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= Patient Forms Management Guide =
== Managing Patient Intake Forms ==


This page provides clear, step-by-step instructions for administrative and clinical staff on how to manage patient forms using the VEHRDICT Patient Portal. Topics include adding forms for new patients, filling out forms, creating new form templates, and downloading completed forms.
This guide explains how to manage, assign, edit, and review patient intake forms in the '''VEHRDICT''' platform. Intake forms are essential for collecting patient data before and during visits. This workflow is for physicians and clinical staff and covers how to assign forms, track completion, edit or delete forms, and follow best practices.


== 1. Dashboard Overview ==
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[[File:Vehrdict Intake Form.mp4|thumb|center|600px|'''Tutorial – Managing Patient Intake Forms''' – Step-by-step walkthrough of assigning, editing, and reviewing forms.]]
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Upon logging into the VEHRDICT system, users are directed to the Dashboard, which provides an overview of:
* Patient Demographic Information
* Form Completion Status
* Messages and Invoices
* Upcoming Appointments


To begin working with forms, navigate using the left-hand menu to **Patient Forms**.


== 2. Adding Forms for New Patients ==
=== Intake Form System Overview ===


To add new forms to a patient’s profile:
The following areas are used to manage patient intake forms:


# Go to the **Patient Forms** section in the left-hand menu.
* '''Templates''' – Houses reusable form templates. You can create, modify, or set templates as default for all patients.
# Click the **+ Add** or **Create Form** button (if available to your role).
* '''Intake Forms'''
# Select the form template(s) from the list (e.g., HIPAA Authorization, Telemedicine Consent).
** Patient – View, send, edit, or delete forms assigned to a patient.
# Ensure each form is marked as **Default = Yes** if it must be filled by all new patients.
** Provider – Manage and view provider-specific forms.
# Assign the form to the appropriate Patient ID.
* '''Form Builder''' – Drag-and-drop interface to create custom forms.
* '''Builder CSV''' – Upload structured CSVs to generate forms in bulk.
* '''Library''' – View all available form templates.


The assigned forms will now appear under that patient’s "Forms" section on the dashboard.
{{Tip|Use the Templates section to set standardized default forms across all patients.}}


== 3. Viewing and Filling Out Forms ==
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To view or complete a form for a patient:
=== Accessing a Patient’s Intake Forms ===


# From the **Dashboard**, locate the “Forms” section.
# Navigate to '''Patient List''' from the left-hand menu.
# Click **View** next to any form title (e.g., PHQ-9 Depression Screening).
# Use the search field or scroll to locate the patient.
# Fill in all required fields.
# Click on the patient’s name to open their '''Patient Chart'''.
# Click **Save** at the bottom of the form to update completion status.


Form status indicators:
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* 🟢 '''COMPLETED''': All required responses are provided.
[[File:Screenshot 2025-06-17 110815.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Patient List''' – View and search all registered patients, including MRN, contact info, and DOB.]]
* 🔴 '''NOT COMPLETED''': Some required fields are missing.
</div>


== 4. Tracking Form Status ==


Administrators can monitor form completion from:
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* **Dashboard > Forms Section** – See a quick view for current patient.
=== Reviewing Assigned Intake Forms ===
* **Patient Forms Module** – Displays form status, default settings, creation and completion timestamps.


To audit:
# In the '''Patient Chart''', select '''Intake Forms''' from the left-hand menu.
* Navigate to **Patient Forms**
# Review the assigned forms and their current statuses:
* Use search or filters to locate the patient's record.
* Review the "Status" and "Date Completed" columns.


== 5. Creating New Form Templates ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Column !! Description
|-
| '''Status''' || Indicates if the form is '''COMPLETED''' or '''NOT COMPLETED'''.
|-
| '''Actions''' ||
'''SEND''' – Resend the form to the patient 
'''EDIT''' – Modify the form or set as default 
'''VIEW''' – Preview form in read-only mode 
'''DELETE''' – Permanently remove the form
|}


To create a new form (admin access required):
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[[File:Screenshot 2025-06-17 110835.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Patient Chart Overview''' – Access vital stats, contact info, encounters, allergies, and historical data.]]
</div>


# Go to **Settings** > **Form Builder** (if enabled).
# Click **New Form Template**.
# Add form title, section labels, input fields, and response types (radio buttons, text fields, dropdowns).
# Save the template and mark it as available for assignment.


Ensure templates follow compliance guidelines (HIPAA, PHQ, GAD, etc.).
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== 6. Downloading Completed Forms ==
=== Assigning a New Intake Form ===


To access and download completed forms:
# Click the blue '''+ Add New''' button at the top-right of the Intake Forms panel.
# A modal window will appear with available form templates.
# Select one or more templates to assign to the patient.
# Click '''Confirm''' to complete the assignment.


# Navigate to the **Documents** section from the left-hand menu.
<div style="text-align:center; margin: 1em 0;">
# Locate the form by its title and timestamp (e.g., “GAD-7 Anxiety Screening 1045.pdf”).
[[File:Screenshot 2025-06-17 110849.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Patient Intake Forms''' – View assigned forms, completion status, and perform actions like edit or view.]]
# Click the filename to download the PDF.
</div>


Completed forms are auto-generated and stored as PDFs once saved by the patient or provider.
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== 7. Best Practices ==
=== Editing and Viewing Forms ===


* Verify that each new patient has HIPAA and Consent forms assigned.
* '''Edit''' – Open the form for editing. You may also set it as a default for all patients or remove it from an individual patient.
* Encourage patients to complete forms before their visit to avoid delays.
* '''View''' – Open the form in read-only mode for quick review.
* Use the **Messages** section to notify patients about missing forms.
* Audit completion logs weekly to maintain data compliance.


