The End of Life (EOL) referrals tool in the LMR lets providers start the referral process with Transitions program coordinators for patients nearing the end of life. Providers answer a few questions and submit the referral to the Transitions program nurse. This nurse receives auto-generated emails containing the referral information and contacts the provider and/or patient to discuss EOL options and services. Be sure the patient knows that he or she will be contacted.
1. Click ACP Summary from the Patient Chart menu. Then, click EOL Referrals and Other Documents.
2. Click Add New Referral.
Note: You can also click EOL Referrals and Other Docs from the Advance Care Planning tab on the Summary page if you have set this up in Custom Summary.
3. Click Yes or No in response to displayed questions. If you have started End of Life discussions with the patient and/or family, provide any details in the associated text box.
4. Specify the Additional Contact Provider name, phone, and pager, if necessary.
5. Enter any additional comments you may have in the Additional Comments text box.
6. Click Ok to submit the referral and generate an email to the Transitions program nurse.
7. Click Ok in response to the prompt. The summary details display. Click the date to edit the End of Life referral form if you have any changes before signing for this transaction.
8. If you want to save your work now, click Sign. The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.