When writing a new order, you will be prompted to complete the referral information automatically.
To edit an existing order, click the 
button to the right of the service field.
Complete the referral information:
When writing a new order, you will be prompted to complete the referral information automatically.
To edit an existing order, click the button to the right of the service field.
Complete the referral information:
Click to select one or more reasons for the line placement from the rationale list. (Click again to deselect). Scroll to view the entire list. For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).
Click to select a duration from the list of anticipated lengths of time. For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).
Click to select one or more options from the access considerations list. (Click again to deselect). For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).
When prompted by the selection of any access consideration except None and Other, click to indicate the location—left side, right side, or both. Click OK (ALT+O) to continue.
The location is appended to the Access Consideration selection. To change this information, double-click the item and select again.
Select the anticipated date of discharge (This AM, Today, Tomorrow, Date Unknown at This Time, or Other). For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).
If the access considerations include AV Fistula, Creatinine > 3.0, Dialysis or pheresis catheter, and/or Patient on CVVH access considerations, you must consult a nephrologist. Type the name of the nephrologist in the field provided.
If access considerations include Pacemaker & Defibrillator, note that if implanted devices were placed within 3 months, PICC placements must be performed in interventional radiology. To access radiology order entry (ROE), type http://mghroe.partners.org into your browser address field, or click MGH Radiology Order Entry.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Complete the Consult form
Select a time (Now, Today, Tomorrow, or Other).
The anticipated date of discharge is carried over from the referral page.
Click OK (ALT+O).
When prompted for the consequent order to confirm line placement, click to select an option, then click OK (ALT+O).
The radiology order for a plain film is completed automatically and added to the orders for the session.
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.
The IV Team is paged when the order is signed.