Update the Respiratory Rate Alert Preferences

You can update the respiratory rate alert preferences for pediatric vital signs in the Respiratory Rate section.

1. Open NextGen® Enterprise EHR.
2. From File, select System \ Practice Template.
   The Select Template window opens.
3. On the Practice tab, select the All option.
4. Select Vital Signs Configuration, and then select OK.
   The Vital Signs Configuration practice template opens.
5. In the Respiratory Rate grid, double-click the row to modify.
   The Pediatric Respiratory Rate Alerts template opens.

   

6. Select the age range and the lower and upper limits of the respiratory rate for the patient.
7. In the Alert , enter the updated message.
   Note: NextGen Healthcare recommends limiting the alert message to 35 characters.
8. Optional: Select the icon to update other alert preferences.
9. Select Save and then select Close.