Empowering the Epic End User for Clinical Informatics CLN2020v (Jan 1 - March 31, 2021)
Statement of Need and Purpose
Healthcare is changing quickly with the electronic health record (EHR) matching this rapid pace. Personalization of the EHR can empower Epic End Users. It is important for Clinical Informaticists to have the tools they need to identify and promote clinician efficiencies through personalization of the EHR.
This course builds upon the content in CLN102/102-Focused and exposes learners to numerous tips and tricks of the trade and provides opportunities for application.
Elements of Competence
This CE activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the Institute of Medicine area of using information technology, and the Nursing areas of roles/responsibilities.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for Clinical Informaticists who use Epic's EHR in their daily workflow.
Learning Objectives
Following this training, learners will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and value of empowering Epic End Users
- Identify common ways to personalize the EHR experience for clinicians
- Apply pocket guide tips to case-based scenarios and select appropriate methods to personalize the EHR
Specific Course Dates/Locations/Trainers
- February 12, 2021 - Live Webcast; Trainers: Trainer names
- Date - Location; Trainers: Trainer names
Agenda - Empowering the EPIC End User for Clinical Informaticists (CLN2020v)
This is a four-hour instructor led course taught over a live webcast with one 15-minute break.
Course topics:
- Hyperspace Personalization Tips
- Inpatient: Patient Lists Tips
- Ambulatory: Multi-Provider Schedule Tips
- Review the Chart Tips
- Notecrafting Using Epic SmartTools
- Order Efficiency Tips
- Flowsheet Efficiency Tips
Planning Committee Members, Trainers and ICEP Staff
Name | Role |
Haley Adams, Epic Trainer | Course Director/Trainer |
Nina Berge, BA, Administrative Assistant, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing | ICEP Staff |
Adam Heidke, Epic Trainer | Trainer |
Kirsti Johanson, Epic Trainer | Trainer |
Angie Johnson, Epic Trainer | Trainer |
Katie Lee, Epic Events and Design Coordinator | Planning Committee Member |
Tracy Mrochek, MPA, RN, Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing | ICEP Staff |
Megan Nelson, Epic Trainer | Planning Committee Member/Trainer |
Stuart Paulak, Epic Trainer | Trainer |
Tyler Powers, Epic Trainer | Trainer |
Gregg Springan, RN, Epic Nurse Executive | Planning Committee Member |
Policy on Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this continuing education (CE) activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests* in order to allow CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this educational activity all conflicts of interest have been resolved and detailed disclosures are listed below:
Epic CLN Course Planning Committee and Speaker Disclosure
*The ACCME defines a commercial interest as any entity producing, marketing, re‐selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical service directly to patients to be commercial interests.
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity needs accommodations, please contact info@icep.wisc.edu.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) and Epic. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 ANCC contact hours.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .375 CEUs or 3.75 hours.
Available Credit
- 3.75 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
Required Hardware/software
All Epic training sessions use a current release of the application. If your organization is using an older version of the software, you will likely encounter some discrepancies between the features and functionality you learn at Epic and what is actually available in your system.