Best practices for using Dragon Copilot in Epic Rover

Dragon Copilot best practices

Here are some recommended best practices to help ensure a larger portion of your documentation is captured directly through Dragon Copilot's ambient technology. 

• Consent: Obtain patient consent before recording, adhering to your organization's guidelines.

• Communication: Inform the patient of your actions during the assessment. For example, say, “I’m going to check your pulses now.” This helps the patient understand your intent and aids the ambient technology in placing information into the appropriate flowsheet.

• Microphone management: Position the microphone close to you and the patient. Ensure the recording environment is quiet and free from background noise, such as lowering the volume of the TV. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Record aloud: Record your assessments and observations aloud to allow Dragon Copilot to capture details and integrate them into the relevant flowsheets.

• Be specific: Provide context during each assessment to ensure accurate documentation in the EHR, including details like laterality, body location, and frequency.

• Document away from patient as needed: For sensitive information, document details in a brief recap away from the patient to ensure important information is captured.

• Ask one question at a time: Engage the patient by asking one question at a time, allowing them to respond fully before proceeding. If your organization is configured for Dragon Copilot's conversational support, the AI will process their responses and place the information into the appropriate flowsheet. If this feature is not available, ensure to repeat the patient's responses for clarity.

• Refer to transcript for clarification as needed: While the recording is paused, view the transcript in the Dragon Copilot ambient documentation window. After stopping the recording, the transcript will be available in Rover and Hyperspace.

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