Which activity is specifically used to transcribe paper orders in Epic?

The activity specifically used to transcribe paper orders in Epic is referred to as Ancillary Orders. This function allows healthcare providers to input orders that are typically associated with other departments, such as lab or radiology, which may originate from written requests on paper. The primary purpose of transcribing these orders into the Epic system is to ensure accurate communication of requests and facilitate processing through different departments.

By utilizing the Ancillary Orders feature, clinicians can enhance patient care through timely order handling and minimize the risk of errors that can occur with paper-based systems. This process is crucial in ensuring that orders are correctly recorded, verified, and acted upon by the appropriate staff members.

Other activities like Emergency Orders, Referrals, and Scheduling Orders serve different purposes. Emergency Orders are primarily used for urgent requests that need immediate attention, the Referrals function is tailored for managing patient referrals between specialists, and Scheduling Orders deals with arranging appointments rather than directly handling order transcriptions from paper.