Medical eNews on the Go | January 2026 Clinical & Practice Updates

From Baptist Health, this is Medical eNews on the Go for January 2026—a concise, clinician-focused roundup of timely updates, practice guidelines, and system-wide initiatives.In this episode:Epic Journey progress, including work to preserve EBCC order sets, improve inpatient documentation, and strengthen handoff workflowsA new IV azithromycin shortage and recommended conservation measures, with oral formulations remaining availableAndexxa removal from clinical use following U.S. market withdrawal, with four-factor PCC confirmed as the recommended alternativeIntroduction of the Safety Green Gown for patients at high risk for elopementNew CIWA-Ar–based alcohol withdrawal order set launching January 27 in the Emergency DepartmentTransition to saline-only flushing for most central venous catheters and implantable ports beginning January 27Important action items, including license renewal reminders and a new Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship opportunityExpanded clinician well-being resources through SupportLink MD and SupportLink for APPsCredentialing services moving to the Hub Apply Portal (CredentialStream) effective January 21A new HeartCode Complete BLS renewal optionUpdates on expanded services, including PET/CT imaging and the opening of Baptist Health Emergency Care in Palmetto BayNational recognition as 13 Baptist Health ASCs earn Leapfrog’s 2025 Top ASC designation