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Staying Connected Statewide with P-CIS & CWS-CARES
What is P-CIS?
P-CIS is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline workflow, integrate with multiple systems, and provide real-time access to assessments, analytics, and outcomes tracking. P-CIS allows different systems to work together, enabling secure and efficient data sharing, and eliminating duplicate data entry.
Signing on to P-CIS with SSO
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a convenient way to access multiple platforms using just one username and password. Once you sign in to CWS-CARES, SSO allows you to seamlessly access the P-CIS platform without needing to log in again.
Actionable Insights with Analytics
- Trajectory Graph - Visualize changes in needs and strengths over time, with options to toggle or combine categories.
- Story Map - Summarize needs and strengths with supporting context, ideal for Child and Family Team discussions.
- Item Detail - Review specific item scores and notes over time for a deeper understanding.
- Family Reports - Provide families with a clear summary of recent CANS scores and progress, custom built with CDSS and DHCS stakeholder input.
Sharing CANS for Enhanced Collaboration
The P-CIS/CWS-CARES interface enables sharing of Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments among providers. Benefits of data sharing between agencies include:
- Integrated History: Historical CANS from CWS-CARES and Behavioral Health systems are consolidated within P-CIS.
- Real-Time Sharing: Behavioral Health agencies can share CANS with CDSS in P-CIS, enhancing coordination.
- Statewide Alignment: A unified approach ensures consistency across counties and partners.
CANS Assessment Features:
- Seamless integration of CWS-CARES, P-CIS, and County Behavioral Health agency platforms.
- Centralized data collection to streamline workflow, automate notifications and ratings.
- Longitudinal analysis to track consolidated CANS data to identify trends and inform updates.
- Workflow automation to improve documentation efficiency and compliance.
- Customizable security and consent management to enable controlled data sharing.
- Caregiver Tracking: Monitor caregivers’ progress over time to improve outcomes for children and families.
Outcomes for Communities Served
By integrating data across care organizations, P-CIS improves outcomes by:
- Greater care coordination among agencies and service providers.
- Faster and more informed decision-making based on real-time data.
- Enhanced transparency and accountability in case management.
- Better long-term outcomes for children and youth through data-driven interventions.
Originally published in the CWS-CARES Explorer.