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.