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  • Healthcare Communication Technology
  • Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Patient Safety

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  • Effective communication is vital for patient care but remains a challenge in healthcare.
  • Traditional paging systems are unidirectional; bidirectional models aim to improve communication.
  • Epic Secure Chat was implemented without usage guidance, causing staff confusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of Epic Secure Chat usage and staff perceptions.
  • To identify benefits and challenges associated with the new secure messaging system.
  • To gather insights for optimizing the safe and effective utilization of Epic Secure Chat.

Main Methods:

  • A system-wide survey was distributed across various departments to clinical and administrative staff.
  • The survey employed a hierarchical email approach for broad dissemination.
  • Thematic analysis was used to analyze open-ended responses for key themes and insights.

Main Results:

  • Physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses formed the majority of respondents.
  • Epic Secure Chat was utilized for interdisciplinary care coordination and 2-way communication.
  • Key concerns included safety issues (inappropriate urgent communication, lack of closed-loop messaging) and workflow challenges, despite reported efficiency gains.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare organizations can use these findings to guide the implementation of secure messaging systems.
  • Balancing communication efficiency with patient safety is crucial for evolving healthcare technologies.
  • Continued evaluation and adaptation are necessary to support provider well-being and patient outcomes.