VS (Vitals) & CC (Chief Complaint)
Wt (lbs): The patient's weight will automatically update in the Patient Reserve when entered.
Pulse: The patient's heart rate can be entered into this field, and will also document on the Vitals History feature to monitor trends. For more information, check out Patient Screen: Patient Vitals History.
RR (Respiratory Rate): The patient's respiratory rate can be entered into this field, and will also document on the Vitals History feature.
Temp: The patient's body temperature can be entered into this field, and will also document on the Vitals History feature.
Capillary Refill: The patient's capillary refill time can be entered into this field, and will also document on the Vitals History feature.
Mucous Mem: The patient's mucous membrane coloration can be selected from the dropdown menu. The options within the dropdown can be customized, and for more information check out Administration: Modifying Patient Vital Options (MM).
Hydration Status: The patient's hydration level can be selected from the dropdown menu. The options within the dropdown can be customized, and for more information check out Administration: Modifying Patient Vital Options (HS).
CC (chief complaint) allows you to capture the visit reason..
Patient Visit Documentation
The Notes text fields allow users to capture the patient's history and physical exam findings during the patient's visit. This information can be free-typed, or through a customizable Chart Template.
Chart Templates are available along the right side of the Chart page, and for more information about Hippo Manager's customizable chart templates, check out Management: Creating and Editing Chart Templates.
Visit Timer can be used to record the appointment duration (optional).
Sign Chart finalizes the chart note so that it can be viewed, but not altered. This button is available only for those who have an Authorized Signatory access level. For more information, check out Administration: Assigning User Access Levels
Quicklinks and Icons are available on this page for added convenience when capturing things like test results, problems or diagnoses, and dispensing medications.
Print allows you to print this document and can often be used as a patient's "Report Card" of the visit.
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