Smarter documentation of public health work was needed by Chippewa County health in west central Wisconsin. Nightingale Notes simplified collaboration, improved compliance and allowed for more time to be spent on care.
CHIPPEWA COUNTY HEALTH
Located in west central Wisconsin, the Chippewa County Health Department serves about 66,970 residents across rural and urban communities. The department’s mission is to promote wellness and prevent disease through services like public health nursing, maternal and child health, immunization clinics, environmental health inspections, and disease prevention and control. Documentation of public health data is an important part of that work.
The Challenge: Time consuming public health documentation
Staff faced time-consuming, paper-based documentation processes. Nurses often completed records after hours, creating inefficiencies and delayed reporting. Supervisors struggled to generate timely data for compliance and funding purposes.
“We needed a system that would help us spend less time on paperwork and more time with our clients.”
– Jennifer Lenbom, Chippewa County Health Department
The Solution: Nightingale Notes
Chippewa County health department adopted Nightingale Notes more than 10 years ago. This cloud-based solution to documentation of public health information means nothing runs on county servers. Data is unified in one place for many programs.
Nurses and environmental staff can document visits in real time – whether at the office, in clinics, or during home visits.
Nightingale Notes simplifies collaboration by giving staff secure access to shared data and integrated workflows. The result is improved compliance, faster reporting, and more time focused on community care.
With Nightingale Notes, the Chippewa County Health Department continues to strengthen its mission to protect and promote community health – delivering compassionate care efficiently and effectively.
“Nightingale Notes lets us see the whole picture – from maternal health to environmental safety – all in one place.”
– Jennifer Lenbom, Program Supervisor, Chippewa County Health Department, WI
