New COVID-19 Order Set Changes

Isolation orders in COVID-19 Order Sets have been changed to meet new OSHA standards. Now, only the isolations required for the patient (Airborne and Contact Isolations) will display for the ordering provider. If the patient already has the required isolations,...

Aug. 15 Epic Update Companions Now Available

Sunday, Aug. 15, is the next Epic Update, showcasing useful new features, including: Enhanced documentation and improved efficiency tools. New, improved Haiku/Canto functionalities. Efficient new Storyboard features. Improved Care Everywhere usability. Secure...

Electronic Prior Authorization Pilot Expands

The electronic prior authorization pilot has expanded to HMSL and remaining HMWB inpatient units. For these areas, patient discharge medications requiring prior authorization are now sent electronically through Epic, when orders are signed. Any payer correspondence...

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