New Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Screening

For All Inpatient and ED Nurses Effective Now   Due to China’s recent Novel Coronavirus outbreak, you will now see new options in the Travel and Exposure Screening section of Epic, documented by nursing, to help you identify patients who may have been exposed. If...

Updated Process: Advisor for Surgery Pre-Op Appointments

For Patient Access Staff Updated Process: Advisor for Surgery Pre-Op Appointments When scheduling pre-op appointments, if a patient’s appointment falls within three days of surgery instead of ten days, the Hospital Account Record (HAR) will recommend the same HAR for...

Updates: System Restraint Policy and Restraint Types

For Inpatient Providers and Nurses  Effective Jan. 27 On Monday, Jan. 27, the System Restraint Policy will be updated to meet new regulatory requirements. A physician assistant is no longer required to inform the physician following a face-to-face assessment....

Management TB Screening Not Included in 2020 FPR

For Management Assembly  Your required annual TB screening won’t take place during management FPR. Instead beginning this spring, TB screening will take place during your birth month. Before your birthday, you’ll receive email reminders to complete a TB risk...

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