SmartTools
Terminology
What is the Definition
EPIC Algebra
Short CUTS
100

A tool that allows you to choose from predefined choices in a SmartText or SmartPhrase

SmartList

100

The process by which you enter s partial value in a field and the system returns all related matches

Completion Matching

100

Workspace

A collection of one or more activities 

100

T-7

7 days ago

100

F1

Open Learning Home

200

A SmartTool that pulls information from the patient record directly into your documentation.

SmartLink

200

A feature in Epic that supports a task such as reviewing the patients chart or writing a note.

Activity

200
Visit Taskbar

A taskbar toward the bottom of the workspace in outpatient encounters, regardless of which activity is open.

200

m+3

Next 3 months

200

F7

Open previous

300

A document template comprising order and other elements such as notes, chief complaints and level of services that are commonly used together to a specific visit.

SmartSet

300

A tool to handle care coordination and non-urgent tasks outside of clinical visits. 

In Basket

300

Order Composer

A form that appears when placing orders in which you enter information necessary for an order by clicking buttons or choosing options from selection lists.

300

y+2

Next 2 years

300

F8

Open Next (Navigate)

400

A window accessible from SmartTool-enabled fields from which you can search for and select SmarkLinks and SmartPhrases.

SmartTool Butler

400

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Wildcard(s)

400
Patient Look Up Window

A window that helps you search for a specific patient using data such as name, and date of birth

400

n

Now

400

F9

Open or close current section

500

A SmartTool that allows you to type a period followed by a few characters to automatically add a longer block of text.

SmartPhrases

500

A pane that can be opened to the right of your main Hyperspace activity which allows you to work in a second activity alongside the first.

Sidebar

500

Episode

A framework that links clinically related encounters, such as encounters or pregnancy or Chemotherapy. 

500

w+5

Next 5 weeks

500

Tab

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