1. See AIS Handout For More Info!
OSA Aging Information System (AIS) Overview: Who we are and how we got there
OSA began developing web-based data applications on a secure site in 2001 to:
reduce fixed costs associated with traditional client-server software applications
provide grantees and partners w/out access to the State network access to OSA’s IT systems
allow OSA more control of applications and provide users with more functionality
Aging Information System Application System Software Applications
Annual & Multi-year Planning System (AMPS)
National Aging Program Information System (NAPIS) NAPIS Federal Reporting Applications
Volunteer Information System (VIS)
Care Management Information System (CMIS)
Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MiCAFE)
Unified Benefits Application (UBA)
Legal Service Information System (LSI)
OSA Secure File Drop-off Application and OSA Grantee Secure File Retrieval Application
AIS User Administration Application
Resource Maintenance at the Source Application (RM)
Miseniors & MiPATH Content Administration Applications
AIS Vendor User Administration Application
AIS Websites
Partner Channel
MIADRC.org URL
Other websites & URLs
See AIS Handout For More Info!

2. AIS Profile: What is an AIS?
Technology
5 servers (production, DC/DNS, staging, backup, public/private web, etc.) and other hardware / software - all new in 2009
New Storage Area Network (SAN) – new in 2010
Technical support contract w/ ACRO Services Corp. – an award winning, Michigan-based IT firm operating since 1982
Users and Agencies
1,721 AIS user accounts
236 partner agencies across Michigan access the AIS
Usage and Utilization
Current AIS Data Storage (production): about 15 gigabytes (15,360 megabytes) - 1 megabyte roughly equals a typical book w/ 500 pages × 2000 characters/page
Current AIS data storage is 17% of capacity – room to grow!

3. Aging Information System (AIS) Network: Machines talking to machines
Servers
ADRC User
Internet
SAN
Firewall
Fiber Switch
OSA User
ADRC User

4. OSA ADRC Grant Proposal: What did we say we would do and why?
GOAL I. Enhance individual choice and support informed decision-making through person-centered planning/thinking (PCP/PCT) and comprehensive information and awareness (I&A):
Implement a statewide LTC resource database.
OSA is responsible for management of the statewide I&A data application and LTC website, including a statewide LTC resource database.

5. Searchable, Editable, & Reportable Resource Data Available to ADRC
Goal: A Searchable ADRC Resource Directory & Database w/ Multi-Access Options
LTC?
Searchable, Editable, & Reportable Resource Data Available to ADRC

6. Information Hierarchies: Making Data Make Sense
Resource directory data organized by:
Geography
Service Name
Service Type
Agency Name
Agency Type
Agency Characteristics
Other?

7. Searchable Databases: How we help people find what they are looking for
Provide logical ways to search and report information, including:
Geography
Service Type
Service Name
Agency
Agency Type
Agency Characteristics
Key Words/Phrases
Other?

8. ADRC Resource Data Submission: More web, less data entry
STEP 4: OSA Saves Verified
Resource Data to AIS Resource Database
STEP 2: ADRC I&A Resource Contact
Review & Approves ADRC-specific Resource Data
Internet
Internet
STEP 3: OSA ADRC Contact
Review & Verifies Resource Data
Internet
Internet
ADRC Services?
STEP 1: Local Providers
Submit Resource Information via Web form
RESULT: Searchable Resource Data Available to ADRCs, OSA, and Public

9. www.miseniors.net: Web-based Resource Provider Submission Process

10. www.miseniors.net: Resource Provider Submission Webform

11. ADRC Resource Data: Centralized Management
many sources -> one repository -> many access points

12. Resource Database Records: Important, Detailed, & Living

13. Resource Data Management: Details, details, and more details

14. Key Issue for Resource Directories: Keep It Fresh, Accurate and Editable!
Data Access, Review, & Edit Options for ADRC partners:
Reports (example 1: flat file, etc)
Online Edit Options
Data File Downloads
Automated review reminders
Example 1.
Service Type
Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Resource Name
Fed ID
Site Name
Street Address 1
City
State
Zip
CLINTON
EATON
INGHAM
LTC Options Services
Scott
Test
Person-Centered Home Care Group, Inc.
Eaton Office
1356 W. Saginaw
Lansing MI
48977 1
Lansing Office
P O Box 9
Lansing Twp.
48912

15. Public Web: Search Criteria - Service Name

16. Public Web: Search Criteria - Geography

17. Search Results: Easy Access to Good Information is What Matters!
Person Centered Home Care, Inc.
Click Here to Visit their Website

18. ADRCs: A True Community Resource!
Goal: Enlightenment!
Avoid: Frustration!