Epic's Cogito analytics suite offers a range of reporting tools across all applications, providing endless possibilities. However, with so many options available, it can be daunting to find the best...
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Epic's Cogito analytics suite offers a range of reporting tools across all applications, providing endless possibilities. However, with so many options available, it can be daunting to find the best...
Large implementations can be overwhelming, and organisations often run out of steam. Modern EPR (EHR) platforms are like living, breathing entities that require care and feeding to keep an...
After implementing a good governance structure and clearing the issues backlog from the Epic EPR post-go-live phase, you will transition into the optimisation phase. There are several tools provided...
Now that the fog of implementation has lifted, what are the next steps you can take to ensure that the specialties you support run efficiently? Do the services have all the necessary tools, and, more...
Analytics touch every application within your system, working in parallel with your workflows. A strong analytics program integrates reporting content directly into users’ day-to-day activities,...
Moving from MEDITECH to Epic
One Hospital System’s Formula for Navigating the Unknown
The ClientPrivate, nonprofit hospital system being acquired by another hospital system.
The FacilityThe...
Not all Epic clinical service desks are created the same. At CereCore, our Epic help desk is focused on providing well-informed Level 1 agents backed by experts with decades of clinical expertise....
An Epic Implementation Story: Fast Tracking Epic Integration for a New Pediatric Facility
The Client
A new Children’s Hospital Epic implementation and integration to an Acute Care Anchor Facility
The...
Ever been frustrated with the computerized voice when trying to get help? Some troubleshooting situations are best handled person to person. This is especially true for busy healthcare teams...
I have consulted with several healthcare organizations as they navigate big changes: transitioning from one EHR platform to another, merging or partnering with other hospitals to expand their health...
Have you started preparing for the transition from Epic Hyperspace to Epic Hyperdrive? As you begin your journey, you may be wondering how you should begin, who should be involved, which vendors are...
Making sure the right clinical staff receive test results on time, documenting medication information, taking advantage of alerts and alarms – here are just a few examples of communications...
The reasons for implementing changes to your EHR can vary from the need for new workflows, improving existing workflows and processes, regulatory requirements, or introducing new technology. So how...
Most organizations are investigating ways to help their clinicians spend more time at the bedside yet still document and gather needed information. However, workstations are not always conveniently...
How successful are you capturing regulatory data in Epic® via clinical documentation workflows?
Many health systems have one main EMR used as the source of truth for patient data. However, in today’s merger and acquisition environment, organizations must be prepared to combine data from...
Save time and money by setting up Epic Hyperspace Local Printing/Virtual Local Printing (HLP/VLP)
Want to save time and money at your Epic facility? How you set up your printers is a way to help...
Many of us struggle keeping up with our busy schedules and remembering all the important details of our daily to-dos. It’s even more challenging when you are the person keeping track of family member...
Do you know a healthcare provider that can tell you exactly how many clicks a specific workflow takes them to complete, or how many minutes they spend repetitively completing the same EHR...
Epic upgrades, integrations, and new implementations are still necessary despite travel restrictions being in place long after anyone expected. Case in point is new units or new clinics created to...
There are distinct advantages to adding affiliated or independent clinics to your existing Ambulatory EHR solution. The provider can utilize the full functionality of the Ambulatory EHR system, with...
If you have been dinged by The Joint Commission for not providing easy individualization of Care Plans, your Care Plan workflow is cumbersome and not clearly linked to other documentation, or maybe...
Many Epic clients, especially those who have been live for some time, suffer from extreme levels of order clutter. Their bloated order sets are filled with the outcomes of any number of requests over...
Moving patients through their hospital stay safely and efficiently is paramount to their care, satisfaction, and cost containment. Many factors contribute to a hospital’s ability to manage their...
There are two important factors in achieving your organization’s revenue goals. First, increase the number of referrals that stay in-house. Second, provide Referral Coordinators with the tools and...
BestPractice Advisories (BPAs) can be extremely effective at alerting clinicians of potential negative consequences when configured correctly. BPAs should display a clear message to the appropriate...
A Foundation System Refuel project can be a long, complex process that often puts additional pressure on an already strained support team. It’s especially arduous if it's been a while since your Epic...
Epic has educated customers over the past year on the positive changes occurring with their move to quarterly from large upgrades after the February release of version 2018 (v2018). Epic will begin...
