by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
The electronic prior authorization pilot launched for all HMB and HMH inpatient units. For these areas, patient discharge medications requiring prior authorization will now be sent electronically through Epic, when orders are signed. Any payer correspondence will be...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
A new BPA will now display for chronic liver disease patients with a model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score of 26 or higher. This alert will prompt you to place the Referral to Transplant order set with the referral order. If you’re not placing a referral...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Consult to Neurology and Consult to Neurophysiology orders have been updated, improving these consult processes. All providers: Consult Neurology and Consult Neurophysiology orders now include Reason for Consult selection options and the free-text option. HMH...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
HM laboratories changed from troponin I tests to high-sensitivity troponin T tests, due to Siemens (its manufacturer) withdrawing troponin I tests from the market. The new Roche Troponin T test was the first high-sensitivity troponin method FDA approved for use in the...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
To help ensure all required operative note elements are included, the following items now automatically populate in the Brief Op Notes section, in Epic post-op navigators. MRN # When assistants are documented as present during the case, the Assistant Tasks Performed...