== 8. Troubleshooting ==
<div style="text-align:center; margin: 1em 0;">
[[File:Screenshot 2025-06-17 110904.png|thumb|center|600px|'''Select Intake Form''' – Choose from predefined form templates to assign to a patient.]]
</div>


;Form not saving:
:Ensure all required fields are filled. Partial submissions may not register as “Completed.”


;Form not appearing for patient:
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:Confirm form was correctly assigned to the correct Patient ID and marked as "Default = Yes" if necessary.


;Downloaded form is missing data:
=== Deleting a Form ===
:Verify that form was saved before downloading. Incomplete forms are not converted to PDF.


== 9. Support ==
If a form was assigned in error:
For technical issues or permissions-related access:
* Contact IT via the **Help** section.
* Or email support@vehrdict.com.


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# Click the red '''Delete''' button next to the form.
# Confirm deletion when prompted.


'''Copyright © 2025 Bytsecribe, Inc.''' All rights reserved.
{{Warning|Deleted forms are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.}}
 
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=== Viewing Patient Overview ===
 
Return to the main '''Patient Chart''' view to access:
 
* Appointment history and upcoming visits
* Recorded vitals and medical measurements
* Demographic and contact information
* Provider notes and patient medical history
 
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=== Best Practices ===
 
{{Tip|Assign critical forms such as HIPAA and Consent during initial intake setup.}}
 
* Use the '''Set as Default''' option to apply forms to all new patients automatically.
* Monitor the '''Date Completed''' field to ensure timely compliance.
* Use patient messaging tools to notify patients of pending or incomplete forms.
* Periodically review templates in the Library to keep documentation current.
 
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=== Related Topics ===
 
* [[Patient Documents]] – Guide to downloading and archiving completed forms 
* [[Secure Messaging]] – Instructions for sending secure messages and reminders to patients 
 
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=== Support ===
 
For technical assistance, click '''Help''' from the main sidebar or contact your VEHRDICT administrator.

Latest revision as of 13:20, 20 June 2025

Managing Patient Intake Forms

This guide explains how to manage, assign, edit, and review patient intake forms in the VEHRDICT platform. Intake forms are essential for collecting patient data before and during visits. This workflow is for physicians and clinical staff and covers how to assign forms, track completion, edit or delete forms, and follow best practices.

Tutorial – Managing Patient Intake Forms – Step-by-step walkthrough of assigning, editing, and reviewing forms.


Intake Form System Overview

The following areas are used to manage patient intake forms:

  • Templates – Houses reusable form templates. You can create, modify, or set templates as default for all patients.
  • Intake Forms
    • Patient – View, send, edit, or delete forms assigned to a patient.
    • Provider – Manage and view provider-specific forms.
  • Form Builder – Drag-and-drop interface to create custom forms.
  • Builder CSV – Upload structured CSVs to generate forms in bulk.
  • Library – View all available form templates.

Tip: Use the Templates section to set standardized default forms across all patients.


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Accessing a Patient’s Intake Forms

  1. Navigate to Patient List from the left-hand menu.
  2. Use the search field or scroll to locate the patient.
  3. Click on the patient’s name to open their Patient Chart.
Patient List – View and search all registered patients, including MRN, contact info, and DOB.


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Reviewing Assigned Intake Forms

  1. In the Patient Chart, select Intake Forms from the left-hand menu.
  2. Review the assigned forms and their current statuses:
Column Description
Status Indicates if the form is COMPLETED or NOT COMPLETED.
Actions

SEND – Resend the form to the patient EDIT – Modify the form or set as default VIEW – Preview form in read-only mode DELETE – Permanently remove the form

Patient Chart Overview – Access vital stats, contact info, encounters, allergies, and historical data.


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Assigning a New Intake Form

  1. Click the blue + Add New button at the top-right of the Intake Forms panel.
  2. A modal window will appear with available form templates.
  3. Select one or more templates to assign to the patient.
  4. Click Confirm to complete the assignment.
Patient Intake Forms – View assigned forms, completion status, and perform actions like edit or view.

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Editing and Viewing Forms

  • Edit – Open the form for editing. You may also set it as a default for all patients or remove it from an individual patient.
  • View – Open the form in read-only mode for quick review.
Select Intake Form – Choose from predefined form templates to assign to a patient.


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Deleting a Form

If a form was assigned in error:

  1. Click the red Delete button next to the form.
  2. Confirm deletion when prompted.

Warning: Deleted forms are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.


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Viewing Patient Overview

Return to the main Patient Chart view to access:

  • Appointment history and upcoming visits
  • Recorded vitals and medical measurements
  • Demographic and contact information
  • Provider notes and patient medical history

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Best Practices

Tip: Assign critical forms such as HIPAA and Consent during initial intake setup.


  • Use the Set as Default option to apply forms to all new patients automatically.
  • Monitor the Date Completed field to ensure timely compliance.
  • Use patient messaging tools to notify patients of pending or incomplete forms.
  • Periodically review templates in the Library to keep documentation current.

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Related Topics

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Support

For technical assistance, click Help from the main sidebar or contact your VEHRDICT administrator.