Dynamic List Information
Dynamic List Data
Title
Texting of Patient Information among Healthcare Providers
Memo #
18-10-Hospitals, CAHs
Posting Date
2017-12-22
Fiscal Year
2018
Title
***Revised to clarify providers affected by this policy are Hospitals and CAHs***
• Texting patient information among members of the health care team is permissible if accomplished through a secure platform.
• Texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of the platform utilized.
• Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) is the preferred method of order entry by a provider.
• Texting patient information among members of the health care team is permissible if accomplished through a secure platform.
• Texting of patient orders is prohibited regardless of the platform utilized.
• Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) is the preferred method of order entry by a provider.