To add an allergy to a patient's record within EMIS Web, follow these simple steps:
Accessing the Care Record
First, ensure you are logged into EMIS Web and have selected the appropriate patient. Navigate to the Care Record by clicking on the EMIS Web menu, pointing to Care Record, and choosing the required module.
Adding Allergy Information
On the Care Record module's ribbon, click Add and select Allergy. This will direct you to the allergy entry screen.
In the search field, you can type the full or partial clinical term or navigate through the code hierarchy for suggestions. You have the option to change the type of codes displayed by accessing the Options in the lower left corner and selecting a suitable setting (e.g., None, Read Code, or SNOMED-CT).
Choose the appropriate allergy from the results and fill in the Date of Entry. Note that you cannot assign a record date earlier than nine months before the patient’s date of birth.
Finalising the Entry
Provide any Descriptive Text for additional context and continue with the Problem Detail field:
- Select Active Problem and choose the required classification.
- If significant, indicate whether it is Minor or Significant.
- Determine the First Episode contact type if applicable.
- For ongoing allergies, set the duration to Remains Active Indefinitely.
Finally, click OK to save the entry. If needed, you can add another allergy or code entry by using the Add Another option before closing the screen.
Keeping accurate allergy records not only prevents adverse reactions but also improves the overall safety and quality of care for patients, reducing potential harm in clinical settings.
Did you know?
Hero Health offers a Care Navigation and Triage feature to streamline patient engagement, allowing patients to directly submit health information through the practice's website, simplifying how updates like allergies are communicated and recorded.
