedule (Figure 3)
Select “Subscribe” to save selections
Select the calendar icon from the top toolbar to manage subscriptions (Figure 4)

Pencil Icon – to edit format or schedule of a subscribed report (Figure 5)
Trashcan Icon – to delete the subscription of a report (Figure 5)

2. APS Mapping Feature Updates and Fixes

Download as Excel File

Under the data mappings menu when a file is downloaded it will be in Excel format, with the .xlsx extension.

Columns of Excel File match UI

When downloading the excel file from the data mappings the columns will match the same order displayed in the user interface.   

Single download/upload creation for CPT and Lab Testing Mapping Screens

For CPT and Lab Testing options there were two download and upload options.  Those mapping options have been combined into a single excel download/upload option. 

UI refresh after upload function

Once an Excel file is uploaded back into the software the user interface will automatically update.  Previously it was necessary to manually refresh the screen to see updated changes.

Bug- Manage Data Updates appropriately with selected module

An issue was noted that when switching between Laboratory and PBM modules the software was not appropriately updating data mapping options. The issue has been resolved.

Bug- Excluded Items

An issue was identified that after an upload, excluded items were blank on the user interface (UI).  The issue has been resolved.  

Bug- Lab Region Short Name Update

When updating Lab Region Short Name, changes were not being saved in the software.  The issue has been resolved.

3. Message Center Update

There were no options present to delete items from the message center in all three areas including, inbox, sent, and drafts.  The software was updated with the option to now delete unwanted messages.  Once the delete option is invoked the message is irretrievable and permanently deleted.

4. Feedback/ Voice of Customer Updates

Removal of Aha! Widget

The Aha! Widget (shown below) has been removed from the software and replaced with a new feedback collection option. 

Implementation of Jira Issue Collector

The Jira Issue Collector has been implemented to replace the Aha! Widget.  The new widget will appear in the lower right-hand corner of the workspace (figure 11).  When selected the feedback form will open (figure 12).  Feedback types include change support, questions, or ideas.  The user will enter a summary statement and feedback description.  The submitters name and email are optional inputs.  Submitted feedback will be reviewed and triaged appropriately for resolution. 

5. Initiative Tracker

The software now contains the ability to enter notes on initiatives and process improvements in each dashboard allowing the user creation of a private storyboard.  This tracking tool allows for the documentation and assessment of implemented initiatives.  The feature allows the user to input subject, comment, and type.  All entered notes will be date time stamped at time of entry.  Previously entered notes may be edited or deleted from the system.

• User navigates to an APS module

• Access the 3-dot menu

• Notes is selected (Figure 13)

• New Note – Select Add (#1 in Figure 14)

• Edit Existing Note – Select pencil icon for the note you wish to edit (#2 in Figure 14)

• Delete Existing Note – Select Trash can icon for the note you wish to remove, follow prompts to confirm deletion of note (#3 in Figure 14)

6. Laboratory Quality and Service – Business Logic

To provide clarity into the definition of the quality and service metrics an infographic is available under the business logic tab. Inclusion and exclusion criteria for metrics are explained.  Additionally, a legend of thresholds for the color coding applied to each metric is displayed. To view:

• Navigate to Laboratory Quality and Service Module Scorecard or Detail

• Access the 3-dot menu

• Select Business Logic  

7. Share Functionality

In previous versions a saved view had to be created before the “Share” function could be evoked.  Updates have been applied to functionality that the ‘default’ view may now be shared via the Share function without obtaining an error message.

•  User navigates to an APS dashboard

• Access the 3-dot menu

• Select Share  

8. APS PBM: Parameters reflect both KPIs and Graphs

As a user selects PBM parameters both the KPI metrics and the graph will update accordingly. 

9. Landing Page – Removal of Accumen News Widget

The look of the APS landing page has been updated with the removal of the Accumen News widget.  It no longer appears in the lower left-hand corner at log-in to the software.

10. User Interface Update

The user interface has been updated with new icons.  The blue squares have been removed but the icons maintain the previous functionality.  Changes will appear on all APS dashboards. 

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