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Date:         Thu, 10 Mar 2005 13:55:24 -0500
Reply-To:     Medical Information Software Discussions <[log in to unmask]>
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From:         Bonnie Jacobs <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Vital Signs - question
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We at Hurley chart vital signs only in certain situations.  They are not
used, for example in critical care.  If the patient has an order for
vital signs less frequently than q2h (so q 4h, or q day), those are
entered.  Flow sheets are used for more frequent vital signs, and
resistance to removal of the paper form (mostly from physicians)  is the
reason most often given for their continued use.  Pain scale, as a vital
sign is charted, but it may only be once a shift.  Weight is required
upon admission and compliance for that is good.

>>> [log in to unmask] 3/10/2005 1:35:18 PM >>>
Hello,



How many of you are charting Vital Signs on E7000?  If you are not
charting
them, why?



Thanks,



Carrie Jessee Loftus


Client Support


Eclipsys Corporation

2550 North First Street

Bldg D, Suite 200

San Jose, CA 95131

408.943.5580
408.943.5827 fax

carrie.loftus@eclipsys.com <mailto:carrie.loftus@eclipsys.com>
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