Entering Code Status Information (MGH Only)

Add code status information for your current location, as follows:

1.  If you haven't already, select the patient and go to the ACP Summary module. Then, click the link for the Code Status document associated with your site.

2.  Click Edit.

3.  If desired, select a DNI/DNI option. For details, click here.

4.   If the patient has completed the MA DPH Comfort Care/DRN State form, click the associated check box. Be sure also to update the date, as appropriate.

5.   To add additional information about this patient's End of Life discussion, click into the lower text box and type. To view sample text, click the link for examples on the right. To add sample text directly from any example, click the associated text.

6.   If the source document for DNR information exists as a note for this patient, click to identify the date of this note.

7.   Click Save.

8.   Click Sign (F10). The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.

Note: For MGH users, a note is created each time you enter or edit code status options for a patient.

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Signing and Saving for a Provider