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Testing new tech on A-10 355th MDG implements new military health system

by Senior Airman are also testing the pivot suction cup bracket by Senior Airman Marion Kimani, Military Health have the highest levels of cyber security,
CheYeNNe A. poWeRS and Samsung Active 2 Case. Pivot’s bracket BLAke GoNzALeS System GENESIS trainer, providing enhanced and secure technology
and case will allow the pilot to mount the tablet gives instruction to Airman 1st to manage and safeguard protected health
355th Wing Public Affairs 355th Wing Public Affairs Class Jenna Slaughter, 355th
in a location that will decrease workload and information.
Operational test personnel from the Air Na- increase situational awareness.” In order for the 355th Medical Group to Mental Health technician, at “The system is built to serve patients
tional Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test For now, the PnP3+ is a temporary answer to accomplish its mission, it needs the best tools Davis-Monthan Air Force Base with increased security and functionality,”
Center, a tenant unit on Davis-Monthan Air the requirement to display HD targeting pod and systems available to ensure patients get April 7. MHS GENESIS is a Sauls said.
Force Base, conducted a ground test on a new video inside the A-10’s cockpit. the care and services they need. The 355th modernized electronic health Although it is a new system and new
visual display system for the A-10C Thunderbolt “Units will get these LITENING pods and Medical Group is implementing a larger record system being imple- technology, the 355th MDG is preparing for
II April 14. tablets as they prepare to deploy and then system that will greatly enhance its ability mented across the Depart- the transition well in advance.
The LITENING Digital Port Plug-n-Play III+ would have them during their deployment,” to provide healthy combat forces and trusted ment of Defense that enables “The desert medics have been through
a more streamlined care expe-
allows the pilot to see a high-definition picture of Case said. “This is a short-term solution while healthcare to the Desert Lightning Team. rience for patients. multiple training sessions, practice events,
multiple targeting pod sensors simultaneously waiting for the A-10’s new High Resolution That change is Military Health System Senior Airman Blake Gonzales and weekly meetings in the effort to phase
on a tablet inside the A-10. Display System.” GENESIS, a new electronic health record out the old systems and implement MHS
“The A-10 has used the LITENING targeting Total force partnerships like these allow system that went live April 24, which systems, Composite Health Care System cancel appointments, request prescription GENESIS,” Sauls said. “We have also in-
pod for about 20 years, using a standard defini- AATC and Davis-Monthan to accomplish vari- Photos by Senior Airman combines the two legacy systems currently and the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal refills, view clinic and certain laboratory/ stalled new equipment to support MHS
tion video feed that shows one sensor at a time,” ous mission sets with ease. The interoperability cheyenne A. Powers used by the U.S. Air Force. This modern- Technology Application, which have been test results, and have access to a health GENESIS including bar code scanners,
said Lt. Col. Jason Case, AATC A-10 pilot. “We of guard, reserve and active-duty forces enables Operational test personnel ized system is being implemented across around since the 1980s. MHS GENESIS library. The new patient portal provides work-stations, and e-signature pads.”
were ground testing an HD video wireless data the Air Force to remain unmatched in its re- from the Air National Guard the Department of Defense and enables will provide a single record of care through- this capability, eliminating the need to As the new system is implemented,
stream from the targeting pod to the tablet in sponse to warfighter requirements, and allows Air Force Reserve Com- a more streamlined care experience for out a military member’s service, as well as hand-carry paper records from base-to-base, limited appointment availability, longer
the cockpit.” new, innovative support to the aircraft the total mand Test Center conduct patients. It also provides the 355th MDG’s establish an adaptable system that can while giving Airmen access to their records prescription fill times, and longer wait times
The AATC is the only Air Reserve Component force employs. a ground check following Desert Medics with a reliable database to evolve as the healthcare industry changes. from anywhere in the world. are expected.
Operational Test Organization that tests new “We really appreciate the support of both the the first field test of the access patient information whenever and “Medical staff will benefit from MHS “It’s going to follow them anywhere they “We do not anticipate these delays to last
capabilities for Air Force aircraft. Though they 355th Wing and 924th Fighter Group,” Case LITENING Digital Port Plug- wherever care is provided. GENESIS by utilizing one system as op- go, including deployments,” said Todd Sauls, long,” Howard said. “While this is unfortu-
do not fall under the 355th Wing’s command, said. “Without the help of these organizations, n-Play 3+ on the A-10 Thun- “The process to implement MHS GEN- posed to two,” Howard said. “It also allows Defense Health Administration MHS GEN- nate, it is necessary to ensure our staff has
they often play a crucial role in implement- AATC would not be able to perform our mission.” derbolt II at Davis-Monthan ESIS has been on-going since 2019,” said for the connection of medical and dental ESIS project integration analyst. “When the time to learn this new system so we can
ing modernization efforts on both the reserve The ever-changing global climate of conflict Air Force Base April 14. Capt. Michael Howard, 355th MDG execu- information across all areas of responsibil- you look at our system we use now called continue providing the safe, reliable care
component and active-duty aircraft on Davis- requires the Air Force to adapt and deploy The PnP3+ is a visual dis- tive officer. “The process of switching to a ity. This includes garrison, operational, and AFHLTA, it’s kind of limited. The new sys- you’ve come to expect from us.”
Monthan and Air Force wide. ready, lethal forces anywhere in the world at a play system that allows new electronic health record system across en route care.” tem will be viewable in theater and avail- Innovative systems like MHS GENESIS
“This new technology would allow the pilot to moment’s notice. The 355th Wing remains on the pilot to see a high-def- the DoD has required a lot of manpower, MHS GENESIS is a historic transforma- able from the beginning of their career all are just one of the ways the 355th MDG, the
not only see the video in higher definition but the leading edge of this charge by providing its inition picture of multiple time, training and resources that will culmi- tion that allows Airmen to access their cur- the way to retirement.” U.S. Air Force, and the DoD are keeping our
would also allow them to watch up to three dif- units an environment to continue their efforts targeting pod sensors on a nate in a much better patient experience.” rent medical and dental health records 24/7. While being readily accessible, these airmen fit-to-fight and ready to execute the
ferent sensors at the same time,” Case said. “We in improving a more lethal force. tablet inside the A-10. MHS GENESIS is replacing two legacy Patients will also be able to schedule and new MHS GENESIS features will also diverse missions of the 355th Wing.

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