by mmfewox | Sep 20, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, IT Website, News
For All Providers and Clinicians On Monday, Sept. 23, allergy documentation will be updated in Epic. This improvement helps you record patients’ allergies more accurately, avoiding possible treatment option restrictions. Here are some of the improvements. Discourages...
by akennedy | Sep 13, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, HMSL pharmacists successfully piloted the new VigiLanz Worklist app, providing them with more efficient workflows. VigiLanz pharmacy surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship products, currently used by HM pharmacists systemwide, deliver key...
by akennedy | Sep 13, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News, Slider
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clinical Pathways, a nursing-centric program that improves tracking of patient outcomes during hospital stays, will launch at HM community hospitals for colorectal and hip/knee/spine service lines. Clinical Pathways integrates with Epic for more...
by akennedy | Sep 13, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News, Slider
Houston Methodist is committed to achieving HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7 Accreditation for our ambulatory clinics. Last month, five clinics participated in a mock audit to help prepare for the formal accreditation audit scheduled on Oct. 15. What is HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7...
by akennedy | Sep 13, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News, Slider
The newly released Android 10 operating system is not compatible with Epic. We are working diligently with our vendors to find a solution that will support providers who prefer Android devices and want to upgrade to the latest version. To continue accessing Epic...
by akennedy | Sep 12, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, News, Slider
It’s normal to feel like the task at hand is more important than addressing those pesky software update pop-up notifications. After all, you’re in the zone, working hard and the last thing you want to do is take the time to do a software update. But here’s the fact —...