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. 2020 Apr 27;27(6):853–859. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocaa037

Table 2.

Modifiable templates available in the electronic health record

Smart phrase Setting of use Description of content
.UCSDCOVID19TRIAGE Phone or in person patient triage Updated travel and symptom screening, testing criteria, and clear guidance on best setting and location of patient care
.UCSDCOVID19PATIENTCONCERNS Phone or in person patient encounter Detailed information on frequently asked questions concerning COVID-19
.UCSDCOVID19HOMEISOLATION When instructing patients on home isolation Isolation information for patients, including the discontinuation of home isolation
.UCSDCOVID19AMBULATORY Ambulatory screening or testing Clinical decision support on testing criteria, recommended additional work-up, admission criteria/protocol, and discharge information
.UCSDCOVID19URGENTCARE Urgent Care/ED screening or testing Clinical decision support on testing criteria, recommended additional work-up, admission criteria/protocol, and discharge information
.UCSDCOVID19VISITORSCREENING Clinics or inpatient units Standard documentation of any screening of patient visitors for symptoms of infection
UCSD COVID-19 WORK EXCUSE Work excuse letter Templated excuse letter for providers to recommend working from home