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Froedtert & the Ϲ Epic Resources

Resources for Froedtert & the Ϲ stakeholders, utilizing Epic tools to support research. Information on Epic Cosmos, Epic Research Module (ERM) and MyChart recruitment.

Epic Cosmos

For assistance, contact cosmos@mcw.edu.
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What is Cosmos?
Epic Cosmos, a data aggregation platform including more than 300 million patients, turns data into actionable knowledge. Leveraging a large data set, it allows our researchers to make new discoveries and advance medicine. Cosmos offers a unique opportunity to explore large, diverse and longitudinal datasets to support clinical, translational and real-world evidence studies. With its scale, standardization, and commitment to privacy, Epic Cosmos is transforming how researchers generate insights that improve patient care and outcomes.

How to Request Access
Those interested in using Cosmos for research purposes have the option to be a standard user or super user. The organization needs one super user for every ten standard users.

View steps to gain access to Epic Cosmos (PDF)

Epic Cosmos Access Request Form

Super User training requirements:

To become a Super User, individuals must complete an Epic training track designed for Cosmos Portal users, which includes:

  • A Cosmos Responsible Use component (self-assessment/self-study e-learning).

A Super User in the Portal component, which requires:

  • Completion of the Super User in Portal Self-Assessment.
  • Submission of a Cosmos Super User Project.
  • Upon completion, participants will earn the Cosmos Super User Badge, equipping them to provide high-quality support to their peers.

Epic Research Resources

Troubleshooting and assistance with ERM: 

Call the Froedtert Help Desk at (414) 805-2101.
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Epic Release Updates
The Release Education guide provides information on important research updates in Epic. Updates are published throughout each calendar year.

MyChart Recruitment Tip Sheet

For MyChart Patients interested in research study participation. 

NOTE: Study teams are NOT permitted to use this resource for study recruitment purposes unless they have IRB approval to do so. 

Use of Care Everywhere Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The purpose of this SOP is to provide guidance regarding the use of Epic’s Care Everywhere functionality for purposes of coordinating patient care or evaluating individuals enrolled in or being considered as a candidate for clinical trial participation at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. This SOP is in accordance with Epic contractual requirements.

View SOP (PDF)

Creation of RSH Record (Epic Research Protocol)
Epic Research Study Record Creation Decision Tree

F1 and Favorite Dashboard Tip Sheet

Locate the Research Learning Home using the F1 key.

How to Locate Study Records in Study Maintenance

Locate Study Records in Study Maintenance

Epic Research Coordinator Training

This training covers the new Research application functionality including patient research statuses, research record administration, linking orders/encounters to studies, Research visit documentation, running reports, and OnCore integration

All research staff who will be working in Froedtert’s Epic are required to complete all prerequisite course work and then attend the virtual (WebEx), instructor-led course Epic: Research Coordinator (ERSH50493.20) which is available in the FH Learning Center.  

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PREREQUISITE COURSES

  • Online Course : Epic: Overview of Reporting and Reporting Tools
  • Online Course : Epic: Introduction to Radar
  • Online Course : Epic: Personalize a Radar Dashboard
  • Online Course : Epic: Modify the Search Criteria of a Report
  • Online Course : Epic: Run and Manage Reports
  • Online Course : Epic: Saving the Results of a Report
  • Online Course : All Epic Users: Introduction to Learning Homes and Epic Earth
  • Online Course : Epic: Overview of Research Studies in Epic

For questions/issues regarding access to the Learning Center, submit a .

Epic/OnCore Status Crosswalk

Outlines the OnCore statuses and equivalent Epic enrollment statuses along with Pre-Consent, Inactive, and Active bucket.

For questions/issues regarding access to the Learning Center, submit a .

Research Admin Field Ownership Doc
Delineates which fields in the Study Maintenance record are owned by Research staff, OCRICC, analysts, or other.

For questions/issues regarding access to the Learning Center, submit a .

Releasing Information to Study Monitors Tip Sheet

Study Monitors can request access to EpicCare Link in order to view study-related patient charts. Research Coordinators can easily select which patients to release to study monitors, and how long the monitors should have access to those charts.

Research Lab Order Tip Sheet

The Research Lab order was created in an effort to standardize and use the same order across departments.