Managing Volume, Complexity and Accountability
CaseManagerPro has always been designed to streamline case
management on a large scale (see Company History). Every feature in
the system is either specifically designed for it or readily
accommodates it. Coupled with powerful features that address issues
relevant to large complex practices, the toughest practice
challenges can be addressed.
The following are just a few of the capabilities of CMPv3 that facilitate high-volume and complex practices.
Capturing important information quickly and accurately in a usable form
lowers overhead and improves outcomes. Value is created for clients
and the practice.
- Everything Hinges on Data Structure
CMPv3 starts with a SQL-Server structure that has evolved
through three generations of extreme legal environments. We’ve
gone to great lengths to design sophisticated relational depth
that dramatically improves your capabilities with little or no
additional work.
- Using Lists and Groups
One way that CMPv3 helps enter and manage data quickly is by grouping cases and other records in
any manner that suits the purpose. These groups are created by selecting them from records filtered
by relevant criteria. Data fields, workflow processes, document uploads and other functions can then
be applied to an entire group rather than each case individually.
- Record Update Batches
CMPv3 lets users search for
records meeting user-defined criteria and execute data updates
en masse. It provides a batch loading and profiling capability
for e-files and can include file conversion capabilities and
even automate uploads from Exchange folders (custom options). Similar functions
allow updating tasks from calendars with select-all/deselect
functions, adding lists of records rather than single (e.g.:
case team assigned), search and select records for large mail
merges, and many others.
- Document Batches
CMPv3 not only has powerful DMS features, but also facilitates batch document uploads (including email)
and profiling that can save every staff member hours each week. We’ve even setup automated processing
of documents through Exchange by taking emails from a dedicated folder, extracting documents and
converting them to standard formats to profile individually or in batches.
- Match Layout to Uses
Using our Custom Section capabilities, data areas can be laid
out to reflect the work or data source. Data entry for standard
forms is input to similar online forms. Data migrated from
external sources can be mapped to one section with identical
fields. Interview questions flow right down the list.
- Import/Export Data
CMP’s open architecture, SQL-Server data structure, and
customizable data and records allow exchange of data with
relative ease. Redundancy and manual input can be avoided for
calendars, ordering records, docketing, documents, contact data,
financial information and just about anything that you want to
see in or out of CMP.
- Manage in Batches
CMP has case and document functions that let users search for
records meeting user-defined criteria and execute data updates
en masse. It provides a batch loading and profiling capability
for e-files and can include file conversion capabilities and
even automate uploads from Exchange folders. Similar functions
allow updating tasks from calendars with select-all/deselect
functions, adding lists of records rather than single (e.g.:
case team assigned), search and select records for large mail
merges, and many others.
Communication and access to relevant information keep people on
task and facilitate case and staff management. The combination of
features provided in CMPv3 helps to assure that everyone has what
they need on hand to reach their top level of performance.
- Best Practices Workflow
The Workflow capabilities provide tremendously powerful tools
that use standard process templates to schedule and assign
tasks, and deliver alerts and news notices. When one person
completes a task, the next one is triggered and the assignee
updated. A message listing new tasks goes our each night and
items are added to internal user and group calendars and To-Do
lists. Management reports simplify oversight by allowing
productivity, pending, status and exceptions reporting that
confirm all is well or to flag issues.
- Management by Reports
As explained in the Reports Section of the Feature Summaries the
CMPv3 List Query reports can be setup with precise criteria to
deliver ideal reports tailored to the requirements of the person
using them. Reports can be scheduled for desktop delivery to
coincide with responsibilities. Since data is specific to the
practice and job Managers can oversee more staff and staff can
complete more work because the relevant information is
immediately at hand. (see Reporting to Produce)
- Messaging and Notifications
In addition to the Workflow automation and its multiple related
notices and the ability to schedule in-depth reports to
facilitate the users work, there is an internal Direct Message
system similar to email with record context. DMs deliver links
to users on the case management system with messages that can
provide quick answers and document the activity. It can be
copied via email with the security of a secured link rather than
a document. Directives provide notification to any number of
users that require a response, such as requesting verification
that a key document is received. It tracks responses and will
send reminders to non-responders making it a simple matter to
inform and follow up.