- Installations with Multiple Users
- Installations with Single User
- Sample Configuration
- Hardware FAQs and Minimum Requirements
- Documentation-Only Configuration
Installations with Multiple Users
For a Multi-User deployment, there are two types of computers required for the installation of RAPID Software. They include the Server and Workstation PCs. Each installation will only require one PC to act as a Server and that is where the main software will be installed. The Workstations are the PCs that the users will use to access the system. The number of Workstations needed will depend on the number of users that will be using the system.
The Server:
This is typically a PC that is beefed-up with more processing power and more memory. If a practice already owns computers with decent specs, it is possible to use one of the existing units as the server. Click here for the minimum Server specifications.
Workstations:
There are 3 Types of Workstations based on the User Type
- DC / Provider Workstation - Used by the DC or other Providers needing to create Clinical Documentations
- Tablet PCs or Touch Screen PCs are Recommended
- Regular Windows PCs could be used but some functionalities would be lost
- Click here for minimum Workstation specifications.
- Patient Kiosk Workstation - Used by the Patients for completing paperwork / Check-in Procedures
- Tablet PCs or Touch Screen PCs are Recommended
- Regular Windows PCs could be used but some functionalities would be lost
- Click here for minimum Workstation specifications.
- Front Desk / Staff Workstation - Billing and Front Office PCs – Any other PCs used by the staff
- Regular Windows PCs - No need for Touch Screen PCs
- Click here for minimum Workstation specifications.
The number and type of computers needed will depend on the size of your practice and the number of people that will be using the software.
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Single User Installations
For a single user installation, all the RAPID software components can be installed on one PC. This PC will need to run Windows Professional or Business Edition. It is recommended that it would be a Tablet or Touch Screen PC to enable the user to take advantage of all the advanced functions the system offers like signing documents electronically or annotating images and charts on the screen. Click here for Single User installation minimum specifications.
SAMPLE CONFIGURATION
This is a typical configuration for a single facility with multiple users using Rapid Practice Management (billing, collections, scheduling, reports) and RAPID Documentation for clinical notes
HARDWARE FAQs AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Workstation
- Front Desk / Staff – Standard Computers – No Need for Tablet or Touch Screen PC
- DC / Provider and Patient Kiosk - Tablet PC or Touch Screen PC is recommended.
What are the minimum system requirements?
Operating System: |
Windows 7, Vista, XP - Any Version |
CPU/Processor: |
Any Processor should be fine - 800 MHz or Higher is preferred |
RAM/Memory: |
Windows XP Computers need a minimum of 512 MB RAM, |
Hard Drive/Storage: |
5 GB of Free Hard Drive Space |
Network Interface Card: |
Ethernet Card or Wireless Network Card |
Software: |
MS Word needed for all DC / Provider Workstations |
Internet Browser: |
Internet Explorer 7 or higher |
Recommended Vendors: |
Dell or HP |
Recommended Tablet and |
Dell Inspiron Duo, Dell Touch Screen PCs, HP EliteBook - (High End Model), |
RAPID Software Server
What is the purpose of a RAPID Software Server?
The server is a computer dedicated to running a centralized version of the RAPID software and database. The other computer equipment in the practice accesses the Server over a network. It is good business practice to back-up the RAPID software and database daily. Back-ups should be stored offsite to ensure business continuity in the event of a disaster.
What is the difference between a workstation and a server?
Servers generally have larger hard drive capacity, more memory and a faster processor.
What are the minimum system requirements for the server?
Server – Only 1 PC is Required per Installation
Operating System: |
Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate), Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate), Windows XP (Professional), Windows Server (2003). Windows Server (2008 - Server Must not be set as Domain Controller) |
CPU/Processor: |
2 GHZ or higher |
RAM/Memory: |
2 GB or higher |
Hard Drive/Storage: |
20 GB of Free Hard Drive Space |
Internet Browser: |
Internet Explorer 7 or higher |
Recommended Vendors: |
Dell or HP |
Wireless Router: |
Any N or G Wirelesses Router will work. |
Recommended Vendors: |
Linksys |
Can I use a smaller Server if my practice is very small?
RAPID Documentation only clients without the RAPID Practice Management software (i.e. No Scheduling, Billing, Collections, or Reporting) may use a Workstation rather than a dedicated Server.
DOCUMENTATION-ONLY CONFIGURATION
Here is a typical configuration for a single facility with just RAPID Documentation for clinical notes.
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