Medical eNews on the Go

Stay up to date with the most important Baptist Health updates, clinical changes, and action items for providers.In this episode: Baptist Health named a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For (Top 50)Stroke risk–based anticoagulation guidance for atrial fibrillation patients discharged from the ED  Updated Code Rescue criteria aligned with CMS, including new guidance for pregnant patients CMS billing changes for skin substitutes — documentation now required for amount used and wasted  Antibiotic update: 2025 antibiograms now available; rising ceftriaxone resistance noted Action needed: completion of required annual education for credentialed medical staff Dragon Copilot: mobile use now available with required consent and training  Expanded access to care: MRI services increasing at FIU and new residents joining Baptist Health 

Stay informed with the latest Baptist Health updates and clinical guidance in this month’s Medical eNews On the Go, featuring timely news, important reminders, and key action items for providers.In this episode:A message of appreciation as Baptist Health prepares to celebrate National Doctors’ Day on March 30Measles alert in Florida: reminders on early detection, isolation protocols, and reporting proceduresEpic implementation update: new initiatives advancing specialty workflow design and systemwide interoperabilityMedication shortage alert: critical shortages affecting IV azithromycin and IV opioids, with conservation guidance for providersUpdated VTE prophylaxis documentation workflows to align with CMS and public reporting requirementsAntibiotic stewardship reminder: reconsider routine pneumococcal and Legionella urinary antigen testingAction needed: participation in the Patient Safety Culture Survey (March 9–31)Physicians encouraged to participate in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals SurveyReminder to complete the 2026 Annual Supplemental Health Form if required by Workplace HealthDragon Copilot now live: training and consent requirements before use with patientsNew AI-powered search capability in UpToDate to enhance clinical information retrieval

Medical eNews On the Go — February 2026Catch the key Baptist Health updates and clinical practice changes featured in this month’s Medical eNews On the Go, including timely news, guideline updates, and action items for providers.In this episode:Baptist Health recognized as a 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Award winnerCredentialing updates: applications return to Echo; Hub Apply Portal go-live set for April 2026New pediatric standard: Handtevy tape replaces Broselow for weight estimation when actual weight is unavailableUpdated practice guidance: VTE prophylaxis documentation, adult telemetry ordering improvements, and safe peripheral vasopressor administrationAntibiotic stewardship spotlight: when to consider oral linezolid for appropriate infectionsAction needed: preparation for Microsoft Dragon Copilot rollout beginning February 25Baptist Health growth updates, including the upcoming South Miami Urgent Care relocation and progress on Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital

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

Stay up to date with the latest news from Baptist Health in this December 2025 edition of Medical eNews On the Go. Highlights include:2025 Leapfrog Safety GradesNew credentialing system roll out in January 2026State of Florida background screenings to be completed before FebruaryObtaining new I-D badge buddyCritical Value Standards Go-LliveAge-friendly Structural Measures for those 65 and olderStandardized C-Diff policy and toolkitMicrosoft Dragon Co-Pilot initiativeRecognitions and Happy HolidaysTune in for timely updates, action items, and practice guidelines that support safe, high-quality care across Baptist Health.

Stay up to date with the latest news from Baptist Health in this November 2025 edition of Medical eNews On the Go. Highlights include:2025 Press Ganey ResultsBaptist Health named to the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women listNew credentialing system roll out in January 2026CMS Final Rule on New Discharge Planning RequirementsFlu VaccineUpdates on the Post-Operative note aligning with DNV NIAHO standardsReminders about documenting Acute Blood Loss AnemiaInformation about unnecessary use of anti-MRSA antibioticsBaptist Health's newest Free Standing ED opening soon in Palmetto BayObservancesTune in for timely updates, action items, and practice guidelines that support safe, high-quality care across Baptist Health.

Stay up to date with the latest news from Baptist Health in this October 2025 edition of Medical eNews On the Go. Highlights include:Baptist Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care list2025 Physician Satisfaction Survey now openFlu vaccination reminders and upcoming Flu FairsWellsheet mobile tool for faster patient chart accessLaunch of the new Urology Residency Program with FIU, led by Dr. Christopher GomezEpic electronic health record transformation: Build phase underwayUpdates on medication shortage alerts and standardized medication administration policiesNew ED Back Pain Algorithm and Antimicrobial Stewardship guidanceBaptist Health Foundation Grand Gala on November 8Cybersecurity Awareness Month: protecting patients through secure practicesTune in for timely updates, action items, and practice guidelines that support safe, high-quality care across Baptist Health.🔗 Full details available at BaptistHealth.net/MedicalENews