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Epic Tip of the Week: March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

Ambulatory: Follow-Up With Me Order [Effective 3/25/21] This order replaces the Follow-Up section of the Wrap-Up activity. The "Follow-up with me" order allows users to specify instructions to the patient that will appear on the AVS, as well as send instructions to scheduling staff. The workflow provides the ability to customize frequently used orders, place […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021

Inpatient & Ambulatory: Information Blocking Rule => 21st Century Cures Act [Effective 3/25/21] The new rule grants patients unrestricted access to electronic health information, including clinical notes and test results. On Monday, 3/25/21, Johns Hopkins will proceed with sharing problem list diagnoses and full names of care team members. When placing an order, the “Standard” […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: February 5, 2021

February 5, 2021

Ambulatory: COVID-19 Pre-Procedural testing => PFT Orders For ease of ordering COVID-19 pre-procedural testing 72 hours prior to PFTs, new Order Panels pair a COVID-19 order with a PFT order. First, patients call to schedule their PFTs, and then call to schedule a COVID-19 test. The scheduling phone numbers will display in the AVS after […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: January 22, 2021

January 22, 2021

Inpatient & Ambulatory: COVID-19 Vaccine EUAs COVID-19 Vaccine EUAs are available under Patient Education button on the Epic toolbar For more COVID-19 resources, please visit the COVID-19 page on the Training Portal  Inpatient & Ambulatory: Changes to Interpretation Services Used/Refused Smartlist & Smartphrases (Effective 1/26/21) The following phrase has been removed from the INTERPASSIST, INTERPRETERASSIST and […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: January 8, 2020

January 8, 2021

Ambulatory: Outpatient Level of Service (LOS) Calculator Outpatient providers began using new criteria to select billing codes for E&M services 99211-99205 on 1/1/2021. After providers complete their documentation of a patient's visit in Epic, they have the option to use a speed button or manually enter the code in the LOS section of the Visit […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: December 18, 2020

December 18, 2020

Ambulatory: Telemedicine => Provider Late Button When “running behind” for your next telemedicine visit click the “Events” tab and select “Provider Late” The “Provider Late” button sends an automated text to your patients After selecting “Provider Late” a confirmation screen will display. Click “File Event” to send the text Find more Telemedicine Troubleshooting tips here […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: November 25, 2020

November 25, 2020

Ambulatory: Telemedicine => Cisco WebEx Support Tips Apple iOS version 14.2 giving patients and providers delayed audio connection This is NOT a Cisco problem; this is an Apple iOS problem Workaround Options: Wait two minutes within the video visit until audio initiates [self-resolve after ~ 2 minutes] Use alternative device not running iOS 14.2 Use […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: November 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

Ambulatory: Telemedicine => Cisco WebEx Support Tips Reminder => Cisco WebEx requires Chrome as your browser and does not work with Internet Explorer. Set Chrome as your default browser here. Cisco WebEx also works with ‘Safari’ on your mobile device. Only access Epic through MyCloud to conduct Video Visits. Using your virtual desktop top is […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020

Inpatient & Ambulatory: Information Blocking Rule => Result Release and Notes Delayed until 3/25/2021 The federal enforcement of the 21st Century Cures Act information blocking rule is being delayed six months. Immediate sharing of most results and notes will be delayed until March 25, 2021. On Monday, Nov 2, 2020, Johns Hopkins will proceed with […]

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Epic Tip of the Week: October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020

Ambulatory: Webinar on “The 21st Century Cures Act” Please join Drs. Danny Lee and Howard Levy on Tuesday October 20, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., for an hour-long discussion about this new federal regulation taking effect on November 2, 2020. The new rule grants patients unrestricted access to electronic health information, including clinical notes and test […]

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