Cytotoxic Timeout

For some cytotoxic medications, a cytotoxic timeout is required as part of the administration process. This is performed in Interactive View and I&O. Adding the cytotoxic group in Quick View If…

Asthma Management PowerPlan

Click the +Add Orders button from the Menu tab   The Add Order screen opens. Enter asthma or stretching in the Search fieldThere are 2 versions of the Asthma Management Plan, divided by age…

Medication Orders

This Quickstart will provide instructions on how to order medications for an inpatient in the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Note: All inpatients require the completion of the Height/Weight/…

MAR - Changing Continuous Infusion Rates - Nurses

Rates for continuous infusions can be changed in different ways. Rate Change on the MAR This rate change is used for longer and more permanent rate changes. This rate change affects the volume…

Medication Reconciliation on Discharge

Medication Reconciliation on Discharge is used to convert inpatient medications into prescriptions, and to continue or discontinue home medications. The process relies on information that is…

CareCompass

CareCompass is an overview of a Ward. Pending medications and assessment activities for patients are listed here. CareCompass automatically opens for most inpatient areas after log in. It is also…

Medication Reconciliation on Admission

Medication Reconciliation on Admission is used to 'continue' or 'do not continue' medications that the patient may already be taking. The Medication History should be completed prior to reconciling.…

Anaesthetic Nurse - Pre-Op Checklist (CHW)

The electronic pre-operative checklist replaces the paper pre-operative checklist currently in use for all patients. The Pre-Op Checklist form contains two parts: Initial Assessment It is the…

eMM - Documenting Medication History

A patient’s medication history is documented electronically. It includes home medications and discharge prescriptions. Viewing Home Medications To enter medication history click on Orders page…

iView - Add a New Band

Interactive View and I&O band options only need to be added as a once off. After completing the following steps, the new band will remain in your customised profile, visible for all your patients…

Height/Weight/Allergies (for Prescribing)

The Height/ Weight / Allergies (For Prescribing) form is to be documented by medical staff only (JMO, SMO etc.). The form includes tools to help medical staff determine an estimated weight, …

Dosage Calculator

The Dosage Calculator is used for drug calculations for most medications during the ordering process when ordering a weight or BSA based dose. It contains 5 sections: Dose Values Target…

eMM - IV Fluids PowerPlan

The most common IV fluids for Maintenance, Replacement Therapy and Resuscitation have been grouped into the IV Fluids PowerPlan. This makes it easier to pick the right fluid and input the recommended…

Anticoagulant Orders with Variable Dosing (Warfarin, UF Heparin & Enoxaparin)

The process for ordering Anticoagulants varies depending on whether the patient has a stable regimen or not. A standard order can be placed for stable doses. For variable doses, an additional dosing…

Allergy Interaction Checking

Allergy Interaction warnings will appear when: ordering a new medication that interacts with an allergy that has already been documented a new allergy is added that interacts with a medication…

eMM - Ordering Insulin PowerPlan and Once-off Dose

Subcutaneous insulin orders can be found by searching for the individual insulin type by brand name, or within the insulin Management PowerPlan. Ordering subcutaneous insulin Click the Add Orders…

Orders - Cancelling an Order

Once orders are no longer required, they need to be cancelled. This applies to Pathology, Medication, Continuous Infusion, and Medical Imaging orders. Click on Orders in the Menu. Cancel/DC…