The Edge - Thought Leadership on the Epic (EHR)

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Electronic Health Record (EHR) software has become a cornerstone for healthcare providers. However, when it comes to obstetrics, standard EHR systems often fall short in addressing the specialized needs of women's healthcare.

Luckily there's Epic Stork, a specialized EHR system designed to support obstetricians and healthcare providers in the field of obstetrics. It offers a wide range of features and functionalities tailored to the unique needs of obstetric care.

How Epic Stork supports obstetricians:

Comprehensive Pregnancy Monitoring

Epic Stork allows obstetricians to track and manage every aspect of a pregnancy, from the initial prenatal visit to labor and delivery. It provides tools for recording and monitoring vital information such as gestational age, fetal growth, maternal health, and pregnancy complications.

Integrated Fetal Monitoring

The system integrates with fetal monitoring devices, enabling real-time monitoring of fetal heart rate and contractions during labor. This information is crucial for making timely decisions during childbirth.

Customized Templates

Epic Stork offers customizable templates specific to obstetric care. Obstetricians can create structured and standardized patient records, making it easier to document and retrieve important information.

Alerts and Notifications

The system provides alerts and notifications for critical events or abnormal results, ensuring that healthcare providers are promptly informed of any potential issues during pregnancy or labor.

Clinical Decision Support

Epic Stork includes clinical decision support tools that assist obstetricians in making informed decisions based on evidence-based guidelines. This helps improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

Interoperability

Epic Stork is designed to integrate seamlessly with other healthcare systems and providers. This ensures that obstetricians can access and share patient information with other specialists and facilities involved in the patient's care, promoting continuity of care.

Patient Engagement

 The EHR system includes patient engagement features, such as patient portals, through which expectant mothers can access their health records, review test results, and communicate with their healthcare providers. This enhances patient engagement and promotes active participation in their prenatal care.

Risk Assessment and Management

 Epic Stork allows obstetricians to conduct risk assessments for their patients, identifying potential complications early in the pregnancy. This enables proactive management and intervention to reduce risks and ensure a safer pregnancy.

Labor and Delivery Management

The system assists obstetricians in managing labor and delivery processes, including tracking labor progression, monitoring fetal status, and documenting the delivery details.

Postpartum Care

 Epic Stork supports postpartum care by helping obstetricians monitor the health of both the mother and the newborn. It facilitates the documentation of post-delivery follow-up appointments and care plans.

Data Analytics

The EHR system offers robust data analytics capabilities, allowing obstetricians to analyze population health trends, track outcomes, and identify areas for improvement in their obstetric practice.

The comprehensive and specialized support provided by Epic Stork to obstetricians makes it a valuable asset for healthcare providers in this field, ultimately contributing to better patient care and outcomes.