Group B3 supports the commissioning of the VA S / WIMS health and safety system

Posted: October 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. EDT|Update: 43 minutes ago

HERNDON, Virginia., October 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – B3 Group is proud to announce that in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), it has achieved the planned Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Security Information Management System and the Worker’s Compensation (S / WIMS) from VA. Go-Live on time and on budget, and moved to a live pilot phase. This new system for recording workers’ safety, health and compensation data is an eCase-based enterprise SaaS solution.^® product of our trusted partner, AINS. The B3 team completed the IOC phase by providing project management and Agile software development assistance to include design, configuration, testing, training, communications, change management, deployment and service center capabilities. From September 16, the pilot phase now supports up to 180 users across the VA currently with an expected user base of 45,000 across various geographic locations in the United States.

“The IOC and the pilot for safety and health are only the first step of the S / WIMS project,” said Kevin D. Rice, COO. “We have started to put together the requirements for the Workers Compensation functionality, with the planned final operating capacity (FOC) for March 2022. The integrated system will support the well-being of all VA employees who provide services to Veterans. “

Group B3 received the $ 16 million VA S / WIMS contract a year ago with the goal of transforming the way VA manages human resources. Replacing the legacy system is part of the VA’s goal of transforming the technology, business processes, and data needed to change the way they manage human resources in support of the VA strategic plan. The S / WIMS product also complies with the Occupational Safety and Health (OHS) Act 1970, requiring federal agencies to keep adequate records of all occupational accidents and illnesses for proper assessment and necessary corrective action. , and to provide access to these records and reports to the Secretary of Labor. Additionally, this initiative follows the veteran-focused onboarding process for all business requirements collection and configuration activities.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, the country’s largest healthcare system, employs more than 360,000 full-time healthcare professionals and support staff in more than 1,200 healthcare facilities across the country.

About B3

B3 Group is an IT transformation company specializing in digital services and technology solutions that impact the lives of veterans. B3 manages large-scale digital transformation platforms and provides facilitated services through its technology partnerships. Founded in 2008 on the principles of servant leadership, B3 has been recognized annually by Inc. 5000 for its strategic growth and was recently named the 2021 Washington Post Top Workplace. B3 brings its core values ​​of innovation, collaboration and integrity to every interaction with its stakeholders: employees, government and partners.

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