This course will provide an overview and fundamental understanding of the use of the MEDITECH Physician Care Manager and Order Management applications in the Acute Care setting. You will also review the Electronic Medical Record and where to locate specific patient, registration/insurance, and diagnostic information. Additionally, you will be provided overview and fundamental understanding of the use of the MEDITECH Ambulatory Management application. You will review the process and functionality for reviewing the patient's history within the Electronic Medical Record, as well as placing orders and documenting the current visit. You will also review the process to follow and update any health management protocols for your patient. Finally, you will also be provided with an overview and fundamental understanding of the use of the MEDITECH Emergency Department Management application. You will review the functionality of the ED Tracker to manage your patients as well as track the status of the overall department. You will review functionality required to enter orders, review results and document a treatment plan for your patient. You will review the processes required to either admit, transfer out, or discharge a patient from the Emergency Department.
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for those who are either beginning their careers in the healthcare field or those transitioning between areas in the healthcare field.
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