What is the purpose of “Alerts” in Epic?

The purpose of "Alerts" in Epic is to notify users about critical patient safety issues. These alerts are vital in ensuring that healthcare providers are immediately aware of any significant changes or risks associated with a patient's care. By delivering real-time notifications, alerts help to prevent errors, enhance patient outcomes, and support clinical decision-making. This functionality underscores the emphasis on maintaining a high standard of patient safety and effectively communicating important information to healthcare professionals.

While notifications about training sessions, password management, and patient reminders are important functionalities within clinical systems, they do not encapsulate the primary role of Alerts in Epic, which focuses specifically on patient safety and critical care notifications.