Hi! I was wondering if anyone out there is using Epic for electronic health record, and has put a SIRS positive alert into the chart?(or any such Sepsis recognition Alert) What I am thinking of--is something that looks for the SIRS elements such as elevated temperature, elevated WBC, etc., and if 2 or more are present, Providers are prompted with an alert to investigate for possible Sepsis.
I have a DREAM that electronic health record means you can capture data in real time and help people know when something is amiss, and be a tool for identification for the healthcare provider: "a patient may be going downhill-please take action!" Thanks in advance, Betsy Betsy Pesek MN, BSN, RN, CCRN | Clinical Outcomes Specialist| Clinical Effectiveness Overlake Hospital Medical Center |1135 112th Ave NE Suite LL145| Bellevue WA 98004| fax: 425-467-3950| direct: 425.688.5935 | [email protected]<mailto:%[email protected]>| Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead DISCLAIMER: This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender then delete this message.
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