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Version: 3.1

Create an observation definition

Overview​

This flow describes how to create an observation definition for a facility in Care. An observation definition sets the template for a test or measurement.

Pre-requisites​

  • You are a member of the facility.
  • You have the permission listed below.

Permissions​

PermissionAccess
Can Create Observation Definition on FacilityLets you create a new observation definition for your facility.

Steps​

1. Open the observation definitions list​

Go to your facility. Click Settings. Click Observation Definitions.

2. Start a new observation definition​

Click Add Definition. Care opens the Create Observation Definition form.

3. Fill in the basic information​

Complete the fields in the Basic Information section.

ComponentsWhat it captures
TitleThe name of the test or measurement. Required.
SlugA short unique name that Care uses in links. Care builds the slug from the title, and you can edit it. Use 5 to 25 letters, numbers, underscores, or hyphens. Required.
DescriptionExtra detail about the test. Required.
StatusDraft, Active, Retired, or Unknown. Care selects Active. Required.
CategorySocial History, Vital Signs, Imaging, Laboratory, Procedure, Survey, Exam, Therapy, or Activity. Required.
Data TypeThe kind of value that a result holds, for example a number, a yes or no answer, or a date. Required.
LOINC CodeThe standard code of the test. Search for the code, then select it. Required.

4. Fill in the additional details​

Complete the fields in the Additional Details section. These fields are optional.

ComponentsWhat it captures
Body SiteThe body part that the test applies to.
MethodThe technique that staff use to do the test.
UnitThe unit of measure for the result.

5. Add components for a multi-part test​

If the test has more than one part, for example blood pressure, go to the Components section. Click Add your first component. Add one component for each part of the test. Click Add component for each further part.

Each component holds its own Code, Data Type, and Unit.

6. Save the observation definition​

Click Create.

Note: To leave the form without a new observation definition, click Cancel.

Expected Outcome​

  • Care creates the observation definition for your facility.
  • The new observation definition shows in the observation definitions list.

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