Epic Access
All Epic access will be coordinated directly through the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System-not the Sarasota Medical Society. Our team is managing access decisions, onboarding, and timing to ensure everything is set up appropriately from both a clinical and security standpoint.
We are rolling out access in phases. Community providers who are closely affiliated with the hospital and need early access to support patient care are being prioritized first. If you are part of the initial group for EpicCare Link access, you have already been contacted with next steps.
If you have not yet received communication, it does not mean you've been missed. It simply means you are planned for a later phase. As we move forward, additional providers will be reviewed and onboarded in waves, with the right level of access, training, and support.
We appreciate your patience as we take a thoughtful approach to this rollout. Our goal is to make sure access is meaningful, secure, and works well for your day-to-day practice.
If you have questions about your status or specific needs, please reach out to EpicLinkPhysicianLiaisons@smh.com
SMH-Venice Physician Newsletter – October 2026
Message from Daniel Murphy, MD SMH-Venice Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Greetings
As we continue to navigate the transition to our new electronic medical record, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank each of you for your dedication, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Switching to Epic has been whirlwind; that has brought moments of excitement, challenge, and, at times, understandable stress. Despite the learning curve associated with new technology and workflows, you have remained focused on providing exceptional care to our patients, and for that, I am truly grateful.
While there are still opportunities to refine processes and optimize workflows, it is clear that we are making tremendous progress and becoming more comfortable with the system each day. What has impressed me most is your buoyancy of spirit and resilience, professionalism, and positive spirit demonstrated throughout this transition. I have no doubt that before long we will look back on our Epic go-live experience and appreciate just how far we have come together.
Meanwhile, we have lots to look forward to at SMH Venice: Exciting developments are underway, including expanded interventional radiology space, a new inpatient rehabilitation facility, new outpatient endoscopy and oncology facilities, and many other enhancements that will further strengthen our ability to serve our community.
I look forward to seeing all of you at our Annual Medical Staff Meeting on October 28, 2026, and sharing in the continued success and growth of our medical staff and organization.
Sincerely,
Daniel Murphy, MD
Hospital Medicine
Chief of Staff- SMH-Venice
#1 SMH Venice Annual Medical Staff Meeting
The SMH Venice Annual Medical Staff Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 28,2026 at 6:00 p.m. WebEx is optional, in person is encouraged.
Location: 2nd Floor Education Conference Room
- Health System Update-David Verinder, President/CEO
- Chief Medical Officer Report-James Fiorica, MD
- Credentials Committee Report- Cindy vonWaldner, MD
- Chief of Staff Report-Daniel Murphy, MD
- Vote to Adopt Updated SMH-Venice Bylaws Revisions
- Elected Officers for 2026-2027
- Elected Chair Elects 2026-2028
#2 Epic Updates
Click on the link below or see attached for Epic Tipsheets:
Reminder: Pressing the F1 key within Epic will bring you to the Help Screen
#3 Flu Clinic
#4 Upcoming Education
Visit the SMHCS Continuing Education Calendar To See All Upcoming Activities.
QR Code to CE Dashboard/Calendar:
Link to CE Dashboard/Calendar:
#5 Links to Student Rotation Request and Observer Request
Visit the SMHCS Continuing Education Calendar to see all upcoming activities.
Please use the link below to access the APP Student Clinical Rotation application through Smartsheet. Note that a contract must be in place between the school and SMHCS.
APP Student Clinical Rotation Application
Please use the link below to access the Observation Request application through Smartsheet.
Please note that we request 10 business days to process the request. Observation outside of the OR is limited to 5 days in a six (6) month period; Observation in the OR is limited to 3 days in a six (6) month period and is subject to patient consent.
Observation Request Application
Thank you,
Daniel Murphy, MD
Chief of Staff