Reporter Aug 11 2017 Archive — Page 1 of 2

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August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: EpicLeap to make care seamless at VUMC

EpicLeap, a project that will transform patient care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) through new technology and processes, started in 2015 with a notification from a technology vendor. A few of the key pieces of software VUMC uses to currently provide care were no longer going to be supported by the vendor. Vanderbilt’s HealthIT team was then faced with a crucial decision — they could provide support for the software bundle themselves, upgrade to the vendor’s suggested replacements, or consider a totally different solution altogether.

By Madison Agee
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August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Frequently asked questions

By Vanderbilt Health News
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August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Extensive planning, preparation set stage for smooth launch

“If you haven’t been part of an Epic Go Live before, it’s a pretty amazing experience,” said Chris Costello, director of the EpicLeap program, referring to the time period when Epic software goes into production for the first time. “It’s borderline magical.”

By Madison Agee
Stethoscope resting on a laptop keyboard; the screen displays brain MRI scans alongside medical data tables.
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Epic transition promises benefits for VUMC patients

When eStar goes live in the early morning hours of Nov. 2, the transition process should be largely invisible to the hundreds of patients who will be in the care of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) at the time.

By Madison Agee
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August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: Parking plan for EpicLeap training in effect

With EpicLeap training underway this month, employees will need to ensure they are following the special parking rules in effect until early November.

By Madison Agee
A woman works on a laptop at a table in a modern hallway with additional tables and chairs. Directional wall signs point to rooms 19–26, rooms 27–36, a pantry, and washrooms.
August 10, 2017

Focus on Epic: eStar training for employees to be ‘all hands on deck’ effort

Training an entire organization on how to use a new computer system isn’t a simple task — especially when it involves adequately training more than 17,000 employees during a span of just 10 weeks.

By Kelsey Herbers