Writing Prescriptions for Equipment or Supplies for Discharge

MDs, NPs, PAs, and CNMs can write prescriptions for services, equipment, and supplies at discharge.

If you haven't already:

1. Select the patient and click Face Sheet Discharge (ALT+F) or Discharge (ALT+G).

2. If needed, click the Services folder to access the form.

3. Click the corresponding checkbox in the Rx column for the order needing a prescription.

Complete the prescription for equipment and supplies:

1. Click to check one or more pieces for the prescription.

2. If the item needed is not listed, click to check an Other (non-meds) option. When prompted, type the name of the piece, then click OK (ALT+O).

3. Type the type, product, size, quantity, and comments, as applicable, in the appropriate columns. Press TAB to move forward through the fields quickly.

4. Click OK (ALT+O).

• See also:

• Writing Orders for Services, Equipment, and Supplies at Discharge

• Writing Prescriptions for Services for Discharge

• Printing Prescriptions For Discharge Services, Equipment, and Supplies