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Epic Planned Downtime

Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 – 4 a.m. Epic will experience a planned downtime on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2 to approximately 4 a.m. During this downtime: Access theEpic Read-Only icon on your workstation desktop. Data in Epic Read-Only is current until the downtime begins. You...

Restraint Orders Updated

Provider restraint orders for both violent and non-violent restraints were updated, now requiring you to clarify the patient’s behavior that’s necessitating the reason for restraint or seclusion.  For non-violent restraint orders, you’ll now select one or more...

PT/OT Consult Orders Updated with More Options

PT and OT evaluation and treatment consult requests now require a reason for consult — geared to improve therapy consult response times and ensure the correct information and service are provided. The new Reason for referral list includes high-value therapy services...

New Inpatient LifeVest Order Process

The new Life Vest Panel replaced the individual LifeVest order, giving you two order options: LifeVest (pre-selected) Consult to Case Management  When prescribing LifeVest for inpatients, select the Consult to Case Management order. This will notify the case...

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