Assign Practice-Level AutoFlow Sequences

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Set up AutoFlow Preferences

TheAutoFlowuser preferences enable you to select AutoFlow Sequencesthat affect the check-in and check-out processes inNextGen® Enterprise PM. An AutoFlow sequence includes a defined series of windows that you must follow when you check-in patients prior to their appointments, and check-out patients after their appointments. Default AutoFlow sequences for all users in the practice are selected by location in yourAutoFlowpractice preferences. You can also select AutoFlow sequences by location in your user preferences. User-level settings override practice-level settings. Open NextGen® Enterprise PM. From the Admin menu, select Preferences > User > General. User preferences Autoflow tab Select the AutoFlow tab. To select the AutoFlow Sequences for check-in and check-out, in theAutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Check-in/Create Encounter"andAutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Checkout"sections, do the following: In the<All Locations>row, select theAutoFlow Sequenceyou use at all locations

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

AutoFlow Practice Preferences

The AutoFlow Practice Preferences enable you to select an Autoflow Sequences Master File that contains a series of actions for processing encounters during check-in and check-out processes. You can apply a sequence to all locations or to individual ones. You can also set default user preferences for autoflow that override these practice-level settings. To assign AutoFlow Sequences, do the following: Open the AutoFlow Practice Preferences: Master Files > System > Practices > Preferences > AutoFlow. To apply an AutoFlow Sequence for check-in or when a user creates an encounter, do one of the following in the AutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Check-in/Create Encounter" section: For all locations, select a sequence in the All Locations row. For a specific location, select a sequence in the location's row. To apply an AutoFlow Sequence for check-out, repeat the previous step in the AutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Checkout" section. If you want users to have the option to return to Aut

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Create or Modify an AutoFlow Sequence

You must create an AutoFlow Sequences master file for each AutoFlow sequence that the practice uses. AutoFlow sequences enable you to set the sequence for a series of actions that process encounters for patient check-in and check-out. After you create the AutoFlow sequences, you must assign them to each practice location in Practice Preferences or User Preferences. Access File Maintenance. Select System Master Files, then PM, and then AutoFlow Sequences. The AutoFlow Sequences List window opens. Do one of the following: To add a new item, select the open menu button, and then select New. To modify an existing item, select the item in the list, select the Open Menu button, and then select Open. You can also double-click to open the item. The Autoflow Sequence Information window opens and displays the items that are included in the sequence. The Forms section, Label Templates section, or both display if you add Print Forms or Print Labels to the Screen/Item list. To add or remove items f

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Setting Up AutoFlow

To set up the AutoFlow feature: Create AutoFlow Sequence master files in File Maintenance. Assign the AutoFlow sequences created in File Maintenance to specific practice locations on the AutoFlow Sequences tab in Practice Preferences. Note: You can set default user preferences for AutoFlow that override the practice-level settings in Practice Preferences. Create or Modify an AutoFlow Sequence AutoFlow sequences enable you to set the sequence for a series of actions that process encounters for patient check-in and check-out. You must create an AutoFlow Sequences master file for each AutoFlow sequence that the practice uses. AutoFlow Practice Preferences The AutoFlow Practice Preferences enable you to select an Autoflow Sequences Master File that contains a series of actions for processing encounters during check-in and check-out processes. Assign Practice-Level AutoFlow Sequences You can assign AutoFlow sequences to specific locations for the practice in Practice Preferences. Set up Aut

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

AutoFlow Practice Preference

The AutoFlow Practice Preferences enables you to select an autoflow sequence that contains a series of actions for processing encounters during check-in and check-out processes. You can apply a sequence to all locations or to individuals. You can also set default user preferences for autoflow that override these practice-level settings. Set Up AutoFlow Practice Preferences You can set autoflow sequence to enable check-in and check-out process for encounters. Parent topic: Practice Preferences

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Set Up Default General Preferences - AutoFlow Tab

From the Default User Prefs - General List window, open a master file. The Default User Preferences - General window opens. Select the AutoFlow Sequences tab. To select the AutoFlow Sequences for check-in and check-out, in theAutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Check-in/Create Encounter"andAutoFlow Sequences for menu option "Checkout"sections, do the following: In the<All Locations>row, select theAutoFlow Sequenceyou use at all locations in the practice. In the location specific rows, select the sequence you use at each location in the practice, if different from the<All Locations>sequence. Note: A location-specific sequence overrides the<All Locations>sequence. To save changes and close the window, selectOK. Parent topic: Default General Preferences - AutoFlow Tab

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