As a reminder, the second and final updated release this year for our Epic platform is planned for November 7. This update will bring new changes, such as:
 
• OpTime/Anesthesia: New functionality highlights patients’ key medications, such as anticoagulants, so anesthesia clinicians keep patients safer through closer monitoring.
• Reporting (Cogito): New maternal safety dashboard shows clinical leader comparison in areas like preventable C-sections, to help highlight potential improvements.

The 2019 updated release will be live this October. Storyboard and SOGI (Sexual Orientation Gender Identity) are the two most significant changes, and we are excited for the ways they will enhance both end-user and patient experiences.

Epic is now live at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and Portneuf Medical Center! The first few days have been smooth so far with no significant issues. ATE (at-the-elbow) support has exceeded expectations with troubleshooting issues and providing a great sense of relief for end users. We are beyond grateful for their assistance. Thank you to everyone for remaining in good spirits during such a big transition. We look forward to seeing how Epic improves patient care across our facilities.

Labor and Delivery nurses celebrate entering their first patient in Epic minutes after go live at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights. Congratulations, team!

Amy Lemuel, RN at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, is excited about going live with Epic THIS WEEK! "Epic is going to break Seton Medical Center Harker Heights into our own stratosphere! The software will streamline communication throughout the organization and allow more time for the nursing staff to provide greater care for our ever-increasing patient population. I wish we could have gone live already!