Attaching Structured Lab Results

Users can to attach the structured lab results with the Encounter notes when using manual lab results.

 

Attaching Structured Lab results is important for qualifying MU criteria for Menu Set 4 (MU-1) and Core 10 (MU-2). Once you attach the results system increases numerator for these criteria.

 

To attach Manual Lab Results:

1.Open the in-progress encounter corresponding to the patient.
2.Click Results/Orders Queue in the charting elements ribbon.
3.In the Pending Orders tab, expand the test using icon prior to the test name.
4.Click the Attach link to attach the lab result.
Note: Only .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .bmp, .txt, .pdf, .html, and .htm files can be attached.
5.Once attach the file, click Close to close and return to the Results/Orders Queue screen.
6.Select the Structured Lab Result check box and click Save.

 

Once the result is attached it is also available to be printed on Encounter note. The Lab Result(s) check box is provided besides the Preview & Print button facilitates the user to print the lab results on the Encounter note. By default, the Lab Result(s) check box is selected; however, users can deselect it to avoid printing lab result on the Encounter note.