6213 Harmony for NHT

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Georgia Division of Aging Services
Access to Services Manual

Chapter:

6000 Community Transitions

Effective Date:

Section Title:

Harmony for NHT

Reviewed or Updated in:

MT 2018-02

Section Number:

6213

Previous Update:

Summary Statement

The Harmony Framework Database, developed by Harmony Information Systems (Harmony) and administered by Division of Aging Services (DAS), is the database of record for all Nursing Home Transition (NHT) activities. NHT Agencies, their staff, and contractors utilize the Harmony system following DAS policy, procedure, and guidance.

Basic Considerations

Utilization of Harmony for documentation of NHT is required. Data entered into Harmony is the only source from which mandatory program reports are generated.

DAS staff will use the Harmony database to assess situations and deliver and document technical assistance. If information is not available in the database for DAS staff to decide, a decision will not be communicated until all necessary information is available in the system.

NHT Agency Procedures

NHT Agency staff will utilize the Harmony for MFP/NHT User Guide, published by DAS, as the official reference to document NHT activities within the database.

The User Guide is updated on a regular basis, no less than annually, and distributed to all staff who use the system.

DAS reserves the right to send guidance via other means to clarify the User Guide prior to an official update. This may be done through formal letters, email communication, or other written formats including the AtS Midweek Update sent to all Transition Coordination staff and AAA Directors.

References

MAN 5600/Appendix H DAS Data System Manuals/MFP User Guide