Approve Problems

When approving a problem record type, the Approve Problem window displays.

Note: If multiple problems require approval, the currently selected problem displays. The Approve Problem window re-displays when the next selected problem is reached in list of approval items.

Note: Only the highlighted entry will be approved. The other entries cannot be selected and will be approved when reached in list of approval items.

To approve a problem:

  1. Review the fields.
  2. (Optional) Modify the fields as necessary and click the Modify Record () icon.

    3. Note: If you do not click the Modify Record () icon, your changes are discarded when the item is approved.

  3. Complete any of the following:
    • Click Approve to approve the problem.
    • Click the Delete () icon to delete the problem and display the Abort Approval Process Question window.
    • Click the X to cancel the approval and keep the problem listed in the Patient Approvals window.

      • Note: If you click X or the Delete () icon and other items are selected for approval, the Abort Approval Process Question window displays. Click Continue or Stop as necessary.