What Are Haiku and Canto? Expand Content Haiku is EpicCare’s mobile application for iPhone or Android. Canto is the mobile app for the iPad. These apps give you secure and portable access to the entire EpicCare EMR and keep you connected to your patients and fellow physicians 24/7. You can use Haiku and Canto any time you are away from a computer – whether you are in the hallways of your practice, rounding at the hospital or on call. What Can I Do with Haiku and Canto?

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As part of an ongoing effort to improve quality and safety for our patients, Inova supports our physicians with information and programs on medical record documentation. Improving documentation leads to better communication among caregivers as well as improved measurement of quality outcomes based on severity of illness and risk of mortality. Clinical Documentation Improvement Program In 2012, Inova implemented a Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program to support physicians with their documentation of diagnoses, Present on Admission status and procedures for acute inpatient care.

What's New? Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approved The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to the county's comprehensive land-use plan at their June 28, 2022 meeting to allow for a hospital use on the property adjacent to the existing Franconia-Springfield HealthPlex. A video of the meeting, including a brief presentation from Inova and comments from the Supervisors are below: Meeting Presentation Recording of Meeting This is the first of two Fairfax County approvals necessary to approve the land use.

Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine As our community begins to address back-to-school and back-to-the office challenges, vaccine hesitancy continues to be a concern for all of us. Now is the time to broaden your understanding about the vaccine and address any safety or side effects concerns you might have. Independent studies have shown that the vast majority of people see their health care providers as the most trusted source for information on the COVID-19 vaccine.

From your device, open the Apple App or Google Play Store. Search for Haiku. If you are on an iPad, search for Canto. Download the app. There is no charge to download the app. After the download is complete, close the app. Setting up your device In order to link your device to Inova, you'll need to use the password protected configuration file indicated below. If you do not already have the password, email haikucantoaccess@inova.org.

Benefits of Eating a Diet Rich in Omega-3 Omega-3 is an essential fat said to help support a healthy heart. It decreases triglyceride levels and slows the growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque. It can also help to slightly lower blood pressure. A good source of omega-3 is fish. It's a good source of protein and it’s not high in saturated fat. Some great omega-3 options are: Salmon Albacore Tuna Halibut Herring Mackerel Lake Trout Sardines For healthy recipes for fish, visit the Inova health library

Knowing which foods to eat more of and which foods to limit is a powerful way to prevent heart disease and improve your overall health. Use the steps below to work toward a more heart-healthy diet. Here are five easy ways to eat smart for your heart. TIP #1 – Eat the Rainbow Dark-green leafy vegetables help the body break down homocysteine, an amino acid that’s linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Natural sources of fiber and antioxidants, include spinach, kale, lettuce, swiss chard, collard greens, arugula and broccoli.