About
Epic is a state-of-the-art clinical information system. Built on the widely-used Epic software application, the system encompasses all aspects of a patient’s care - clinical and business-related.
The goal for implementing Epic at Stanford is to transform the care experience for patients, physicians and staff. After significant preparation, the first of many go-lives took place on April 25, 2008 with the implementation of the hospital’s clinical applications. The Hospital's Epic system includes:
- A computerized physician order entry (CPOE) system allowing providers to manage and communicate orders and results
- A clinical documentation tool that enhances workflow for all caregivers and makes information accessible to those who need it
- An electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and closed-loop medication administration system that ensures patient safety and reduces errors
- An integrated set of tools that allows data to move with patients across all areas such as clinics, the emergency department, and inpatient units
- An electronic system for patient registration, appointment scheduling, billing and other business related functions
- An online communication tool which connects our referring providers with us
- A patient portal which empowers our patients to become directly involved in the management of their own health information and the services they receive from us.
Over the years, the implementation of Epic at Stanford has been an exercise in cultural integration which unifies our focus on the patient experience. By sharing in the design and use of a single tool, we can focus on how we work together. This has quickened the pace of change at all levels of our institution. It has forged new levels of cooperation and collaboration between physicians, nursing, staff and hospital leadership. We are proud of our recognition as leaders in the advanced adoption of these technologies.