SNAP Health

SNAP Health Center enables school nurses to track visits, screenings, immunizations and medications, quickly and completely. The software ensures the security of student health-related data, meeting both HIPAA and FERPA regulations. The user-friendly software makes it easy to perform group processing of health related information; run reports, labels and form letters; and refer to the included drug handbook information.

Client Computer for Networks

• Operating System MS Windows 98/ME/2000/XP or Higher
• CPU Pentium 3 800MHz minimum (P4 1.4GHz Recommended)
• Display XVGA 1024x768 Minimum (17" or larger recommended)
• RAM 128MB Minimum (256MB for Windows XP or 2000)
• Hard Drive Space 200MB
• Printer Required
• Floppy Drive Optional
• CD Rom Required
• Sound Card Required
• Internet Required

Server Computer for Networks

• Operating System MS Windows 2000/2003
• CPU P4 2.0GHz Minimum
• Display VGA Minimum
• RAM 1 GB Minimum
• Hard Drive Space 500MB +50MB/yr per 1000 Students
• Floppy Drive One 3.5" Minimum
• CD ROM Required
• Internet Highly Recommended
• Tape Backup Highly Recommended
• The requirements above are based on 4000 students. Call for larger districts. SQL Server 2000/2005 Processor license required for districts with 20+ simultaneous users.

Cloud Solution: PSNI’s data center is a secure, multi-server environment with efficient load balancing, effective firewalls, and resource management. It allows several components to go offline without disrupting customers, resulting in virtually no downtime. PSNI is SSAE (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements) 16 SOC 2 Type II Certified. Not only were our servers audited by an outside third party, but also our business practices, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOUD SERVICES:

• Operating System Windows 7 or higher
• Mac OS 10.5 and later
• Apple iOS (iPad)
• Google Android
• Chrome OS
• Browser Any HTML5 Compatible Browser

The PSNI Data Center: 

• Virtual private servers with multiple application servers behind load balancing
• Multiple dual socket multi-core servers with dual PSUs
• Automated full nightly backups with 4-week retention
• Monthly master backups stored offsite with 8-week retention
• Annual master backup to archival-grade DVD at the start of the school year
• Parallel redundant technology with automated failover: 2- fiber optic internet connections, 2-firewalls, 2- switches, 2- load balancers, 2- UPS, and a backup generator
• Servers are housed in controlled access and environmentally controlled facility
• Advanced smoke and fire detection system
• Onsite Information Security Officer and annual HIPAA & FERPA security staff training

The district agrees to:

1. Ensure data security (maintenance of passwords as well as backing up data on magnetic media on a regular basis and storing multiple copies of such media in appropriate places)
2. Notify WNYRIC of relevant personnel changes
3. Allow remote access to the server and/or workstations to the RIC technician
4. Assign the personnel to be trained with the appropriate authorization for security access to the system data for all such staff if needed.
5. Create/maintain local (district) tables
6. Purchase appropriate hardware and software

WNYRIC agrees to:

1. Install the software, if applicable
2. Provide documentation
3. Provide telephone and on-site support
4. Provide a means for purchasing necessary licenses
5. Serve as liaison between the district and the vendor
6. Maintain strict confidentiality

The WNYRIC utilizes cost-effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms.

Staff follows best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher, and principal data security and privacy regulations.

Service Desk can be reached Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. by calling (716) 821-7171, 1-800-872-0780, by email at servicedesk@e1b.org, or via live chat by clicking here. A representative will be available from 4:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. to assist you with calls regarding emergency situations. During all other hours and holidays, a caller will receive important information regarding coverage.