From the New York State Department of Health: “The world is currently experiencing a COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the response, a public health emergency has been declared. This declaration includes the expansion of availability of telehealth services for patients. Expanded telehealth may relieve the burden placed on providers due to the increased demand for healthcare while reducing the risk of disease transmission. To help facilitate and support this approach, NYS DOH is allowing informed,…

The re-certification extends authorization to use DEA EPCS Certificates for another 2 years and allows physicians to use their Smartphone to comply with the required 2-Factor Authentication. This eliminates the need to carry a separate FOB or Id Cards. A copy of the report has been posted on the ADL Website. Approved Certification Process: //www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ecomm/e_rx/thirdparty.htm Verify Physicians DEA Registration //apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms/validateLogin.jsp…

Steps for COVID-19 Flu Prevention in Nursing Homes: Actively screen visitors and strongly urge anyone who feels ill to stay home.Restrict Visiting hours  until further notice.No visitors under the age of 18, with exceptions on a case-by-case basis.Require visitors to use hand sanitizer upon entering the facility.Limit patients to their specific floor to avoid potential exposure may compromise their health.Actively screen employees.Anyone in close contact with someone exposed to COVID-19, should contact their health care…

ADL is adding Innovative Medication Decision Support to provide Actionable Guidance for Clinicians Using FDB’s Targeted Medication Warnings™ the ADL/EMR will be able to leverage patient-specific, contextual clinical information within the EHR to identify only patients that manifest prescribing risks, so that resulting clinical guidance is more meaningful, actionable and presented at appropriate times in the clinical workflow. Clinical Guidance with a Patient-First Approach Targeted Medication Warnings is the only commercially available medication decision support…