Reconcile Outside Information is an Epic activity used to review information from outside sources such as MyChart and Care Everywhere. The clinician can decide whether to add the information to the patient's chart. The Reconcile Outside Information activity can be accessed from many Hyperspace locations including the Allergies activity, Medications activity, Meds and Orders section, SnapShot report, and Care Everywhere Outside Records activity.

Resources

The following resources provide information on Reconcile Outside Information functionality.

• Outside Records (VIEW303) - (Video: 9 min) Reviewing data from outside sources in Epic requires a basic understanding of how they are integrated. This resource includes an overview of Care Everywhere, MyChart, UI CareLink, lifeIMAGE, Outside Radiology Images, and how they impact our electronic medical record (Epic).

• Documenting Patient Allergies - (Handout) Documentation of allergies is important for patient safety. Allergies can be added manually to Epic, they can also be received from outside sources. The Reconcile Outside Information activity allows the clinician to review information related to allergies from outside sources such as MyChart and Care Everywhere. The clinician can decide whether to add the information to the patient’s chart.

• Here's How...Reconcile Outside Info (POSS118) - (Video: 1.5 min) Learn how to review outside information and reconcile it with data that's already in the patient's local chart.

• Reconcile Outside Info (REC001) - (eLearning: 5 min) Reviewing data from outside sources in Epic and reconciling outside information with the UIHC medical record.

• Request Updates to the Chart - (Handout) Patients can request changes to their allergies and medications from MyChart.

• Stork - Reconcile Outside Obstetric History for Clinical Staff - (Handout) See a more complete picture of patients' obstetric history by reconciling external data into the patient's local chart.

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