In order to reduce the number of clicks when prescribing medications at time of discharge, the order class of NORMAL (e-prescribe) will be default selected on all discharge medication orders. This aligns with currently functionality in the ambulatory setting.…
Ordering a UA with Reflex in a catheterized patient often yields false positives. This may result in the patient being identified as having a CAUTI (Catheter associated UTI) which is inappropriate in many of these cases. UAs with …
In an effort to streamline EMG ordering, all EMG orders in Epic have been replaced with a new EMG order (EMG [EMG001]). If you would like to specify the type of EMG you wished to be performed, we have …
Effective September 7th at 12:00pm, there will be a new Pediatric Blood Transfusion order set available to providers for ordering Red Blood Cells and Plasma. Providers will be now be able to order the blood products by volume. Unit …
On August 8th, 2017 at 9am, we will be enabling the ability to e-prescribe non-controlled medications for ED / RTAA Discharges, Hospital Discharges, SDS, Special Tests, and other ancillary departments. Controlled substances will still need to be …
Antibiotics The decision support section for antibiotics has been fine-tuned based on feedback A subsequent antibiotic section has been added. Labs Lactic Acid is default selected. Source Control Source Control has been relocated. Best Practice Advisories Sepsis screening …
Effective August 2nd, 2017, the Cardiac Profile will be changed to “Now & Then every 3 hours x 3 occurrences” Cardiology practice has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of 3 hour enzyme protocols over the last few years. …
As part of the ongoing initiative to decrease the incidence of CLABSIs, the consult for PICC placement was updated to include the below changes. The Consult to PICC is now the Consult to Vascular Access Team. It can still …