by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
A new BPA will now display for chronic liver disease patients with a model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score of 26 or higher. This alert will prompt you to place the Referral to Transplant order set with the referral order. If you’re not placing a referral...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Consult to Neurology and Consult to Neurophysiology orders have been updated, improving these consult processes. All providers: Consult Neurology and Consult Neurophysiology orders now include Reason for Consult selection options and the free-text option. HMH...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
HM laboratories changed from troponin I tests to high-sensitivity troponin T tests, due to Siemens (its manufacturer) withdrawing troponin I tests from the market. The new Roche Troponin T test was the first high-sensitivity troponin method FDA approved for use in the...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
To help ensure all required operative note elements are included, the following items now automatically populate in the Brief Op Notes section, in Epic post-op navigators. MRN # When assistants are documented as present during the case, the Assistant Tasks Performed...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Witnesses who observe a patient’s verbal consent to an inpatient Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order are no longer required to sign the Acknowledgement and Consent for Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and Modified Codes form or any other documentation. This also applies to...
by akennedy | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
From 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 through Thursday, Dec. 2 Dragon Medical One (DMO) will be upgraded on Wednesday, Dec. 8, requiring Nuance extensions to be installed after hours. To prepare, leave your dictation workstations on starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 through...
