by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | 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 alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | 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]...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
The following Cardiac Catheterization Post Procedure Order Sets are now available. These order sets include the new femoral and radial sheath removal sections that follow the HM Sheath Removal System Policy. Note: For inpatients, VTE is required, if not already...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Effective Monday, June 14 Starting Monday, June 14, you’ll see a new BPA when writing opioid discharge prescriptions within two days of thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy. Studies have shown that most patients undergoing parathyroid or thyroid surgeries don’t...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
The OR has transitioned from GE Centricity PACS Web to GE ZFP Universal Viewer, streamlining radiology studies viewing into one systemwide platform. Note: This is the same viewer you currently use to view images via the Epic image link in Chart Review. To access...
by alkennedy@houstonmethodist.org | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
The following new order sets are available, making it easier to place orders. Be sure to save or resave these order sets as a Favorite. All Providers: Adult Diabetes Discharge Prescriptions Order Set Easier to place diabetic discharge orders, including instructions...
