What phrase should be entered if a goal was not met?

When documenting a goal that was not met in the Epic Inpatient Module, the phrase "Not Progressing" is appropriate. This terminology reflects the status of the goal while maintaining a professional tone. It indicates that there has been no advancement towards achieving the objective, which can prompt further assessment or intervention strategies.

Using "Not Progressing" allows care teams to identify goals that may need additional attention or modification. It conveys a clear message to other healthcare professionals that the goal has not evolved as expected, enabling a collaborative approach to determining the underlying issues and planning the next steps for the patient’s care.

The other phrases tend to imply definitive outcomes or may suggest a more static state. For example, "Goal Failed" is more final and could discourage further efforts to achieve the goal. "Under Review" typically suggests an active evaluation process which may not accurately describe the situation where no progress has been made. "Pending Completion" implies that the goal is still open-ended although no progress has been achieved, which might create confusion regarding the status of that goal. Thus, "Not Progressing" is the most effective choice for reflecting a lack of progress.