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
1. Click on SOAPware on the menu bar
2. Click on Data Explorer
Create New Query
To create a new query, click on the New Query button.
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
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
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
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
1. Left click over "Medication Item"
2. On the Basic tab, type in the header (or name) of the medication
Search
When your 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
The search results will be displayed when the search is complete. You can save these or discard the results.