OD06 - Order Mode Optimization – A Cascade of Operational Efficiency and Regulatory Compliance

Order modes provide foundational functionality for the spectrum of order entry in Epic. They are, however, tightly linked to regulatory compliance and efficiency of clinical practice, often creating a conflict that manifests over time with numerous order modes, inconsistent standards, regulatory risk, and increased work for staff and providers. Attendees outline an improvement plan for definition of standards and best practice tune-up of order modes to reflect those definitions and drive appropriate protocol and standing order utilization.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 3/29/2027.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee and Abstract Reviewer Disclosures:
Katherine Taylor Pearson discloses that she serves as a consultant for Safen Medical.
There are no other Planning Committee and Abstract Reviewer disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to describe the various types of ordering modes utilized in the electronic health record, their associated efficiencies and risks, and the regulatory and compliance factors that must be considered.