Lesson 5 Form Browser

Form Browser Information or results entered during the charting process for the patient are available on the patient’s chart. The charted results can be viewed within the related Flowsheet, and the charted PowerForm is available in the Form Browser tab within the patient’s chart. PowerForms

Form Browser Basics PowerForms The Form Browser window displays a directory tree that lists all the charted, in progress, and uncharted PowerForms for the selected patient. A red icon indicates a required field was not completed. A blue icon indicates all required fields were completed. PowerForms

Sorting PowerForms PowerForms You can sort the PowerForms by Date, Form type, Status, Encounter - Date, or Encounter - Form by selecting the Drop-down menu. If the sort criteria of ‘PowerForm’ or ‘Date’ is selected, then the status of the PowerForm (Authenticated, Verified, Modified etc.) also displays. PowerForms

Changing PowerForm Date Range The PowerForm Brower tab displays a default time range. A user can change the time range for the current session. Right-click the information bar where the time range is displayed and select Search Criteria. PowerForms

Changing PowerForm Date Range The PowerForm Browser dialog box will open. To view PowerForms within a specific date range, select the Date Range in the View Range group box and enter the From and To dates and times. To view all PowerForms from admission to the current date, select Admission-Current in the View Range group box. PowerForms

Viewing a Completed PowerForm Completed PowerForms can be viewed in a read-only format. To view a completed PowerForm, right-click on the desired PowerForm and select View from the menu to open the PowerForm. You can also double-click on the form to open it in Form Browser in a View-Only format. PowerForms

Modify a PowerForm PowerForms To modify the information on a charted PowerForm, right-click on the desired PowerForm and select Modify from the menu to open the PowerForm. PowerForms

Uncharting a PowerForm Results that were entered in error (charted to wrong patient, for example) can be uncharted. To unchart results that were entered in error right-click the PowerForm occurrence and select ‘Unchart’ to open a comments dialog box . Enter the reason for uncharting the PowerForm in the comment section and click the Green Check to Sign and Save. PowerForms

Viewing Document History To view a PowerForm’s documentation history, right-click on the PowerForm occurrence and select ‘History’ from the menu. The ‘Action List’ dialog box opens to display the user name and date/time when any action on the PowerForm occurred. PowerForms

When you are ready to continue your training, Go To Lesson 6. End of Lesson Five When you are ready to continue your training, Go To Lesson 6. PowerForms