Calendar

1. The Vehrdict EHR Calendar: Offers a user-friendly interface to display all patient appointments, with color-coded entries for quick identification.
2. Adding New Appointments: Adding new appointments is simple, and users can customize the displayed information using various filters.
3. Calendar Views: The calendar allows toggling between calendar and list views, catering to individual preferences.
4. Integration with Patient Dashboard: It seamlessly integrates with the Patient Dashboard, providing access to individual patient schedules.
5. Patient Portal Feature: When the patient portal feature is enabled, patients can request, confirm, and manage appointments, including scheduling telemedicine sessions.

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1. Vehrdict Efficiency Enhancement: Enhances medical practice efficiency with its integrated patient scheduling and calendar management.
2. Appointment Tracking: The system simplifies tracking patient appointments and updating their visit statuses.
3. Patient and Calendar Management: With Vehrdict, practitioners can easily manage and modify patient progress and calendar events.
4. Interface Filters: The interface includes filters to sort by provider and facility.
5. Calendar Views: Offers different views for a comprehensive overview of appointments, either on a daily basis or as a list of events.

Adding an Appointment to the Calendar

To add an appointment to the calendar in our software, follow these steps:

Step 1: Select a Time Slot on the Calendar

1. Navigate to the Calendar: Click on the "Calendar" option in the left-hand menu to open the calendar view.
2. Choose a Date and Time:
   1. Single Time Slot: Click on the desired time slot on the calendar. This will open the "Edit Event" window.
   2. Extended Time Slot: Click and drag your mouse over multiple time slots to create a longer appointment. This will also open the "Edit Event" window with the selected time range pre-filled.

Step 2: Fill Out Appointment Details

In the "Edit Event" window, you need to enter the following details:

1. Category: Select the type of appointment from the dropdown menu (e.g., "Office Visit").
2. Facility: Choose the facility where the appointment will take place.
3. Patient: Click "Add" to select the patient for this appointment.
4. Start Date: Ensure the correct date is selected. Adjust if necessary.
5. Start Time: Verify the start time. Adjust if necessary.
6. Duration: Enter the duration of the appointment in minutes.
7. Title: Enter a title for the appointment.
8. Billing Facility: Choose the billing facility if different from the main facility.
9. Provider: Select the provider from the dropdown menu.
10. Status: Choose the status of the appointment (e.g., "Confirmed").
11. Room: Specify the room where the appointment will be held if applicable.
12. Additional Notes: Enter any additional notes or comments about the appointment in the provided text area.

Step 3: Save the Appointment

Once all necessary information is entered:

1. Save Changes: Click the "Save Changes" button at the bottom of the window to save the appointment to the calendar.
2. Close: If you need to cancel, click "Close" to exit without saving.

By following these steps, you can efficiently add and manage appointments in the software, ensuring all necessary information is captured and saved correctly.

The add new appointment page also allows the user the opportunity to send a SMS or E-Mail reminder to the patient's contact information on file. This page also allows the user to select the yellow Start Encounter option which takes the user to the Encounters page to start recording an in person or online visit.

This page also allows the user to add a new Category, Facility, Patient, and Provider to the database to be used again at a later date using the yellow Add button next to each respective field.