1. Lesson 5
Form Browser

2. Form Browser Basics
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 Documents tab within the patient’s chart.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

3. Form Browser Basics
The PowerForm 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.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

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

5. Changing PowerForm Date Range
The PowerForm Browser 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.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

6. 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.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

7. 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.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

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

9. Uncharting a PowerForm
Results that were entered in error (e.g., charted to wrong patient) 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 save.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

10. 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.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms

11. End of Lesson Five
When you are ready to proceed to Lesson Six, click on the icon above.
Introduction to SurgiNet PowerForms