Begin with an empty document in a test patient chart.  To clear out the contents of a SOAP Note, select Edit  > Clear All SOAP Fields.

To insert an existing Template:

Select Documents > Templates from the Menu Bar, or press F6 on the keyboard.

1. Insert a keyword to find a desired Template.
2. Click the Search (magnifying glass) button or press Enter key.

Click to highlight the desired Template, then click the Insert button.

The selected Template will now be displayed in the desired chart section.  Edit the Template by entering or removing information as needed.

To save this as a new Template , be sure the cursor is active in the preferred chart section, and open the Templates dialog.

1. Click on the Add New Template (green +) button, to create the new Template.  
2. Enter a Shortcut, Description and Keywords in the Template Information dialog.
3. Select OK.

The Face to Face Encounter check box indicates whether the selected Template is used for a Face to Face encounter or a Non Face to Face encounter.  When the selected Template is inserted by the user, the active SOAP Note will default to a Face to Face encounter if the box is checked.  If the box is not checked, the active SOAP Note will default to a Non Face to Face encounter.  

If an encounter is a Face to Face office visit it must be specified in the SOAP Note Type. The Meaningful Use dashboard will only calculate statistics for meainingful use/MIPS office visits if the SOAP Note Type is set to Face to Face.  

The new Template will display, as well as the original Template, within the Templates dialog.

To delete a Template:

1. Highlight the desired Template.
2. Click the Delete (red X) button.
3. Confirm the action of removing the selected Template by clicking the Yes button.

To create a Template without using an existing Template, begin with an empty document in a test patient chart.  Select Edit > Clear All SOAP Fields, from the Menu Bar.

Add the desired document items to be displayed in the Template.  Templates may contain Free Text, SMARText, and Pick Lists.

To save the Template:

1. Open the Templates dialog.
2. Click on the Create New Template (green +) to create a new Template.
3. Enter a Shortcut, Description and Keywords in the Template Information dialog.
4. Click OK.