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Document the Patient's Social Support Information

  1. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR, and then in Patient History, select Open Templates.
    The Select Template window opens.
  2. On the Medical Records tab, select All.
  3. From the list, select Comp Assess - Social Hx, and then select OK.
  4. In the Living Situation panel, document the patient's current living details such as address, residential treatment, household composition, and risk assessment.
  5. In the Family Information panel, document the details about the patient's family members, family history of mental illness or substance addiction, and the emotions attached to the family members.
  6. In the Development panel, document the patient's motor and sensory development history.
  7. In the Abuse/Sexual Risk Behavior panel, document the details about any physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, the patient has experienced.
  8. In the Social Support panel, document the details about the support the patient receives from relationships, religion, and community.
  9. In the Legal panel, document the details about the patient's involvement in the legal system.
  10. In the Education panel, document the patient's education details.
  11. In the Employment panel, document the patient's employment status and history.
  12. In the Military panel, document the details of the patient's or any family member's involvement in the military.
  13. In the Trauma History panel, document the patient's current or past experiences of any physical or emotional trauma.