Question 1

What types of training courses does Picis offer?

Accepted Answer

Picis delivers expert-led training in three main tracks: Clinical Applications, OR Manager, and Technical Administration. These training paths are designed to align with the different roles in perioperative and anesthesia workflows at hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Question 2

Who should attend Picis training sessions?

Accepted Answer

If your team uses Picis solutions, whether in the OR, anesthesia, critical care, technical/IT administration, or perioperative documentation, these courses are helpful. They're especially beneficial for new users, power users, and system administrators looking to optimize workflows and configuration.

Question 3

How long does each training session take?

Accepted Answer

Each training session is scheduled monthly and is designed to be concise yet comprehensive. For example, the Clinical Applications session is at 9 AM EST, OR Manager at 10 AM, and Technical Administration at 11 AM on the third Friday of each month.

Question 4

What topics are covered in the training schedule?

Accepted Answer

Topics include creating and optimizing protocols, configuring case record defaults, flowsheets, block schedules, configuration backups, event management, reports, medication waste & reporting, forms builder, user-defined fields and groups, audit trails, ADT administration, and HL7 interface troubleshooting.

Question 5

How can our facility or team register for training?

Accepted Answer

You can view the training schedule on the Picis website under the 'Training' section and click 'Schedule a Time to Talk with our Experts!' to register or discuss customized training needs.

Question 6

Why is ongoing training necessary for perioperative software users?

Accepted Answer

Picis focuses specifically on the perioperative and critical care space, offering deep clinical expertise and software designed to streamline complex workflows. Ongoing training helps ensure clinical and technical teams stay up to date with best practices, software updates, and compliance requirements.

Question 7

Who owns Picis?

Accepted Answer

Picis is a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation.

Question 8

Can training be customized to our facility's needs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While standard sessions are scheduled monthly, Picis offers tailored training pathways that align with your facility's unique setup, staff roles, configuration environment, and goals.

Question 9

What is the cost and format of training?

Accepted Answer

Details about cost may vary based on the depth of training and whether it is standard vs. customized. Training sessions are delivered by Picis specialists, often in a virtual/remote format. For precise pricing, please contact your Picis account representative.

Question 10

How do we measure the impact of training on our team?

Accepted Answer

Key indicators include faster user adoption, fewer documentation errors, improved case-flow efficiency, better block schedule utilization, reduced technical configuration issues, and greater return on investment from your Picis solution suite.

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