Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2024
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HEALTH/WELLNESS
CTWC moves
to electronic
records system
The Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center
is transitioning to a new Electronic
Health Record (EHR) system, EPIC,
in 2025. This change is a significant
step forward in enhancing our ability
to deliver coordinated, efficient and
high-quality care. Our pharmacy will
continue to operate using RPMS during
this transition, which might present
temporary challenges.
Benefits of new system
n Better care coordination:
Emergency Management Coordinator Cal Bray chats with Lunch & Learn attendees in December. Health information will be more easily
accessible by your care team, improving
Elders learn fire safety tips communication and care.
n Streamlined services: More
efficient appointment scheduling, check-
ins and follow-ups.
n Future access: EPIC will eventually
By Bobbie Bush offer online patient portals for easier
access to health records.
On Dec. 3, Chehalis Tribal
Emergency Management Potential hindrances
Manager Clinton Davis and n Coordination between systems:
Coordinator Cal Bray provided Prescriptions might not sync seamlessly
Tribal Elders important fire between EPIC and RPMS, possibly
safety information. causing slight delays at the pharmacy.
Davis and Bray educated n Staff learning curve: Our staff will
28 Lunch & Learn participants learn to use EPIC while continuing to use
on fire prevention during the RPMS for pharmacy operations, which
busy holiday season. They could lead to temporary inefficiencies.
demonstrated how to use a n Adjustments: Scheduling and other
fire blanket and handed out processes might have minor disruptions
backpacks with emergency kit as we adapt to the new system.
basics.
Classes of fires were explained: Support, patience
n Class A fire caused by n Understanding: We appreciate your
combustible carbon-based solids patience as we improve our systems.
such as paper, wood or textiles SAFEGUARD YOUR HOME n Communicate: Ensure your
n Class B fire caused by care team has up-to-date information
flammable liquids such as (insurance, address, phone number),
paraffin, petrol, diesel or oil Alarms: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home especially for prescriptions.
(but not cooking oil) and outside each sleeping area. Place a carbon monoxide n Staff training: Our team is
n Class C fire caused by alarm in a central location outside each sleeping area. undergoing extensive training to ensure a
flammable gases such as butane, House number: It’s crucial that emergency personnel can smooth transition.
propane or methane easily read your house number from the street, even at night. n Clear communication: We’ll keep
Suggestions regarding Ensure heating sources are in working order: Poorly you informed of any changes or delays
securing a fire extinguisher maintained furnaces or stoves, cracked or rusted furnace during the transition.
included making sure it is A, B parts or chimneys with creosote buildup are dangerous. n Feedback: Your input is invaluable.
and C rated and is light enough Check electrical wiring in your home: Fix or replace frayed Let us know how we can improve your
for an Elder to lift. Smaller extension cords, exposed wires or loose plugs. Make sure experience. Contact the CTWC Quality
extinguishers that have the wiring is not under rugs, attached by nails, or in high traffic Improvement Coordinator (abennett@
combined rating are lighter and areas. Make sure electrical outlets have cover plates and no chehalistribe.org), Office Manager
more manageable. exposed wiring. Avoid overloading outlets or extension cords. (bklatush@chehalistribe.org) or
The visit was timely and Director (jsalazar@chehalistribe.org)
offered information to help Source: American Red Cross for issues or concerns involving patient
families be prepared. care during the transition.
