This bill mandates the Washington Department of Corrections to replace its current offender management network information system with a more advanced and efficient system, specifically prioritizing the implementation of a sentencing calculation module by June 30, 2025. The department is required to utilize a competitive request for proposal process and leverage existing resources and funding. The new system must be capable of continuous updates, employ an agile development model, and provide quantifiable deliverables, including live demonstrations of the software during development. Additionally, the bill requires the implementation of a comprehensive electronic health records system that aligns with statewide plans and can communicate with managed care organizations for care coordination.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if specific funding for its implementation is not provided by June 30, 2023, in the omnibus appropriations act, the act will become null and void. The department is also instructed to collaborate with the office of equity to ensure the provisions of the act are effectively implemented.