Clinical Documentation Improvement: Focus on Sepsis

The terms “bacteremia” and “sepsis” are often used interchangeably by healthcare providers. However, these should not be considered synonymous terms.

News from Enterprise Health Information Management - Transcription Services

In February, WellStar implemented improved fax distribution capabilities for transcribed reports reports (H&Ps, Operative Reports, Consults, Discharge Summaries, etc.)** via the Webmedx fax solution. This technology enhancement provides us with two options: 1) author copy and 2) cc copy which will assure that all physicians (within and outside of WellStar) receive a copy of a transcribed report when the dictating physician has requested one. Physicians can opt-in or out of receiving fax copies of reports.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s “Purple Paper People” or Clinical Documentation Specialists

Word has spread quickly and physicians are referring to WellStar Kennestone’s Clinical Documentation Specialists as the “Purple Paper People.” The group’s new program went live in December 2009. Team members, comprised of RNs in backgrounds such as ED, medical/surgical, PACU, orthopaedics, ICU/CCU, telemetry, OR, neuro-surgical ICU and more, include: Jill Czigans, Kellie Klus, Melissa Graham, Leontanette McDowell, Lise Tassy, Shamina Tate and Kristine Tully.