proFSSA projectAn adventure down the

rabbit hole!

Barbara Cotter

Who doesn’t work here!

Who we are

• Independent Forensic Services in SA• SAPOL and Coroner’s Office are major

clients• Private work

What we do

• Pathology• Biology

• Toxicology• Chemistry

• Science Support, Admin, IT, QA, Exec

Our Project

• Overall goal is to replace three systems

Three project phases

Phase 1• Assess requirements• Produce functional specs• Develop prototype• Configure, meetings, configure, meetings

Phase 1 Development so far…• Multi-case submission

How does it work?

Double clicking the open dialog opens up a submission user dialog session Details of case

entered here.

Details of person submitting items are entered here.

Processing…

Process Case Submission(s)

Item Movement

How does it work?

Location to move to.

Items to be moved.

Confirming movement…

Movement complete.

Report Handler

• Multiple Reports required• Multiple label types• Varying document types

How does it work?

Printing Tab

Reports Record tab

Label Printer tab

Attach Docs tab

Example Reports

Where are we?

• Phase 1 around 60% complete• Other impacts on the project…• Phase 1 go live…• Benefits…

– A consolidated system– Gaining Efficiencies– Improved Customer Service

Light at the end of the tunnel!

• Great progress made• A lot more development required• Looking forward to the continuing

adventure

Questions?