New grad nurse with dyslexia worries that number switching, spelling difficulties, and reliance on verbal orders in the ER will lead to charting errors and patient safety risks.

Workarounds Described

• spell check
• needs words spelled out letter by letter or written down clearly

Implied Software Gaps

• Spell check that covers medical terminology and alerts for common dyslexia errors like number reversal
• Read-back feature that audibly confirms dictated verbal orders before submission

SafeChart Dyslexia Assist

An Epic-integrated add-on that provides real-time spell check with medical terms, number reversal warnings, and a verbal order read-back and confirmation feature. It also offers a text-to-speech playback option so nurses can hear chart entries before signing off.

Existing Solutions Mentioned