CASE STUDY
MOBILE DEVELOPMENT
Revolutionizing Healthcare Staffing: How Cadensoft Transformed Clinician Management for Allegiant
Client Background
Allegiant, a leading healthcare organization, faced a daunting challenge in the dynamic landscape of healthcare staffing. Finding the right clinicians for various shifts was not just time-consuming but also a costly endeavor. To address this, Allegiant partnered with Cadensoft, a custom software development agency renowned for its innovative solutions.
Challenges and Objective
Greenfield Application: Allegiant needed a solution from scratch, tailored to their unique requirements.
Clinician Shift Publishing and Time Tracking: The app had to streamline clinician shift management and time tracking processes.
Connecting Facility Directors to Clinicians: Allegiant aimed to connect its facility directors seamlessly with a vast pool of pre-vetted clinicians.
Lack of CI/CD: The absence of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines hindered efficiency.
Absence of Technology Processes: Allegiant lacked structured technology processes, leading to inefficiencies and delays.
Establishing Technology Leadership: Cadensoft was tasked with establishing robust technology leadership within Allegiant’s operations.
Software Development Process: Implementing a structured software development process was crucial for success.
Requirements Gathering and Definition: Cadensoft led Allegiant’s business team through meticulous requirements gathering and definition phases.
Product Backlog and Delivery Process: A streamlined product backlog and delivery process were established, including automated deployment, peer review, leadership review, and Quality Assurance (QA) checks.
CI/CD Process and Pipeline: Cadensoft built and delivered a comprehensive CI/CD process and pipeline to enhance development and deployment efficiency.
Technology Review and Deployment Environment: An advanced technology review, control, and automated deployment environment were instituted for both API services and the mobile application.
Solution Implemented
Strategic Planning: Cadensoft collaborated closely with Allegiant’s stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements.
Requirements Gathering: Through workshops and interviews, Cadensoft facilitated in-depth requirements gathering and definition.
Agile Development: Leveraging Agile methodologies, Cadensoft established an iterative development approach, ensuring continuous feedback and adaptation.
CI/CD Implementation: A robust CI/CD process and pipeline were implemented, enabling automated testing, builds, and deployments.
Technology Leadership: Cadensoft provided guidance and mentorship to Allegiant’s technology teams, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
Structured Development Process: A structured software development process was established, incorporating coding standards, version control, and code reviews.
Product Backlog Management: Cadensoft facilitated the creation and management of a prioritized product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Deployment Environment: An automated and controlled deployment environment was set up, streamlining the deployment of API services and the mobile application.
Quality Assurance: Rigorous QA processes were implemented, including automated testing suites and manual QA checks, ensuring a high-quality end product.
Training and Support: Cadensoft provided comprehensive training and support to Allegiant’s teams, empowering them to manage and maintain the solution effectively.
Results and Impact
Efficiency Gains: The new app significantly reduced the time and effort required for clinician shift management and time tracking.
Cost Savings: Allegiant experienced cost savings due to streamlined processes and reduced manual interventions.
Enhanced Visibility: Facility directors gained real-time visibility into available clinicians, improving decision-making and resource allocation.
Improved Collaboration: The structured development process fostered collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams.
Technology Advancement: Allegiant’s technology capabilities were elevated, positioning them as leaders in healthcare staffing solutions.
Scalability: The scalable architecture of the app allowed Allegiant to adapt to changing demands and scale operations seamlessly.
Customer Satisfaction: Clinicians and facility directors reported increased satisfaction with the new app, citing ease of use and efficiency.
Conclusion
Through strategic planning, agile development practices, and innovative solutions, Cadensoft successfully supported Allegiant in revolutionizing clinician management within the healthcare industry. The partnership not only addressed immediate challenges but also laid a foundation for long-term technological advancement and business growth.
Industry: Healthcare Technology
Location: Youngstown, OH
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