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What steps are involved in adding a referral service in EMIS Web?

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How to Add a Referral Service in EMIS Web

Adding a referral service in EMIS Web efficiently facilitates patient management and ensures seamless coordination across health service providers. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set up a new referral service.

Access the Services Screen

  • Click the EMIS Web menu, point to Configuration, and select Organisation Configuration.
  • From the navigation pane, click Services. The Services screen will display.

Create a New Service

  • Select the organisation or service you wish to add a new service to.
  • On the ribbon, click Add and select Add Service. This will bring up the Add Service screen.
  • Complete all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk *. If a mandatory field is not completed, a warning icon will appear.
  • Provide a name for the service in the Service Name field and a display name in the Display Name field.
  • Include any additional information as required in the Information field.
  • Select the type(s) of referral the service can make and accept in the respective Referrals and Accept Referrals fields.

Complete Profile and Save

  • Select the required speciality and treatment functions.
  • Input the service codes and choose the service location using the search icon where necessary.
  • Assign the team/users by searching and selecting the appropriate members.
  • Click OK. Your newly added service will be available for selection as a referral source or target.
This setup allows healthcare providers to streamline referral processes, ensuring that critical patient information is accurately directed to and from appropriate care teams efficiently.

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