Difference between revisions of "Dictionary Updates"

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In the ''Name Field'' type in the exact Encounter name, be very specific and clear. This is what you and the users will see.
 
In the ''Name Field'' type in the exact Encounter name, be very specific and clear. This is what you and the users will see.
  
In the ''Code Field'' type in an abreviation of the name (this Code Field is only 10 characters long and may not always accomodate the full name.
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In the ''Code Field'' type in an abbreviation of the name (this Code Field is only 10 characters long and may not always accommodate the full name.
  
 
In the ''Mnemonic Field'' type in the same thing you entered in the Code Field.
 
In the ''Mnemonic Field'' type in the same thing you entered in the Code Field.
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Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu
 
Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu
  
Click the Name, Code or Mnemonic Field you'd like to change and change it, keeping in mind that the Code and Mnemonic names shoudl be the same.
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Click the Name, Code or Mnemonic Field you'd like to change and change it, keeping in mind that the Code and Mnemonic names should be the same.
  
 
Click Save
 
Click Save
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Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu.
 
Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu.
  
Add a check mark to the Inactive box if ou would like to remove this Encounter Type as an option.
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Add a check mark to the Inactive box if you would like to remove this Encounter Type as an option.
  
 
Remove the check mark from the Inactive box if you would like to see this Encounter Type as an option.
 
Remove the check mark from the Inactive box if you would like to see this Encounter Type as an option.

Revision as of 20:34, 7 May 2008

Description

This page is designed to guide you through the Dictionary Update steps required for the Encounter Types prior to the upgrade

Step 1 - Review Encounter Types with Client

Login to TouchWorks as TWAdmin

Click on Dictionaries from the Vertical Tool Bar (VTB)

Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu

With the client review each Encounter type

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Step 2 - Add, Change or Inactivate

Once the client has reviewed the Encounter Types they may begin to add, change, or inactivate them as they desire.


To Add an Encounter Type

Login to TouchWorks as TWAdmin

Click on Dictionaries from the Vertical Tool Bar (VTB)

Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu

Click the Add button

In the Name Field type in the exact Encounter name, be very specific and clear. This is what you and the users will see.

In the Code Field type in an abbreviation of the name (this Code Field is only 10 characters long and may not always accommodate the full name.

In the Mnemonic Field type in the same thing you entered in the Code Field.

Click Save


To Change an Encounter Type

Login to TouchWorks as TWAdmin

Click on Dictionaries from the Vertical Tool Bar (VTB)

Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu

Click the Name, Code or Mnemonic Field you'd like to change and change it, keeping in mind that the Code and Mnemonic names should be the same.

Click Save


Inactivate or Activate an Encounter Type


Login to TouchWorks as TWAdmin

Click on Dictionaries from the Vertical Tool Bar (VTB)

Click Encounter Type from the Dictionary drop down menu.

Add a check mark to the Inactive box if you would like to remove this Encounter Type as an option.

Remove the check mark from the Inactive box if you would like to see this Encounter Type as an option.