Welch Allyn AcuityLink Clinician Notifier - User Manual - Manual (Page 23)

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To enter patient information and confirm patient identity at the patient monitor
For scanning instructions, refer to the mobile device manufacturer’s Directions for Use.
1. If there is information for another patient in the fields, tap Clear.
The fields are cleared.
2. Enter patient information.
a. Scan or tap in the monitor ID.
If necessary, tap Tab to advance to the next input area.
b. Scan or tap in the patient ID.
If no patient ID number is available, tap Auto ID. Clinician Notifier assigns a
unique identification number that can be amended later.
If necessary, tap Tab to advance to the next input area.
c. (Optional) Scan or tap in the patient’s room number.
3. Tap Confirm.
The information is sent to the Acuity Central Station, but it is not yet confirmed.
4. Confirm the identity of the patient.
• If the displayed patient name or ID is correct, press YES.
The patient is listed in The Patient List page and Assign Patients page.
• If the displayed patient name or ID is incorrect, begin again at Step 1.
5. (Optional) Begin again at Step 1 to enter and confirm additional patient IDs.
Note When confirming a patient not on your unit, the patient’s ID will not be visible on
the Clinician Notifier device after confirmation, but will be visible on the patient’s
monitor and the central station.