MNT Assistant - Specifications & System
Requirements

Specifications

The MNT Assistant™ is a set of Microsoft Access databases, instructional material and support services including email, phone and web support, for the confidential management of MNT data and distribution of tailored educational material to MNT clients. Its general features and specifications are:

1.   Database driven (Microsoft Access 2007 Runtime).
2.   User access via Microsoft Access Forms and Reports.
3.   Secure password protected access to data manipulation and report generation
4.   Database compatibility with other ODBC compliant applications
5.   Comprehensive MNT Patient Profile Questionnaire
6.   MNT Patient Profile Reports, including

•   Dietary Habits and Nutrient Analysis Results
•   Clinical Reports of Test Results
•   Behavioral Intervention Status Reports
•   MNT Session Notes
•   Patient-Tailored Dietary Recommendations
•   Super Bill

7. Updates and Improvements based on Evidence-Based Guides for Practice
8. Email, phone and web support services

System Requirements

The MNT Assistant™ has been developed for and tested to work on a Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and Vista environments with MS Word XP/2003/2007 and MS Excel XP/2003/2007. Hardware compatibility with these programs or higher versions is required. It’s not required that you have Microsoft Access installed. Mac users have been able to use the MNT Assistant™ in Parrellels/Bootcamp/Virtual Box/VM Ware Fusion (on newer Macs).

Hardware requirements

Processor	500 megahertz (MHz) processor or higher
Memory	256 megabyte (MB) RAM or higher
Hard Disk	500megabyte (MB) or higher of disk space free
Drive	CD-ROM or DVD drive
Display	1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
Operating System	Windows XP SP2 or higher
Software	MS Word/Excel/Outlook 2002/XP or higher
Other	Compatible Printer

HIPAA requirements

All data is securely stored, using a password protected system or a user based security system that may comply with HIPAA requirements when accompanied by working policies.