Beginning January 1, 2021.
HB 2174 requires the electronic prescribing of all controlled substances (CII–CV) beginning January 1, 2021. The law provides for exceptions when a controlled substance is not required to be prescribed electronically, including when electronic prescribing is not available due to temporary technological or electronic failure, as prescribed by board rule; and when necessary elements are not supported (which may be the case with compounded prescriptions today).
The transmission requires two-factor authentication within PowerChart when the prescription is sent. Providers will type in their Cerner password and then interact with an secure one-time password generator app on their phone to meet those requirements. The app can send a push notification for prescription approval to the lock screen or to a wearable (Apple watch) if the notifications are allowed by the user.
Providers who do not already have this functionality OR providers who would like to upgrade to the latest Imprivata app with the push notifications should visit their respective credentialing office. UMC IT has procured enough additional licenses to cover our staff who do not yet have the functionality to send these scripts electronically. The staff there can help you get the new app onto your phone and get it connected to your Active Directory/Cerner account.
TTU Residents go to the GME Office
TTU Attendings and UMC providers go to the UMC Medical Staff Office located in the Medical Office Plaza II: Code to door is 1234* and the office is located to the left.
UMCP Providers go to the UMCP Credentialing at City Bank
