Hartford company acquires health care software
Hartford-based API Software Inc., a provider of labor resource management software solutions for health care organizations, announced that it has acquired ENEPCS (Expert Nurse Estimation Patient Classification System), an automated system that measures clinical workload and provides the number of hours and skill mix required to meet patient needs.
The system was acquired from its creator, Kathy Malloch.
“The acquisition of ENEPCS enhances our offering to hospital customers. When used in conjunction with API’s ActiveStaffer staffing and scheduling system, managers can take staff credentials, skill sets and patient acuity into account when making staffing decisions,” said Luis Garcia, API’s president and chief executive officer.
ENEPCS provides essential data for identifying patient care needs, staffing hours and skill mix, justifying reallocation of staff and estimating the cost of nursing care. The system can provide the data required to meet state and federal legislative requirements.
“API’s suite of labor resource management applications is an excellent match with the ENEPCS system,” Malloch said. “API’s existing client base will benefit from the new product, which will further help them meet the constantly changing demands of the health care environment. ENEPCS clients will also be able to access a wider range of labor resource management systems for enhanced efficiency and streamlined workflow.”
QPS acquires another Wisconsin staffing company
Brookfield-based QPS Companies Inc. has acquired N.E.W. Contracting, which has offices in Green Bay and Appleton.
With the acquisition, QPS, a staffing company, will add an estimated 20 percent to the business already generated by its own locations in Appleton and Green Bay.
N.E.W. was acquired from owner Blaise Krautkramer, who will no longer oversee the firm. The N.E.W. employees will be retained and will become QPS employees. The N.E.W. name will not be retained.
“We’re excited about the expansion and growth we’re experiencing in the Fox Valley area, which ultimately allows us to expand our geographical reach and better serve both our customers and applicants,” said Dan McNulty, executive vice president and chief operating officer of QPS. “The acquisition is just another step in our 2008 growth and development plan.”
QPS has more than 200 employees in 20 office locations throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
Manpower acquires Dutch staffing firm
Milwaukee-based Manpower Inc. announced it has acquired Vitae, a leading professional placement firm in the Netherlands.
Vitae, which has offices in 10 locations, will initially operate independently under its own brand, affiliated with Manpower Professional within Manpower Netherlands. Vitae’s current directors will remain active in the company.
“This acquisition of Vitae is part of our ongoing strategy to broaden our portfolio of recruitment services within our Manpower Professional brand to provide our clients with all of the talent they need, particularly the technology and finance professionals that are currently in high demand,” said Jeffrey Joerres, Manpower chairman and chief executive officer.
Established in 1986, Vitae offers permanent placement for approximately 4,000 candidates per year in 12 different specialist fields. Vitae has approximately 1,750 employees, 1200 of which are Vitae interim professionals who work primarily in technology and finance.
