One of my focuses has been around Epic’s Oncology module. I spent several years designing and developing this tool, and helping clients make good choices around it.
In this series I’ll cover some of the major pitfalls, risks, and choices that an organization can make with their system. These topics include:
- Protocol Design: Piecemeal vs. Consolidated
- Protocol Governance Strategy
- Research Protocol – Clinical Focus & Billing Focus
- Pharmacist Support & Mixtures
- Oral Chemotherapy
- Pre-visit Planning
- Ancillary Services & Labs
- Care Access & Patient Flow
- Infusion Clinic & Workflow Design
- Dual Signed Orders for Safety & Training
- Dual Signed Administration for Safety
- Inpatient vs. HOD vs. Outpatient Clinic Design
- Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Tools
- Pediatric Specific Risks & Conditions
- Interfaces with Radiation Treatment Plans
- Future of Oncology: Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapies
Post in the comments if you’d like to see a topic featured. I’ll be starting with how to design your protocols. Specifically, what protocols mean for overall care access and physician happiness. Note that clinical protocols are used in many more specialties than oncology – but oncology is a perfect place to showcase this patient care strategy.