This record is not used in calculations for orders for chemotherapy regimens and protocols. Chemo weight and height entry and verification are handled separately when writing and activating chemo and chemo-related orders.
If you haven't already:
From the inpatient UCM, click Special Orders (ALT+O); from the Ambulatory UCM, click Chemo Options (ALT+M).
Click View/Edit Pt. Wt/Ht (ALT+V).
To enter a weight or height:
Type a weight in either the kg (kilograms) or lb (pounds) field. Alternate units are calculated automatically.
Type a height in either the in (inches) or cm (centimeters) field. Alternate units are calculated automatically.
Click Save (ALT+S).
When prompted, verify your entry:
Check the data entered.
To change the entry, click Incorrect and repeat the process above.
To continue, click Correct (ALT+C).
Sign when prompted:
Type your signing key.
Click OK(ALT+O).
To view the weight/height history for a specific admission:
Type the date in the History field.
Click drop-down list and click a date on the calendar.
To view the patient's entire weight/height history over multiple admissions, click Reload all weight/height records (ALT+R).