| • | document types have to created for two reasons |
| • | document types are linked to chart tabs, this is where the patient’s information is kept. Once the document type is linked to a chart tab each time the document type is saved it is automatically stored in the chart tab for that particular patient. |
| • | in order for an encounter template to be authorized it must be associated with a document type. Once the encounter template is authorized HPN chart automatically place the template into the appropriate chart tab |
| • | from the document types list click add document and fill in the information |
| • | document abbreviation (WHY?) |
| • | document key (What is this?) |
| • | document presentation type (this how the document will be presented on the screen) |
| • | click submit to save the document type |
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