by akennedy | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Isolation orders in COVID-19 Order Sets have been changed to meet new OSHA standards. Now, only the isolations required for the patient (Airborne and Contact Isolations) will display for the ordering provider. If the patient already has the required isolations,...
by akennedy | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Effective Monday, Aug. 9 Starting Monday, Aug. 9, residents with e-prescribing capabilities can now e-prescribe controlled medications using SecureAuth. This applies to: Inpatient discharge medications and outpatient medication orders placed in clinic. Schedule III –...
by akennedy | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sunday, Aug. 15, is the next Epic Update, showcasing useful new features, including: Enhanced documentation and improved efficiency tools. New, improved Haiku/Canto functionalities. Efficient new Storyboard features. Improved Care Everywhere usability. Secure...
by akennedy | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The electronic prior authorization pilot has expanded to HMSL and remaining HMWB inpatient units. For these areas, patient discharge medications requiring prior authorization are now sent electronically through Epic, when orders are signed. Any payer correspondence...
by akennedy | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The DVT Risk Tool now includes an option to order SCDs, when choosing the selection Patient currently has an active order for therapeutic anticoagulant or VTE prophylaxis with Risk Stratification. This will help facilitate placement of SCDs for patients. Note: If an...
by akennedy | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
To clearly identify the method used for COVID-19 testing and provide a more universally accepted language for international travel, we’ve made the following name changes: Former name: COVID-19 qualitative PCR [LAB3555] New name: COVID-19 qualitative RT-PCR [LAB3555]...
