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💡 Learn About DAX Copilot
Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot is an AI-powered clinical documentation solution integrated directly with Epic. Using secure ambient listening technology, DAX Copilot listens to patient-provider conversations in real time and automatically generates structured, high-quality clinical draft notes for provider review. It’s accessed through your phone using Epic Haiku or Canto and automatically converts multi-party conversations into specialty-specific, standardized clinical summaries that are available for review in Epic soon after the patient encounter.
This page provides an overview of how ambient AI documentation works, key platform features, privacy and security safeguards, and the clinical benefits of using DAX Copilot at UConn Health.
Providers are responsible for reviewing, editing, and approving all AI-generated documentation before finalizing and signing their notes.
⚙️ How DAX Copilot Works
A simple three-step workflow seamlessly connects ambient room audio to your Epic chart:
- Capture (Mobile): Open Epic Haiku or Canto on your mobile device, select the patient encounter, obtain verbal patient consent, and tap Record.
- Process (AI Engine): DAX Copilot securely processes natural conversational dialogue, filtering out casual chit-chat while extracting clinically relevant findings, histories, and plans.
- Review & Sign (Epic Hyperspace): Within minutes, a fully structured draft note populates in Epic. Review, make any necessary edits, and sign the note on your workstation.
🎥 Video Walkthrough: What is DAX Copilot?
Watch how ambient AI documentation captures room conversation and generates structured draft notes directly inside Epic:
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🌟 Core Recording Modes
- Ambient Recording Mode: Used during natural, multi-party conversations between provider, patient, family members, or care team in the exam or hospital room.
- Monologue Mode: A self-dictation option used outside the room to capture pre-visit chart reviews, overnight updates, complex procedures, or post-encounter plans.
- Pause & Resume Functionality: Easily pause recording during sensitive physical exam components, phone calls, or unit interruptions, then resume with a single tap.
🔒 Privacy, Security & Compliance
- HIPAA Compliant & Secure: Audio recordings and transcriptions are encrypted in transit and at rest in compliance with enterprise security standards.
- Patient Consent First: Verbal patient consent is strictly required prior to initiating any ambient recording session.
- No Permanent Audio Storage: Audio files are processed securely and deleted according to strict regulatory retention policies once draft notes are generated.
📈 Key Benefits for Providers
- More Eye Contact & Engagement: Focus directly on the patient during the visit without typing or staring at a workstation screen.
- Reduced After-Hours Documentation: Decrease "pajama time" charting at night by completing notes faster throughout the shift.
- Consistent & Comprehensive Notes: Capture thorough clinical narratives and complex medical decision-making naturally during discussions.
🎯 Core Documentation Tips & Tricks
Quick habits that improve DAX Copilot accuracy for all specialties:
- Verbalize diagnoses clearly: Recapping problems at the end of the visit helps DAX accurately capture the Assessment & Plan.
- Keep DAX close when masks are worn: Maintaining physical proximity to the mic ensures strong audio capture.
- Record even if unsure: It is always better to capture the encounter just in case you need the draft.
- Summarize key findings aloud: Briefly stating exam highlights or history out loud ensures they appear in the final note.
- Always review before signing: Verify AI-generated drafts for completeness and accuracy prior to signing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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General Overview & Benefits
Is there a quick way to understand what DAX Copilot actually does?
Yes! We highly recommend watching the What is DAX Copilot Video. It provides a clear visual overview of how DAX works, what the experience looks like during a patient visit, and how it helps streamline documentation.
What are the main benefits of using DAX Copilot?
- Focus more on the patient rather than entering information into the computer.
- Capture additional conversation details that might be difficult to recall later.
- Notes composed utilizing DAX are often more comprehensive, helping providers code accurately.
- Reduces administrative burden and burnout (JAMA Study).
How does DAX Copilot handle non-clinical conversation or "chit-chat"?
DAX Copilot uses advanced AI filtering to automatically suppress non-clinical dialogue, such as casual small talk or vacation discussions, ensuring only relevant clinical details are included in your note output.
Getting Started & Devices
What steps do I need to take to get started?
First, submit your User Access Request (UAR) for DAX. Next, complete the mandatory SABA training assigned to you. Once both steps are complete, you will be ready to set up DAX Copilot on your approved device.
What devices are supported for DAX Copilot?
DAX Copilot is supported on approved personal mobile devices running iOS (Apple) and Android. Users access DAX Copilot through Epic mobile applications:
- Epic Haiku for smartphones (iPhone and Android phones)
- Epic Canto for tablets (iPad and supported Android tablets, where applicable)
If you are unsure whether your device is supported, please submit your UAR and contact the project team for assistance.
What is the difference between Epic Haiku and Epic Canto?
Epic Haiku is Epic's mobile application designed for smartphones, while Epic Canto is designed for tablet devices. DAX Copilot can be accessed through either application depending on the device you are using. Most providers use Haiku on their phone and Canto on their tablet.
What if I am uncertain about participating?
- Contact the project manager to discuss questions or connect with pilot peers for firsthand insights.
- Register and trial the system at your own pace. There is no requirement to use DAX with every patient.
- Commitment is flexible, and support is available whenever you need it.
Clinical Workflows & Recording Tips
Can I pre-chart or record prior to entering the exam room?
Yes. You can utilize Monologue Mode to dictate pre-encounter notes or relevant background details independently before entering the room. Simply pause or stop the recording prior to walking in.
Do I need to keep the Epic note open on my computer while recording?
No. You do not need the Epic note open on your workstation during the visit. Simply start the recording on your mobile device using Epic Haiku (smartphone) or Epic Canto (tablet) and return to review and finalize your generated note in Epic at your convenience.
What should I do if a patient declines recording consent?
Always request verbal consent upon entering the room. If a patient declines ambient recording, you can still leverage DAX Copilot after the encounter by using Monologue Mode to dictate a summary of the visit post-encounter, similar to working with a traditional dictation workflow or scribe.
How does DAX Copilot handle multiple speakers or historians?
When family members or multiple historians are present, introduce DAX out loud and acknowledge each person in the room. This helps the AI differentiate individual voice signatures, track speaker locations, and correctly attribute contributions throughout the note.
Can DAX Copilot be used when an interpreter is present?
Yes. DAX Copilot performs very effectively with medical interpreters. As long as the mobile device can clearly pick up the interpreter's spoken English responses, the AI will accurately capture and structure the clinical details.
How should I manage interruptions during a visit?
If staff enter the room or an incoming phone call/text interrupts your device, simply pause the recording. Once the distraction is addressed, resume recording and DAX will seamlessly pick up right where you left off.
Can I add additional recording segments later if I stepped away?
Yes. If you need to pause recording to step out or examine another patient, you can resume recording for the initial patient later. DAX Copilot will append the new audio segment to the existing encounter and synthesize all information into a single cohesive note.
Epic Templates & Note Editing
How do I edit or modify my completed note in Epic?
Once DAX Copilot delivers the structured draft into Epic, you can edit, add to, or modify the text using standard keyboard typing or speech recognition (Dragon Medical) during your review.
Can I still use dot phrases with DAX Copilot?
Yes, dot phrases can be inserted manually during note review or added by speaking into your Dragon microphone while editing. Automatic recognition and insertion of dot phrases by DAX Copilot is planned for a future update.
Where can I find help with Epic DAX note templates?
Epic Ambulatory trainers hold regular drop-in support sessions. You can find the drop-in session link in the DAX Welcome email sent to all new users.