Client Defined Tab

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Client-Defined Fields

You can add multiple client-defined fields at the enterprise level in the Client Defined tab in the Enterprise Preferences window. When you add a client-defined field, a corresponding master list with the same name is created in File Maintenance. You can add values to the master list from File Maintenance. Users can view and select those values from the corresponding client-defined fields. These fields are displayed in the following areas. In the Add/Modify Person/Patient Information window and on the Client Defined and Demographics tabs in NextGen® Enterprise PM and NextGen® Enterprise EHR. On the Patient Information and Demographics tabs on the patient chart and in the Appointment Details window on the Chart/Ins tab in NextGen® Enterprise PM. In the Practice Preferences, Appt Scheduling, Chart, Required on link appt, Data Repository, Patient Information, and Required Fields data field list, as well as the Form and Label Template master files in File Maintenance . Note: If Client Defi

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Managing Client Defined Information

The Client Defined tab appears only when one or more custom Client Defined fields have been created in Enterprise Preferences. Up to 14 client-defined fields can be set up and then used to collect additional information for what is not already a standard field within the application. In Enterprise Preferences, each client-defined field can be set up to be required either for all persons and patients when a demographic record is created, or for all patients when a chart is created. In Practice Preferences, each client-defined field can be set up to be required either for all persons and patients when an appointment is scheduled, or for all patients when a chart is created. Information on the Client Defined tab is stored at the enterprise level; therefore, all practices in the same enterprise share the same information for a person or patient. The Client Defined tab is available as follows: Window: NextGen® Enterprise EHR NextGen® Enterprise PM NextGen® Optical Management Person Informat

NextGen® Enterprise EHR Help

Managing Client Defined Information

The Client Defined tab appears only when one or more custom Client Defined fields have been created in Enterprise Preferences. Up to 14 client-defined fields can be set up and then used to collect additional information for what is not already a standard field within the application. In Enterprise Preferences, each client-defined field can be set up to be required either for all persons and patients when a demographic record is created, or for all patients when a chart is created. In Practice Preferences, each client-defined field can be set up to be required either for all persons and patients when an appointment is scheduled, or for all patients when a chart is created. Information on the Client Defined tab is stored at the enterprise level; therefore, all practices in the same enterprise share the same information for a person or patient. The Client Defined tab is available as follows: Window: NextGen® Enterprise EHR NextGen® Enterprise PM NextGen® Optical Management Person Informat

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Require Client Defined Fields At the Enterprise Level

You can make the client defined fields required at the enterprise level or at the practice level. When you require a field at the enterprise level, the practice-level required option is automatically selected by default and cannot be modified. Open the Enterprise Preferences, and then select Client Defined tab. The Client Defined tab displays the Client Defined fields and their settings. To require a field, do one of the following: In the Require Always column, select to make this field required all the time for all practices in the enterprise. A displays in the column. If you select Require Always, the required setting is also selected in the Appt Scheduling and Chart Practice Preferences. In the Require on Chart Creation column, select to make this field required on all patient charts in the enterprise. A displays in the column. If you select Require on Chart Creation, the required setting is selected in the Chart Practice Preferences for new and existing charts, too. If you are crea

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Setting Up Selections for Client Defined Fields

Once you create the client-defined field names, you must add selections that will display for each field. For example, if the client-defined field is "Home Location", you would enter each location that you want to display in the drop-down list for that field on the Person/Patient Maintenance window. Adding selections causes the Client Defined tab to display when you add a new person or access the Person/Patient Maintenance window. Note: The Master List names associated with the Client Defined fields display in all enterprises. The items in the master lists are specific to the enterprise they were created in and master list items created in a particular enterprise will not be visible in other enterprises. Set Up Selections for Client Defined Fields Parent topic: Client Defined Tab

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Client-Defined Master Lists

When enabled, a Client Defined tab displays on the Add/Modify Patient Information window in NextGen® Enterprise PM. The tab includes up to 14 customized fields for capturing additional patient information that is not already a standard field within NextGen® Enterprise PM. The fields can be used by Health Centers and IHS practices for informational and reporting purposes. The Client Defined tab and related fields are enabled at the enterprise level. Therefore, they are available to all practices in the enterprise. Once a Client Defined field is created in Enterprise Preferences > Client Defined tab, a new Master List table by the same name becomes available in File Maintenance. The pick-list items available for user selection in each Client Defined field are created in the corresponding Master List tables. Parent topic: Setting Up Master Lists for Health Centers

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