Creating a Progress Note

To write a progress note for a patient:

  1. In the Point-of-Care Module window, tap Progress Note. The Progress Note window is displayed.

  2. To select a specific pen type for this note, tap the Pens button and select the appropriate setting.

  3. To write the note, tap New Note and write a note for this patient on the upper half of this window.

  4. To highlight a specific section of the note, tap the Highlighters button, and highlight the necessary area.

  5. Tap Save. A Confirmation message is displayed.

  6. If you want to save this note, tap Yes. The note entered on the upper half of the Progress Note window is displayed on the lower half of the split screen.

  7. After a progress note is written and saved, it cannot be changed. In the software, you can view the note; you cannot edit or delete it.