Smart Phrases
Smart Phrases can be used in any section you are allowed to use free text, including discharge instructions. To create a Smart Phrase, highlight the desired text, right click, and select "Save as Smart Phrase". This will open an editable window, where you can save your phrase.
You can also open all your Smart Phrases in the Smart Phrase Manager, located in the editing toolbar within free text.
The terms Smart Phrase and dotphrase are used interchangeably in this guide.
You can also open all your Smart Phrases in the Smart Phrase Manager, located in the editing toolbar within free text.
The terms Smart Phrase and dotphrase are used interchangeably in this guide.
EfficiencyFind dot phrases that work for you. If you just borrow other provider's phrases you will probably not use them.
Spend the 10 seconds during your shift to create a dot phrase |
OrganizationBuild your dot phrases with a set pattern so you can easily access the phrase you are looking for. I organize by location (History, Physical, Re-eval, DC, etc).
CAPITALIZATION MATTERS so be careful using capitalization when naming your dot phrases! |
LegitimacyAlways re-read your dot phrase for every person. Hours of efficiency can be undone by a single utilization that is false or puts you at risk for litigation.
NEVER use a dot phrase without editing or re-reading. |