Changing the Time Frame

The Time Frame setting, shown in the lower right corner of each tab, tells the system how far back in time to look for patient data. Clicking the Time Frame field opens a list with the following options:

• Most Recent (the initial default setting)

  Ensures that you see the latest activity (such as the posting of a new specimen or report, or a status change for a previously posted item) for all clinical datatypes on all tabs as well as all Discharge Summaries and Operative Reports. Most Recent displays data from the date of the last activity plus one to four weeks to keep intact the relationship between potentially related results.

• A number of hours, weeks, months, or years

  Depending on the option you select, pulls data up to 72 Hours, 1 Week, 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year, 5 Years, or 10 Years back from the current date/time.

• All Data  

  Pulls all available data regardless of date.

• Custom

  Lets you specify a date range or a number of hours, days, weeks, months, or years back from the current date/time. For more information, see Customize Date Range Dialog Box.

 To change the current Time Frame setting, click the Time Frame field; then select an option from the list. Your selection applies to all tabs and remains in effect until you change it or end the session (whichever comes first).

Note: It may take a few moments for the system to adjust to the new time frame, especially if the time frame is broad (such as 10 Years or All Data).

 To change your default Time Frame setting, first select the Options button on the left side of the CAS. In the User Preferences section, click the Default Time field; then select an option from the list. Click Save Changes and then OK. To exit CAS Options, click the Close (X) button.

Related Topics

Customizing the Date Range