Cerner

2.1. Dotphrases
2.2. Cerner Shortcuts

• Cerner is an EMR
  • Useful, but dumb at the same time
• Computers are very good at large computations and repetition
  • They are terrible at complex task or ones that have multiple variables
    • You must use this to your advantage
      • We as humans are pretty good at multivariable problems and having a device to do our repetitive tasks leave us more time to think about complicated problems
      • Don't be like computers, be smart and use dictation, dotphrases, and favorites
• This being said, Cerner is extra stupid. I've attached a few modules on how to make Cerner "smarter" and work more efficiently for YOU

Proxy¶

• CERNER Proxy Set Up Instructions
  • In order to provide safe and appropriate patient care, as well as to be fair to your fellow residents on Charts, it is imperative that all residents maintain proxy coverage for their CERNER Message Center during vacations and/or leave.
  • Prior to vacation approval, resident coverage must be arranged as indicated on your Internal Medicine Time Off Request Form which is signed by the covering resident and submitted beforehand. Every resident is responsible for assigning proxy access within CERNER to whomever is providing coverage: this should be done no later than the day prior to vacation week/away rotation.
    • Additionally, if you are the covering resident who has signed the IMTO Request Form you are responsible for remembering to cover and obtain proxy access as well. Of note, if it is decided later you are no longer able to cover (i.e. requested vacation same week at later time), the covering resident is responsible for finding coverage for both residents.
  • Included here is a tutorial link, only 2 minutes long, on how to assign proxy within CERNER Message Center. Tutorial
  • If you experience any difficulty assigning proxy access, please reach out to fellow residents or clinic chief prior to departing on vacation.
  • Any deficiencies during the vacation/leave time period has potential to apply to either or both residents depending on circumstance.
  • Click this tab routinely (it will not change appearance to alert you for any new messages)
    
    
    
• Frozen Screen
  • If you're experiencing a frozen screen, try the below