Discharge Instructions are a key client resource for at-home patient care following a procedure. As each practice has unique protocols, Hippo Manager offers the following options for creating your own custom discharge instruction templates:
- Chart Templates
- Custom Forms
Chart Templates
For more information about creating and using Chart Templates, check out the following articles:
Pro Tip: If you choose this method for documenting discharge instructions, they will be available directly in the patient's record along with all associated visit and procedure notes. To send DIscharge instructions home with your client, you can print the related Chart Note.
If you would prefer to share Discharge instructions independent of your other visit and procedure notes, you can create a separate Chart Note for just your Discharge Instructions.
Custom Forms
For more information about creating and using Custom Forms, check out Administration: Creating and Using Custom Forms.
Pro Tip: If you choose this method for documenting Discharge Instructions, they will be available as an attachment in the patient's record.
Attaching Forms to the Patient Record
Once completed, the form can be uploaded and attached to the patient's record. Check out Choose Action: Uploading Records to the Documents Folder for more information.