by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
On July 18, a faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused disruptions that impacted both small and large-scale businesses worldwide. This single event led to service interruptions across a broad spectrum — flights were canceled, patients were diverted, electronic...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2024 | All Categories, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
For Everyone Impacts All Non-SSO Workstations HM computers and workstations (not including single sign-on devices with “VDI” displayed on the desktop) will undergo maintenance, including a five-minute Epic interruption for those who use Epic and a workstation reboot...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2024 | All Categories, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
Effective immediately, patients can use the Direct Scheduling tool in MyChart to make an appointment with any participating provider they have seen before, regardless of department location. Previously, patients were limited to direct scheduling with providers in the...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jul 9, 2024 | Epic, News, Nursing, Slider
Starting Friday, Aug. 16, 500 disaster recovery iPhones will be available systemwide in the event of a major storm, cyberattack or other emergency. Instead of facility leaders randomly checking these devices out, red emergency phones and phone numbers will be...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | May 20, 2024 | Epic, News, Nursing, Slider
Complete the KLAS Arch Collaborative Survey Today The KLAS Arch Collaborative survey is now available to all physicians, physician residents and fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, CRNAs, nurses (e.g., CNS, LPN, NA, RN) and allied health...
by kjoverton@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 1, 2024 | Epic, Nursing, Uncategorized
Starting Monday, April 1, a Document Provider Notification link to the Provider Notification flowsheet will display when Will Notify Provider is selected from the Positive 4AT BestPractice Advisory (BPA). This will ensure providers are informed if their patient is...
