Sue -- We're MAGIC 5.5 and went live with NUR documentation a little over a year ago. We attributed quite a bit, and a lot of what we did has been very helpful. Skip queries and Y/N toggles, for instance. We also use totalling attributes here and there, which can have some issues if one of the values is changed, so then you need to build in some controls for that AND train staff to how it works. Attributes don't work in the Point Of Care format, so bear that in mind if you plan to go that route. I'm not sure that I'd say attributes have slowed staff down, but it's certainly true that the best screen in the world won't make up for an iffy process. There's something to be said for keeping screens as straightforward as possible; we haven't had a version upgrade since we went live with NUR documentation but I hear that there can be problems with attributes. I've seen some amazingly creative and effective attributing discussed on the L, and we've done some here, but don't get into the state of diminishing returns. Here's an example: pulling lab results (or other info from outside NUR) onto a screen. It can be done -- we do it, on several screens -- but before you do, walk right through your process and make sure you're clear what you really need. Maybe you need that value on a printed report with the information from the screen, or in a PCI query group, rather than ON the screen. It's easy to put a lot of time into something like that: make sure it truly serves your process. Hope that gives you an idea of our experience! Linda Bulger System Analyst Franklin Memorial Hospital 1-207-779-3121
-----Original Message----- From: Susan Graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 11:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MEDITECH-L] NUR Assessment documentation and use of Attributes Hello L List NUR users, We are a MAGIC site in the process of implementing NUR for the first time. We are utilizing several attributes ( skip queries, pop-up boxes, etc.) on our admission and shift assessments in the hopes that they will save clinicians time. We are looking for validation as to the use of attributes, insight into the pros and cons because we are hearing that while they can be a time saver, they can slow staff down as well. Thanks in advance for sharing any of your real-world attribute experiences (pro and con)with us. Our plan includes the use of the Iatric VFS too. Sue Graham Clinical Analyst Southcoast Health System 508-910-3843 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain health information protected by law. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by return email, delete this email, and destroy any copies. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Southcoast. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. Southcoast accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail.
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