title: Perfusion Electronic Record Documentation Using Epic Systems Software.
abstract: This paper describes the design and use of Epic Systems software for documentation of perfusion activities as part of the patient electronic medical record. The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics adapted the Anesthesia software module and developed an integrated perfusion/anesthesia record for the documentation of cardiac and non-cardiac surgical procedures. This project involved multiple committees, approvals, and training to successfully implement. This article will describe our documentation options, concepts, design, challenges, training, and implementation during our initial experience.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: Thomas G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Steffens
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gunser
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: George M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Saviello
mesh_terms: D016208:Databases, Factual; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006801:Humans; D010477:Perfusion; D012984:Software
keywords: EMR; Epic software; electronic medical record; integrated perfusion anesthesia patient record; perfusion electronic record
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