To book a cross-organisational appointment in EMIS Web, you need to have an active sharing agreement with the other organisation. Here’s a concise step-by-step guide:
Access the Appointment Book
Begin by clicking on the EMIS Web menu, then navigate to Appointments and select Appointment Book.
Finding the Right Slot
In the Appointment Book, click Find Slot and then select Find Cross Organisation Slot. This will open the Find Appointments screen.
Specify Appointment Criteria
- Select the target organisation from the dropdown in the Organisation field.
- Use the Patient field to search and select the appropriate patient.
- Adjust search criteria such as Time, Slot Type, and Language as needed.
Complete the Booking
Once you find a suitable slot, click Book Appointment. Confirm if patient consent is required by selecting Yes, this patient consents. Enter a reason for the appointment in the Reason field, add any additional notes, and click Book or Book and Print if you need an appointment letter.