Medication List on Enhanced View

Of all the new features of the Enhanced View, the Medication List presents the greatest challenge. I've heard from far and near that this is an obstacle to care. EasyScript has become the tried and true CIS tool that most docs prefer. While I can recall a time when I found EasyScript a nuisance, I tend to agree that EasyScript, in conjunction with the Medication Profile, is more intuitive, easier to read and easier to track prescriptions.

The hitch, however, is that in order for us to be eligible for the CMS incentive reimbursement for ePrescribing (CMS ePrescribing Incentive Program), we need a unified orders entry strategy and the Medication List is the prescribing mechanism of that strategy. The development of ambulatory CPOE is the bigger picture to keep in mind and this is just around the corner. We are in the midst of ACPOE design with the goal of customization for ambulatory practice, be it primary or specialty care.

So whether we keep EasyScript for now or not, we will ultimately need to move towards the Medication List and its Prescription Writer to enable ePrescribing. The Informatics and IS teams are reviewing the feasibility of maintaining some or all of the current-state prescription tools while introducing these new features. In the meantime, I will do my best to provide commentary and counsel on optimal use of CIS Enhanced View.

On that note, I have found another cool Web 2.0 site, jingproject.com, that allows me to create quick video links for your viewing pleasure. The following provide relatively brief introductory instructions on the use of the Medication List. Let me know what you think.

Medication List 1 - Real Estate
Medication List 2 - Drop-Down Menu
Medication List 3 - Customize View