(5) Opening an Encounter

Opening an Encounter (Patient Info Pre-loaded)

There are 3 different Methods for Opening an Encounter

1. Browse to find Patient in "Today's Admissions"
2. Click to Scan Barcode
3. Click to Search

Creating an Encounter (No Patient Information Pre-loaded)

When Patient info is not Pre-loaded, an Encounter must be created. There are 2 methods to create and Encounter.

1. Scan the patient barcode to create an Encounter
2. On the home screen click on “+Add Encounter” and then Manually enter the Encounter Number

NOTE: An ENCOUNTER, also known as a "case" or a "procedure," is a term that refers to a unique patient visit. An encounter number, then, is a unique, non-repeatable number that identifies the case/procedure/encounter number.

GraphiumEMR Basic Lessons

(1) Logging In

(2) Setting a PIN

(3) Changing Facilities within your Organization

(4) Search for an Encounter

(6) Adding a Form

(7) Voiding or Deleting a Form