Red underline for misspelled words

When IT updates Office, Microsoft reverts settings to default. If you do not have a red underline as you type misspelled words do this: In word: file–> options –> proofing –> “Check spelling as you type”. In Outlook: file–> options –> mail–> “Check spelling as you type”. You have to do this in Word and […]

MIRANDA Study

Here are some key highlights: While this study presents a fantastic opportunity, recruiting eligible patients will be challenging due to its specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.  Please do not hesitate to forward the MRN of any symptomatic COPD patients on triple therapy who have been admitted OR have had two courses of steroids in the […]

Physician office for CAM-PR (2nd Avenue PR)

Office #232 (directly across from the bathroom) is available to use, in the 2nd floor clinic space.  The CSR’s can show you to office 232, however, your Henry Ford ID badge should allow you access into the clinic hallway.  The badge reader is located at the clinic entry door just past the registration desk.  Most days […]

Indwelling Pleural Catheter (PleurX/Aspira) Access

There have been some issues with providers accessing Aspira Catheters incorrectly by either using PleurX equipment or needles.These have damaged the Aspira catheters and necessitated their removal. Please view the attached information sheet on proper access.If you are ever unsure, please contact Interventional Pulmonary for guidance

Doximity Dialer Callback Feature

Doximity Dialer is an optional application that is in use for providers and staff who are calling patients and want to provide a standard Caller ID showing a Henry Ford Health phone number and also as a back-up platform for video visits when experiencing technical issues with Epic Video Client. NOW LIVE: After a Doximity […]

Triage for non-cirrhotic GI bleeds

As a reminder, Non-cirrhotic GI bleeds go to the SICU. The call goes to the MICU fellow and the MICU fellow calls the SICU charge. See below algorithm for Inside and outside transfers

Thalamus: PCCM and CCM Interviews

The Pulmonary and Critical Care and Critical Care Fellowship programs will be using a NEW program for interviews starting in 2024 named “Thalamus” (Login) This new program has many advantages: Allows you to use your camera/microphone (similar to Zoom or WebeX) Have direct access to ALL the candidates applications through it (since it pulls all […]

2024 Medicare Oxygen Guidelines/Requirements

In the attached document, Hart Medical has outlined an additional step to provide supplemental oxygen for our patients.  As this is a Medicare guideline, I suspect all other DME providers and insurance companies will adopt or have adopted these changes as well.  To prescribe oxygen the patient needs to: Have an oxygen saturation ≤ 88% […]