<a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/hospitals/northwells-firearm-injury-risk-screener-now-widely-available-within-epic" hreflang="en">Northwell's firearm injury risk screener now widely available within Epic</a>
Northwell Health has developed a firearm injury risk screening tool now integrated into the Epic electronic health record system, allowing health systems nationwide to assess patients' firearm access and community violence risk. This initiative aims to standardize discussions about firearm safety in healthcare settings and improve intervention pathways for patients who screen positive, with ongoing research to track outcomes and effectiveness.
The integration of Northwell's firearm injury risk screener into Epic's electronic health record system offers a notable advancement for healthtech stakeholders, as it streamlines clinician workflows and facilitates standardized data collection for research and prevention efforts. This development underscores the importance of integrating health safety tools into existing EHR systems to enhance patient safety and support data-driven healthcare interventions. Healthtech professionals should consider how similar integrations can be leveraged for other public health challenges, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes and more efficient healthcare delivery.