What does the "Surgical Consent" function manage in Epic OpTime?

The "Surgical Consent" function in Epic OpTime primarily focuses on the tracking and documentation of patient consent for procedures. This function is crucial in ensuring that patients are fully informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives associated with the surgeries they are about to undergo. By managing this documentation, the system helps to maintain compliance with legal and ethical standards, ensuring that there is a clear record that the patient has given their consent to proceed.

Capturing consent accurately is essential in the surgical process because it protects both the patient and the healthcare providers. It helps to facilitate communication between the patient and the surgical team, ensuring that the patient's decision is respected and that there is accountability surrounding that decision. This function plays a pivotal role in patient safety and the legal protection of healthcare institutions.

The other choices represent functions that are important in the surgical workflow but do not align with the specific purpose of managing surgical consent. For instance, managing surgical inventory involves tracking supplies and instruments; scheduling patient follow-ups is focused on post-surgical care; and collecting feedback after surgeries pertains to patient satisfaction and quality improvement rather than the consent process.