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 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 | Jul 16, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, News
The Q3 Epic Update is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18. It includes new features and enhancements, which will be previewed in the Update Spotlight beginning Friday, July 26. On Friday, Aug. 2, you can find out how the Update impacts your role by viewing your Update...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jun 28, 2019 | Archive, Epic, News, Registration Scheduling and Patient Access
When scheduling pre-op appointments, if a patient’s appointment falls within 10 days of surgery, use the same Hospital Account Record (HAR) for both encounters. The HAR advisor will prompt you to use the surgery encounter HAR. Epic will show a bright yellow...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jun 28, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, News
On Tuesday, July 9, medication bar code scanning will become available for MRI and Interventional Radiology departments. In the Technologist workflow, while giving medication, a new requirement includes scanning the patient wristband and contrast medication....
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jun 28, 2019 | All Categories, Archive, Epic, News
On Monday, July 1, a new Estimated Blood Loss (EBL) SmartList option will be added to the Brief Op Note, streamlining your workflow. What’s changing You no longer need to either create an entire new Brief Op Note or Addendum if EBL is not documented in your initial...
