Using the Filter/Sort Index from Patient Abstract

Initially, all available documents are displayed in the index. The count and date range of the items are included at the bottom of the index. Once an index item is selected, the associated report displays below.

  To adjust the time frame

Do any of the following:

  To view detail

  To sort index items

Note: The relative order of sorted items is not set. Be sure to check the dates of sorted items when reviewing.

  To filter index items

Filtering allows you to remove items from view.

1.    Click the arrow below a column heading. A drop-down list displays. Initially, all items are selected.

2.    Clear check boxes to exclude items. (Or use the uppermost check box next to the Search Column link. It acts as a toggle to deselect or select all items in the drop-down. Then select/deselect items as desired.)

      Important:  It is recommended to keep blank spaces selected so you do not inadvertently filter out relevant documents.

3.    Click the Submit link at the bottom of the drop-down to filter to selected items.

      From here you can filter, sort, or search additional columns.

      To reset the filter, click the arrow on the red field to reopen the drop-down list, and click Reset. Or, to clear all changes to the index (sorting/filtering/searches), click the Submit button on the top right of the screen.

Filtering Tips

  To search index items

A column search allows you to search for and display items containing specific column data.

1.   Click the arrow below a column heading to display drop-down list.

2.   Click the Search Column link. The Search Column dialog box displays.

3.   Contains is selected by default. Click to select Starts with, if desired. Then type a search term in the text box. (Search terms are not case-sensitive.)

4.   Click Search.

      Items that match the search criteria are displayed in the index.

      From here you can search, filter, or sort additional columns.

      To reset the search, click the arrow on the red field to reopen the drop-down list, and click Reset. Or, to clear all changes to the index (sorting/filtering/searches), click the Submit button on the top right of the screen.

  To view document history

If previous versions of a document are available, the index item includes a History link. Hold the mouse pointer over the link to see when the current version was last edited. Click the History link to open the Document History window, where you can select a previous version to view. For details, see Viewing Document History.

Note: In the EHR Viewers, document history is limited to items from the PHS Document Repository. (For example, it is not available for LMR notes.)

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