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Documentation system opens windows
 

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hanks to a new computer application, physicians will now have a better tool at their disposal when they review and electronically sign clinical documentation on-line. Called Electronic Clinical Documentation (ECD), the Web-based system designed by the Information Services Department (ISD) will replace the more archaic, character-based Electronic Signature (ESIG) application, and enhance functionality.

“In addition to the things they can currently do in ESIG, physicians will now be able to view lab results and create documents such as operative notes, clinic notes, and discharge summaries in the same system where they sign them,” says Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, chief information officer. Other new functions include:

  • Inserting portions of previous clinical documents into the document being edited.
  • Creating, managing and inserting templates.
  • Electronically transmitting documents to primary care and referring providers.
  • Editing CC lists.
  • Adding “sticky note” messages.
  • Adding an addendum to an existing authenticated document.
  • The new system will be rolled out on March 17, the same day that ESIG will disappear for good. Not to worry, says Nigrin, all existing ESIG documents will be automatically rerouted to ECD.

For information about ECD training, visit the Hot Topics section of the intranet, where you’ll find:

  • An online tutorial.
  • A Computer-Based Training (CBT) course. Once CBT is complete, physicians can practice
  • ECD in a testing environment.
  • A schedule of drop-in training classes. Once drop-in training is complete, physicians can practice ECD in a testing environment.

For help using the application, call ext. 5-2002 starting on March 17, or complete the online Help form within the ECD application. For more information call the Help Desk at ext 5-4357, send an e-mail to help.desk@tch.harvard.edu or visit the Hot Topics section of the intranet.—MC

 

 

 

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