Medical eNews On the Go — August 2026

Stay informed with the latest Baptist Health news, clinical guidance, and important provider action items in this month’s Medical eNews On the Go.

In this episode:

•  Baptist Health recognized by U.S. News & World Report as South Florida’s most awarded healthcare provider for the 16th consecutive year 
• Epic update: One year to go, with preparations focused on operational readiness, physician engagement, on-call scheduling and Super User support 
•  Clinical updates include enhanced stroke order sets, a new Intracranial Hemorrhage Quick Order Set, and faster testing for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 
•  New guidance for Comfort Measures Only and Hospice care, neonatal bilirubin critical values, and accurate sepsis documentation 
•  Antibiotic stewardship: effective oral treatment options may be available for ceftriaxone-resistant E. coli UTIs before defaulting to IV therapy 
• Action needed: Medical Record Deficiency Fairs are available to help physicians complete outstanding Cerner documentation before the Epic transition 
•  Eligible providers can complete the Epic Proficiency Survey by August 31 for possible reduced classroom training time 
• Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is now open in South Miami, expanding access to specialized inpatient rehabilitation 

Medical eNews On the Go — July 2026

Stay informed with the latest Baptist Health news, clinical guidance, and important provider updates in this month's Medical eNews On the Go.

In this episode:

• Epic update: Build phase complete; organization-wide testing underway as go-live approaches 
•  New collaboration between Baptist Health and Amazon One Medical expands access to coordinated care across South Florida 
• Action needed: Complete outstanding legacy medical record deficiencies before Epic implementation 
•  Updated OB Hemorrhage Code Sheet improves workflows and standardizes hemorrhage management 
•  Clinical reminder: Maintain awareness of Ebola screening and reporting protocols despite low U.S. risk 
•  Antibiotic stewardship: Avoid treating asymptomatic bacteriuria unless clinically indicated 
•  New Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program requirements take effect July 1 
•  Welcome Baptist Health's newest class of physician residents as our academic programs continue to grow 

Stay informed with the latest Baptist Health news, clinical updates, and important reminders for providers in this month’s Medical eNews On the Go.

In this episode:

•  Baptist Health Foundation receives a historic $100 million gift from Dr. Herbert Wertheim to advance cancer care and innovation 
• Hurricane season readiness: review Alpha-Bravo team responsibilities and emergency preparedness expectations 
•  Baptist Health outperforms national benchmarks in the 2026 CMS Star Ratings, earning the only 5-star ratings in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties 
• Epic implementation update: focus shifts to validation, testing, and operational readiness as build completion approaches 
•  Clinical reminders on hantavirus awareness and increasing measles activity in Florida
•  New systemwide Vital Signs Monitoring Policy standardizes patient monitoring practices across acute care settings 
•  Antibiotic stewardship reminder: include inpatient antibiotic exposure when determining total treatment duration 
•  Expansion updates, including the new FIU Academic Medical Center, proton therapy at Lynn Cancer Institute, and advanced AI-enhanced cardiac imaging capabilities 

Stay up to date with the most important Baptist Health updates, clinical changes, and action items for providers.

In this episode:

• Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades released, with six Baptist Health hospitals earning an A rating
• Heart & Vascular Care recognition from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital 
• Epic implementation updates, including faster login times, critical results notifications, GME workflows, and smart pump integration 
•  Reminder to review current medication shortage guidance by entity 
•  Updated EBCC Temperature Control ICU Admission Order Set for post–cardiac arrest care 
•  Enhanced obstetric emergency order sets aligned with hypertension and eclampsia management guidelines 
•  Antibiotic Resistance Roundup: daily antibiotic time-outs and reassessment within 24 to 72 hours 
• Action needed: 2026 Required Annual Education for all credentialed medical staff with privileges 
•  New AI-powered clinical tools available in Cerner, including discharge summaries and Wellsheet Ask AI 
• Dragon Copilot adoption update, with more than 20,000 notes created since go-live 
•  Launch planning for the FIU Baptist Health Thoracic Surgery Fellowship
•  Transition to the new Hub Apply Portal for credentialing services 
•  New Planned Order Set Notification alerts beginning May 5 
•  Cybersecurity reminders for medical staff 
•  Recognition of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week

For the full edition, including detailed practice guidelines and entity-specific updates, visit BaptistHealth.net/MedicalENews.

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 30
• Measles alert in Florida: reminders on early detection, isolation protocols, and reporting procedures
• Epic implementation update: new initiatives advancing specialty workflow design and systemwide interoperability
• Medication shortage alert: critical shortages affecting IV azithromycin and IV opioids, with conservation guidance for providers
• Updated VTE prophylaxis documentation workflows to align with CMS and public reporting requirements
• Antibiotic stewardship reminder: reconsider routine pneumococcal and Legionella urinary antigen testing
• Action needed: participation in the Patient Safety Culture Survey (March 9–31)
• Physicians encouraged to participate in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Survey
• Reminder to complete the 2026 Annual Supplemental Health Form if required by Workplace Health
• Dragon Copilot now live: training and consent requirements before use with patients
• New AI-powered search capability in UpToDate to enhance clinical information retrieval

Medical eNews On the Go — February 2026

Catch 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 winner
• Credentialing updates: applications return to Echo; Hub Apply Portal go-live set for April 2026
• New pediatric standard: Handtevy tape replaces Broselow for weight estimation when actual weight is unavailable
• Updated practice guidance: VTE prophylaxis documentation, adult telemetry ordering improvements, and safe peripheral vasopressor administration
• Antibiotic stewardship spotlight: when to consider oral linezolid for appropriate infections
• Action needed: preparation for Microsoft Dragon Copilot rollout beginning February 25
• Baptist 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 workflows
• A new IV azithromycin shortage and recommended conservation measures, with oral formulations remaining available
• Andexxa removal from clinical use following U.S. market withdrawal, with four-factor PCC confirmed as the recommended alternative
• Introduction of the Safety Green Gown for patients at high risk for elopement
• New CIWA-Ar–based alcohol withdrawal order set launching January 27 in the Emergency Department
• Transition to saline-only flushing for most central venous catheters and implantable ports beginning January 27
• Important action items, including license renewal reminders and a new Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship opportunity
• Expanded clinician well-being resources through SupportLink MD and SupportLink for APPs
• Credentialing services moving to the Hub Apply Portal (CredentialStream) effective January 21
• A new HeartCode Complete BLS renewal option
• Updates on expanded services, including PET/CT imaging and the opening of Baptist Health Emergency Care in Palmetto Bay
• National 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 Grades
• New credentialing system roll out in January 2026
• State of Florida background screenings to be completed before February
• Obtaining new I-D badge buddy
• Critical Value Standards Go-Llive
• Age-friendly Structural Measures for those 65 and older
• Standardized C-Diff policy and toolkit
• Microsoft Dragon Co-Pilot initiative
• Recognitions and Happy Holidays

Tune 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 Results
• Baptist Health named to the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list
• New credentialing system roll out in January 2026
• CMS Final Rule on New Discharge Planning Requirements
• Flu Vaccine
• Updates on the Post-Operative note aligning with DNV NIAHO standards
• Reminders about documenting Acute Blood Loss Anemia
• Information about unnecessary use of anti-MRSA antibiotics
• Baptist Health's newest Free Standing ED opening soon in Palmetto Bay
• Observances

Tune in for timely updates, action items, and practice guidelines that support safe, high-quality care across Baptist Health.