Edit the Desensitization Worksheet Before Chemo Activation

• Only providers with allergist authorization can write or edit orders for desensitization.

• Open the desensitization worksheet:

1. Select a patient.

2. For inpatients, click Chemo Options (ALT+H).

3. Click Edit/View Inactive (ALT+I).

4. Click to select the chemotherapy session #2 from the list.

5. Click Edit (ALT+E).

6. On the orders list, click to select  the order for desensitization. The order is flagged <DESEN> in its summary display.

7. Click Edit (ALT+E).

• Update and submit the worksheet—see Calculate, Edit, and Submit Orders for Desensitization.

• The edited chemo desensitization order must be activated by a chemo nurse before it can be administered. See:

• Activating Inpatient Orders Containing Chemotherapy Agents

• Activating Pending Ambulatory Orders

• See also: Overview of Desensitization