Thanks for the replies, folks.
Yes, the lab interface (we have one with Quest, which is probably 70% of our labs) helps. I find it slower to open, though, than just a scanned PDF.
And yes, the "sign off multiple items" window is the frustrating one to which I was referring. It really would be nicer if, after opening an item and signing it, I would be returned to this list, not to my inbox. Thanks for the right-click idea - I hadn't noticed that. I think that will help.
The "no sign off needed" folder is in there, prenamed in the list of potential folder names in the imported items section. Any item that is dropped into that folder does not need to be signed off by anyone; it doesn't "turn red" when my nurse drops it in. That would be great, except it DOES still show up in my message box as an "imported item requiring" something. If I double-click on it, I get a message that I have nothing to sign off (which is true). If I right click and then open the imported items folder, I see nothing that needs any sign-offs. I like this folder for things such as old records I have already seen, registration forms, and legal stuff such as HIPPA and other consent forms, records release forms, etc. I just wish that they could just be put into the chart silently, without a message popping up into the message list.
Bert, what improvements there there likely will be in Version 4 with regards to imported items? Can I reassure Patty that things will get better? She's getting close to switching back to paper charts, truth be told.
Thanks!
Jim
