Becker's Healthcare August 15, 2024
Naomi Diaz

Health systems are increasingly leveraging EHR systems for more than just storing patient data.

Cleveland Clinic is using its Epic EHR system to bolster patient safety and caregiver well-being. It is doing this through an integration within its EHR that features alerts when unsafe situations arise, offering guidance to caregivers on how to navigate challenging encounters.

For example, caregivers might receive alerts indicating that a patient should be paired only with male staff due to past incidents involving inappropriate comments. Alternatively, an alert could suggest that a female caregiver should not be alone with a specific patient, helping to mitigate potential risks of...

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