Optimizing ePrescribing in RPMS-EHR for Meaningful Use Compliance
Join Lori Moore, PharmD, as she guides you through the essential processes of configuring ePrescribing in the RPMS-EHR system to ensure meaningful use compliance. This session covers drug file optimization for ePrescribing, key measures for eligible professionals, and the reporting logic for tracking prescriptions. Learn how to generate and transmit permissible electronic prescriptions effectively, along with the criteria for inclusion and exclusions in reports. Ensure your ePrescribing practices meet the standards set forth by the meaningful use objectives.
Optimizing ePrescribing in RPMS-EHR for Meaningful Use Compliance
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Configuring RPMS-EHR for Meaningful Use Resource Patient Management System ePrescribing
Presenters: Lori Moore, PharmD IHS OIT EHR Pharmacy Consultant ePrescribing
Core MU Objective “Generate and transmit permissible prescriptions electronically.” - 42 CFR Part 495.6,(d)(4)(i) ePrescribing
Applicability • Eligible Professionals (EP) ePrescribing
Training Objectives • Discuss drug file optimization to accommodate ePrescribing. • Examine ePrescribing in EHR. ePrescribing
MU Measure Type of Measure: Rate ePrescribing
Threshold More than 40% of all permissible prescriptions written by the EP during the EHR reporting period are transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. ePrescribing
RPMS Reporting Logic Denominator Inclusions: COUNT: each prescription electronically entered by the eligible provider WHERE: the issue date falls during the EHR reporting period AND WHERE: it was filled by an on-site pharmacy, off-site pharmacy, or on-site COTS pharmacy AND WHERE: a prescription number exists ePrescribing
RPMS Reporting Logic Numerator Inclusions: COUNT: each prescription in the denominator WHERE: the prescription number: IS: numeric AND: the Nature of Order does not = “written” OR STARTS: with “X” AND: the comment in the activity log contains “E-Prescribe” ePrescribing
RPMS Reporting Logic Measure Exclusion: • EPs who write (enter) fewer than 100 prescriptions during the EHR reporting period are excluded from this measure. ePrescribing
RPMS Reporting Logic Denominator Exclusions: • Any entries of any type in the outside medication component. • Any prescription which has a remark that contains “Administered in Clinic.” • Any prescription for a Controlled Substance identified by DEA special handling code of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. ePrescribing
Configure RPMS Sites without pharmacy: • Demonstrate ePrescribing functionality in EHR. ePrescribing
How-to SessionQuestions & Discussion ePrescribing