by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
Effective the week of Aug. 19, the Restraint Use at Death section (see screenshot) in the Deceased navigator will be removed. A new process will auto-collect CMS reporting information directly from restraint flowsheets. This change will make nursing documentation...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
Remember to routinely monitor your timecard for accuracy, and report any issues to your manager as soon as you notice them. Timecard Deadlines Enter PTO and Employee Clocking Request (non-exempt) transactions by 10 a.m. on Monday of the pay week, unless your manager...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 18, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, News
Smooth Transition for Epic Q3 2019 Update The Q3 2019 Epic Update went live at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, an hour ahead of schedule. This update included new features and benefits for end users and updated hardware to enable the system to operate more efficiently. If...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 18, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
For Everyone New Law Mandates Controlled Substance E-Prescribing Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law requiring providers to electronically prescribe controlled substances beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Beginning Sept. 1, 2019, the law also requires providers...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 9, 2019 | Archive
Review and Acknowledge Your Update Companion The Epic Q3 Update is Sunday, Aug. 18. To prepare, be sure to acknowledge your Update Companion in the Learning Home. As of Aug. 9, 38 percent of Epic users systemwide had reviewed their Update Companions. This is the sole...