Data Explorer SOAPnote Medication Search

This lesson will cover searching databases for structured SMARText medication located in the SOAPnote medication field.

Depending on the size of the database, this search could take several minutes. We do not recommend running database searches during business hours.

Accessing Data Explorer

Accessing Data Explorer

1. Click on SOAPware on the menu bar.

2. Click on Data Explorer.

Create New Query

Create New Query

To create a new query, Click on the New Query button.

Name the Query

Name the Query

Name the query. It can be helpful to place a date on the query to differentiate between searches.

Selecting the Chart Section to Search

1. Left-click over "Search Chart Sections."

2. Un-check "All Chart Sections" in the SMARText Quick Access.

3. Click to place a check in the box next to Encounters - SOAP Notes.

Documents of Type

Documents of Type

1. Left click over "for Documents fo type."

2. Using the drop-down menu in the SMARText Quick Access, double-click on "SMARText Document."

Search Area

Search Area

1. Left-click over "located in the."

2. Using the drop-down menu, Click on the plus (expander node) next to Generic.

3. Click on the expander node next to "Entry Fields"

4. Double-click on "Encounter Medication Field."

5. Click the Add button.

Define the SMARText Item Type

Define the SMARText Item Type

1. Left-click over "that are a. "

2. Using the drop-down menu, Click on the expander node next to "Generic."

3. Click on the expander node next to "Structured Items."

4. Double-click on "Medication Item."

5. Click the Add button.

Choosing the Specific Medication

Choosing the Specific Medication

1. Left-click over "Medication Item."

2. On the Basic tab, type in the header (or name) of the medication.

Search

When a user's search is completed, Click on the Search button to run the search. Remember, this can take quite some time, so it is recommended to run a search at the end of a workday.

Search Results

Search Results

The search results will be displayed when the search is complete. The user can save these or discard the results.