To all providers, "Communication Orders" should NOT be used in ORCHID as a substitute for orders that are delineated in ORCHID as part of the normal order workflow. Please open attached powerpoint for examples!!! (Please use the page up and [...]

Situation: As of 0800 Feb 1, 2016 we have a new two stage early warning system for *SIRS/Sepsis for our 5E/5P pilot unit. Background:  Sepsis is now a Core Measure (publicly reported compliance measure) and requires early recognition and treatment.  [...]

To all provider staff, I am writing to let you know about a new hospital policy on Clinical Alarm Systems. Our goal is to have functional and actionable alarms that alert staff to real changes in clinical condition, and to decrease excessive or [...]

from Ken Zangwill, MD, Director, Infection Prevention and Control This is a reminder of the availability of bladder scanners and to let you know of their impact in preventing catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI). Scanners are portable ultrasound devices used at the bedside [...]