Vital Signs Fields / Options







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Below is an alphabetical list of the fields and options located on the Vital Signs - Data Entry page.  To jump directly to the information for a specific field or option, press <Ctrl+F> to access your browser's search field and enter the name of the field/option in question.

  NOTE: A gear icon  next to a field or option in this list indicates that it is either optional (and therefore not automatically in all AWARDS databases), or that some aspect of it (for example drop-down selections or its status as required/not required) is configurable.  For information on the ways in which these data entry pages can be configured, see the Medical Module - Implementation Requests Form (Vital Signs section)To request some or all of the configuration options detailed there, complete the  form and submit to [email protected].

Baseline

To indicate that the data collected within the vital signs record should be used as a baseline for the individual, click this toggle to set it to "Yes."  Once a baseline record is added to the individual's chart the data from that record is pulled into the vital signs data entry page the next time a new baseline record is created for that individual.  The baseline values can then be edited as needed in the new record.

Blood Pressure

In this field, type or make changes to the client's blood pressure, using Systolic/Diastolic format.

BMI

This read-only value displays the calculated body mass index on existing records containing Height and Weight information.

Date

In this field, record the date on which the vital signs were obtained.  Type the date using mm/dd/yyyy format, or select the date using the available date picker drop-down.

Glucose (mg/dl)

In this field, type or make changes to the client's glucose level.

Heart Rate

In this field, type or make changes to the client's heart rate.

Height - IN

In this field, type or make changes to the client's height in inches.

  NOTE: The height and weight data recorded are used to automatically calculate the client's BMI, which is then displayed on the record and can be included in reports such as the Vital Signs ReportBuilder.

Hip Circumference

In this field, type or make changes to the client's hip circumference in inches.

Inhaled Oxygen

In this field, type or make changes to the client's inhaled oxygen value.

Negated Vital Signs

In the available selection list click one or more vital signs that were not recorded for the client.  To make multiple selections press <Ctrl> while clicking each selection.

  NOTE: This option is only relevant when a Negation Reason has been selected; as a result, it is disabled until such a selection is made.

Negation Reason

Click this drop-down arrow and select the reason why one or more vital signs were not recorded.

  TIP: When a selection is made for this optionNegated Vital Signs should also be specified.

Pulse Oximetry

In this field, type or make changes to the client's pulse oximetry value.

Respiration

In this field, type or make changes to the client's respiration rate.

Smoking Status

Click this drop-down arrow and select the client's current smoking status.  Available options are:

  Heavy Tobacco Smoker

  Light Tobacco Smoker

  Current every day smoker

  Current some day smoker

  Former Smoker

  Never Smoker

  Smoker - current status unknown

  Unknown if ever smoked

These selections have corresponding SNOWMED-CT codes that are viewable when the "Smoking Status Code" variable is included in ReportBuilders such as the Vital Signs ReportBuilder.

Temperature (F)

In this field, type or make changes to the client's temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

Time

In this field, type or make changes to the time at which the vital signs were obtained, using HH:MM AM/PM format.

Waist Circumference

In this field, type or make changes to the client's waist circumference in inches.

Weight - LB

In this field, type or make changes to the client's weight in pounds.

  NOTE: The height and weight data recorded are used to automatically calculate the client's BMI, which is then displayed on the record and can be included in reports such as the Vital Signs ReportBuilder.

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