200 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
1. Explain how Order Composer Configuration (OCC) Records
influence the user experience in the Epic system's order
composer.
They determine the types of medications that can be
ordered.
They affect the organization and presentation of non-
medication orders.
They are used solely for data storage without impacting
user interaction.
They provide a framework for generating reports on
medication usage.
2. What are the three levels that a SmartSet can control
within the Order Composer Configuration?
SmartSet, SmartGroup, SmartSection
SmartGroup, Procedure Category,
Preference List SmartSection, Therapy
Plan, Procedure Record
SmartSet, Procedure Record, Therapy Plan
3. Explain how preference lists and SmartSets contribute to the
efficiency of clinical workflows in the Epic system.
They allow for the automatic generation of patient reports.
They streamline the selection of orderable
procedures and improve documentation.
They provide a platform for medication
, management. They are used solely for
tracking patient outcomes.
4. Explain the significance of using non-patient data for BPA
SmartSet suggestions in the Epic system.
, It allows for personalized treatment plans.
It enhances the efficiency of order management.
It reduces the need for clinical
documentation. It focuses solely on
medication orders.
5. Explain the significance of the 'Ambulatory' context in the Order
Composer Configuration for managing non-medication orders.
1. It focuses solely on inpatient procedures.
2. It enhances the efficiency of outpatient care by
streamlining order management.
3. It is irrelevant to the Epic system.
4. It is used exclusively for medication orders.
6. Explain the significance of procedure categories in the Order
Composer Configuration (OCC) for ambulatory care.
They determine the billing codes for procedures.
They help organize and streamline non-medication orders.
They are used to track patient
demographics. They are irrelevant to
the OCC's functionality.
7. If a healthcare provider is tasked with configuring the Order
Composer Configuration (OCC) for a new ambulatory care
service, which coding systems should they prioritize for the
effective grouping of diagnoses, and why?
CPT and HCPCS, because they are used for procedure
coding.
ICD Codes and SNOMED terminology, as they support
accurate diagnosis categorization.
, LOINC and CPT, since they focus on laboratory
tests. ICD Codes only, as they are sufficient for
all diagnoses.