Add Patient Alert

If a Patient Record contains a Private Alert, (P) displays on the left end of the Alert bar.

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Step-by-step

1. On the Patient Alert bar, click Add.
   
   
   • The Add Patient Alert popup displays.
   • The cursor is in the Alert field.
   • Required fields are marked with a red asterisk. *

2. Enter a brief description of the Alert.
3. From the drop-down list, select the Alert Type. To edit this list on-the-fly, click Edit List.
4. Select whether the Alert is Private or not.
   
   
   • When a Private Alert is added to a Patient Record, (P) displays on the left end of the Alert bar.
   • Alerts marked as Private do not display in the Alert bar.
   • After an Alert is added, its Private status can be changed using the Manage Alert option.
5. Enter an Expiration date, or click one of the displayed date options to have the system automatically calculate the expiration date.
6. To add the Alert, click the Save & Close button.
7. To close the Add Patient Alert popup without adding an alert, click the Cancel button.

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Related topics

• Manage Patient Alert
• Create New Patient Record
• Edit Patient Record

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