Using the IPL Tool for Problem List | Scribe

Using the IPL Tool for Problem List

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    This can be done from the **HX tab**, or from a **FNC Note** under HX tab. Begin by opening the HX section (either from demographics icon or a FNC Note, HX tab) for the Patient.
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    Select the Problem /Diagnosis History from the list to open.
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    If reconciling the problem list from **Demographics HX Icon**, insure the Provider listed has license for the IPL feature. If reconciling the problem list from a **FNC note**, insure the provider listed for that note is licensed for the IPL feature. (not all providers / midlevel's may have license for this feature) If you are unsure check with AlphaMed to see who has this feature active at your practice.
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    If the provider is licensed, you should see a Categorize button with a check box. If you check this box it should Categorize the patient Problem/DX list by System
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    If there are Lapsed, Duplicate or Related Problems, you will see a Message stating "Looks like some problems in the list are flagged for clean up. To begin clean up of list click on the blue "Open Cleanup list".
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    Flagged For Cleanup window will open. There are 3 tabs. Problems may be listed under any of the Tabs - Lapsed problems - items that are old; Duplicate Groups- Problems on the list more than one time; Related Group - Problems that may be similar, such as Diabetes unspecified, and Diabetes - renal manifestations. Review problems under each tab that indicates by yellow circle with number.
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    On this example there are 2 codes that are Related, one is more specific than the other. Decide what option you would like to take if any on items listed. Options are Resolve/Inactive = will change the Status of this problem to Resolved or inactive
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    Choosing Resolve/Inactive you should indicate the Date is was resolved or became Inactive if possible. Use the Alarm clock Icon to access a calendar or options for dates.
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    You may enter a date or use the drop down arrow to select from a pick list.
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    Option of Duplicate, to mark the Problem as a Duplicate item, or similar to the other code(s) listed.
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    The remaining option is to delete the code from the patient list. Click on the X and the OK Save button.
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    You will see the Deleted Item with a line through it. Click Save again to close and return to the master Problem/DX list.