The California County of Solano Department of Mental Health plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system. The department submitted a funding request for $2.1 million as part of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) technology project in April 2010. The release of the RFP is expected sometime in July 2010. A tentative date for the project's award is set for November/December 2010. Complete implementation of the system is expected by fall 2012.

The Solana County Mental Health Division's mission is to provide mental health services and support that is person-centered, safe, effective, efficient, timely and equitable. In addition to promoting wellness and recovery, the division strives to fully incorporate shared decision making between consumers, family members and providers.

EHR systems are expected to assist health professionals with multiple daily tasks, including scheduling and management of appointments, documenting client interactions, and helping with the standardization of policies and procedures. Solano County's EHR system plans to include applications for scheduling and tracking appointments, templates for electronic assessments, e-prescribing capabilities, and management of billing processes. INPUT is currently tracking the project here.