by akennedy | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
For continuous mobile and remote UpToDate app access, you must log in to the UpToDate app at least once every 90 days to reverify your Houston Methodist affiliation. Reverify using one of the following options: Access UpToDate via the Epic toolbar at least once every...
by akennedy | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2 – 4 a.m. Epic will experience a planned downtime on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2 to approximately 4 a.m. During this downtime: Access theEpic Read-Only icon on your workstation desktop. Data in Epic Read-Only is current until the downtime begins. You...
by akennedy | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sunday, Feb. 16 is the next Epic Update. Make sure you are prepared by reviewing and acknowledging your Update Companion. This is the only training available for the update — no classroom time is required. Review Your Update Companion: Role-specific Update Companions,...
by akennedy | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Provider restraint orders for both violent and non-violent restraints were updated, now requiring you to clarify the patient’s behavior that’s necessitating the reason for restraint or seclusion. For non-violent restraint orders, you’ll now select one or more...
by akennedy | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
PT and OT evaluation and treatment consult requests now require a reason for consult — geared to improve therapy consult response times and ensure the correct information and service are provided. The new Reason for referral list includes high-value therapy services...
by akennedy | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new Life Vest Panel replaced the individual LifeVest order, giving you two order options: LifeVest (pre-selected) Consult to Case Management When prescribing LifeVest for inpatients, select the Consult to Case Management order. This will notify the case...