Electronic Approval for MRI Unconscious Patients

The MRI approval process for unconscious patients is now available electronically, facilitating more efficient approval documentation and communication. Approvals can be done anywhere you have Epic access. Access the MRI order to approve the request. For more...

New SmartPhrase for VTE Orders

There’s a new SmartPhrase (.VTEHM) available allowing you to pull VTE orders into your documentation. Use this SmartPhrase for: Details from any VTE Prophylaxis Risk Screening risk levels (low, moderate, high) To indicate any contraindications for...

Mechanical Ventilation Order Updated

The Mechanical Ventilation order has been updated to reflect the following: Inspiratory time (I time) removed from assist-control (AC), as well as synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) options for invasive ventilation. Buttons added for: Average...

Smart Ribbon Resources App Now Available

The IllumiCare Smart Ribbon Resources app is now available. The Resources app provides one-click access to clinical reference guides for the patient you’re viewing. It also includes links to the HM Pharmacy Blue Book and the pain pocket card. For more information:...

New BPA for Patients Interested in COVID-19 Vaccine

When a patient expresses interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, a new BPA will display in the patient’s chart, if the patient: Hasn’t started or completed any COVID-19 vaccine series and The patient hasn’t received any monoclonal antibody therapy in the last 90...

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