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Maintain Remote Access to UpToDate App

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...

Epic Planned Downtime

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...

Restraint Orders Updated

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...

PT/OT Consult Orders Updated with More Options

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...

New Inpatient LifeVest Order Process

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...

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