Order Entry and Results Flashcards
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In Epic, a 'Soft Stop' BPA (Best Practice Advisory) when placing an order differs from a 'Hard Stop' in that it:
Answer: Allows the provider to acknowledge and proceed with the order
A Soft Stop BPA warns the provider but allows them to override and continue placing the order after acknowledging the alert.
What information does the 'Collected' timestamp on a lab result in Epic represent?
Answer: When the specimen was obtained from the patient
The Collected timestamp records the exact time the specimen was taken from the patient, which is critical for time-sensitive tests.
A provider is placing an order for a controlled substance in Epic. Which additional step is commonly required compared to non-controlled medications?
Answer: Entering a DEA number or completing a two-factor attestation
Controlled substance orders often require the provider to confirm their DEA credentials or complete an additional attestation step for regulatory compliance.
In Epic, 'Order Acknowledgment' refers to the provider action of:
Answer: Confirming that they have reviewed a resulted order or critical value
Order acknowledgment is the provider's confirmation that they have seen and reviewed a result or notification, closing the loop on the result.
Which of the following is a key benefit of using preference lists when ordering in Epic?
Answer: They allow providers to quickly access their most-used orders in one place
Preference lists store a provider's frequently used orders, reducing the time needed to search for and configure common orders.
When a lab result is marked 'Preliminary' in Epic, it means:
Answer: An initial result is available but may be updated after further analysis
Preliminary results are available for clinical use but have not yet been fully verified by the lab and may be revised to a final result.
A provider needs to place a medication order that will only be given if a patient meets a specific condition (e.g., temperature > 38.5°C). This type of order is called a:
Answer: Conditional or PRN order
PRN (pro re nata) or conditional orders are administered only when specific patient conditions or parameters are met, not on a fixed schedule.