1. If you haven’t already, go to the Care Plan module.
2. Click New Goal. The LMR displays a new screen.
3. Complete fields for Target Date, Goal (required text), and Instructions.
4. To associate this goal to an item on the patient’s problem list, click Add/Edit Problems. The LMR displays a pop-up screen with the patient’s active problems. Click the check box for one or more problems, and click Ok (ALT+O).
5. If desired, complete fields for Barriers and Comment.
6. Click Ok (ALT+O) or Ok-Add New.
7. If you want to save your work now, click Sign (F10). The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.
8. Depending on your set up, you may be prompted to select a cosigner, sign for a provider, or both. See Selecting a Cosigner and Signing and Saving for a Provider.
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