Getting Started with Epic: Providers

This article provides an overview of key clinical areas within the Epic application. This is intended as a starting place for newly hired Providers. Please refer to your clinical leadership for workflows specific to your center.

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Health Maintenance

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Please refer to the attached Health Maintenance Quick Guide PDF for an overview of how Health Maintenance topics function within Epic.

External Video Links

Ella (Epic training site)

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The below links require login with an Ella account.  Please submit a ticket if you need an Ella account created.

Office Visit Demonstration

Introduction to the Problem List

Problem-Oriented Charting

Overview of Writing Notes

EpicCare Ambulatory: Wrapping up a Visit

Viewing a Patient's Care Everywhere Information

Overview of MyChart Patient Portal

Responding to Patient Messages

Additional Resources

Services (IT Request Forms)

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EHR Account Request

Please ensure that you have completed the WesternU HIPAA Training before submitting the above request for your EHR (Epic) account to be created.

Epic (EHR) Remote Access Request

Use this form if you will need to access Epic from a location outside of the WesternU campuses.

EPCS Request

Use this form if you will need to Electronically Prescribe Controlled Substances witihn Epic.

Other Epic Knowledge Base Articles

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WesternU HIPAA Training and Certification

How to Access Epic (from WesternU)

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