Adding Patient Alerts

Purpose: To document important information or warning in a Patient Folder that must be visible to all users accessing the record.

When to Use:
Add a Patient Alert when there is information that should always be visible to staff scheduling or viewing the patient's record (e.g., Do Not Contact, Hearing Impaired, Wheelchair Assistance, etc.)

1. Open the Patient Folder
   • Use the search function in eRAD to locate and open the correct Patient Folder.
     
     
2. Click the Patient Alert Icon
   
   • Look for the Patient Alert icon in the toolbar at the top of the Patient Folder.
     
     
3. Select the Appropriate Alert(s)
   
   • In the Patient Alerts window, check the box(es) next to the applicable alert(s).
   • You may select more than one alert if needed.
   • Click [OK]

Important Notes:

• Alerts appear prominently when the Patient's Folder is opened, helping to prevent missed information.
• Only use alerts that are relevant, appropriate, and necessary.
• If additional context is needed beyond the alert label, document details in Patient Notes.

EDITED: 06/04/2025