McKesson Horizon

[KatieNoelLPN]

Has anyone used this documentation software in home health visits? What are your thoughts?

[Chimers]

I am just in the early stages of learning McKesson Horizon and it is A LOT more user friendly and easier to navigate than ENCORE. ENCORE turned out to be a charting nightmare for me. Chimers RN

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

I've used the program since 2002. As a Central intake Manager all referral entry starts with my department. We've streamlined some of doccumentation and do not use all sections -many needed to click open to view info rather than appearing directly in view. McKesson is working on new version 12.0 which is more friendly for address/phones and referral info. What info are you looking for>

From a case manager /EMR side, I can find most info going back to 2002 with just a few keystrokes rather than paging though a thick chart..... IF the staff have entered info.

[tewdles, RN]

I like several features about McKesson and dislike others...McKesson is much more suited to home care than to hospice. Just like with any software there are upsides and downsides. I liked the way I could organize and see my patients. I liked that I could see who I had seen when. I didn't like the medication section. I liked the "plan for next visit" although many organizations don't like the narrative feature.

[hotmommanurse]

week one of orientation /ride along and I am soooooooo confused on that program! i hope it gets better! Causing me anxiety!

[R*Star*RN, BSN, RN]

Ugh. That is all I have to say.

[julieanneb]

I am a homehealth Nurse,9 years,and I don't feel computers belong at all in homecare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hasn't technology caused enough problems? Sheesh! From goin' to a genuine human being for 7 years and than showing up with a contraption and being all formal and punching keys?????This is not homecare.

[Susan317]

I've used a few different programs and so far McKesson is the best, hang in there it will get better.