Hi Bert,

A few questions...
I've been charged with the task of finding out what the workflow process is with regards to getting test results into the chart, signing off on them, etc.

Here's what we do at present:
We have an in-house lab (but also use Lab Corp and Quest) as well as x-ray results (we get paper reports from a Radiologist that reads our films). They come in, the MA puts them on the front of the respective chart, and they wait in stacks for us to review. During the course of the day (or more often, after we are done seeing its for the day!) we sit down and sign off on these, usually making notes on the labs if we want the MA to call them back about something.

Can you tell me the nutshell version of how we would do this within AC?

I am under the impression that each paper result (other than those from LabCorp/Quest) would have to be scanned into the patient's chart - after that, what is the process for us to sign off, make notes (I like the "sticky note" idea - where do we get those?) and return the chart to the MA station?

In addition, am I correct in saying that if we scan an in-house lab result into the chart, it is not "searchable" - and that it would have to be entered into the actual body of the chart somewhere to be searchable?

Thanks very much!
Melanie