EMIS Web provides essential safety pop-up alerts as part of its medication prescribing module to guide healthcare practitioners in safe prescribing practices. These alerts ensure that medication is prescribed accurately, safely, and in accordance with the clinical needs of the patient.
Types of Safety Alerts
Safety alerts in EMIS Web appear at various stages of prescription processing and are displayed prominently. Here are the main types:
- High Severity Alerts: These warn of severe risks such as adverse drug reactions or significant drug interactions. They are prominent alerts that must be addressed before proceeding with the prescription.
- Medium Severity Alerts: These alerts relate to potential issues that are less severe than high severity alerts but still require attention and action by the prescriber.
- Low Severity Alerts: These provide lower risk warnings and do not need to be actioned immediately. However, they should not be overlooked.
"Addressing high and medium severity alerts whenever you issue prescriptions ensures patient safety and minimises the risk of adverse drug reactions."
Alert Functionality
These alerts are generated based on several factors, such as:
- Allergies recorded in the patient’s care record, prompting an alert if a known allergen is involved in the prescription.
- Potential drug interactions based on the patient's current medication regimen.
- Past medical history and contraindications.
Tip: You can access further details about a warning by clicking the information symbol beside it on the issue screen. This feature is designed to give practitioners quick access to relevant data to make informed decisions.
Compliance and Override
While prescribers must action alerts of high and medium severity, administrators can allow the override of warnings through specific settings. This flexibility empowers practices to use clinical judgment while maintaining oversight.
Did you know?
Hero Health offers a complete messaging solution that integrates with EMIS Web, enabling practices to communicate with patients about their medication needs effectively and promptly.
