Patient > Need Status Codes

Key Info  
Purpose:

Configure codes that represent the status for need codes.
Related Module(s):

Multiple
Accessed From:

Maintenance > Patient > Need Status Codes
Window(s):

Need Status Codes

Dependencies:

None.

Need Status Codes Window

The Need Status Codes window allows you to manage the codes that indicate the status of Need Codes.

Field Description
Code

A text field that indicates the code that identifies the status of the need code.
Default A check box that, when selected, indicates this is the default status to apply to need codes.
Inactive A check box that, when selected, indicates the field is inactive and not in use.
Description A text field that describes the status.
Show in EHR

A check box that, when selected, indicates that the need should be displayed in the EHR.

Example: Resolved need status codes may not display in the EHR.
Resolved A check box that, when selected, indicates that the need is now resolved and no further action is required.
Task Procedure
Add Need Status Codes
  1. Click the Clear Data () icon.
  2. Complete the fields as necessary and click the Add a new Record () icon.
Edit Need Status Codes
  1. Select a listed entry.
  2. Make any necessary changes and click the Modify Record () icon.

    Note: Once a code is created, the Code field cannot be modified.
Delete Need Status Codes
  1. Select a listed entry and click the Delete Record () icon.
  2. When prompted, click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Preview/Print Report
  1. (Optional) To preview the Need Status Codes report, click the Preview Report () icon.
  2. To print the Need Status Codes report, click the Print Report () icon.

    3. Note: The Need Status Codes report uses the Needsts.rpt file.