To modify a setting from an Epic-released template, what should you do?

• A. Copy the template and modify the copy
• B. Edit the original
• C. Use Template Manager
• D. Use a separate tool

Answer: (A)

Copying the template and then modifying the copy keeps the original Epic baseline intact while letting you tailor the settings to your local needs. This approach preserves the standard template as the source of truth, which is important for consistency, future Epic updates, and clear auditing of what was customized. Editing the original would change the standard that others rely on and can create unintended ripple effects across workflows and patients. Modifying a separate copy lets you test changes, document them, and control when and how they’re deployed, without risking the published template used by the wider system. Template management tools may help organize templates, but the essential practice is to work on a copied version rather than altering the released one.