Chapter 6 - Additional Charting on a Closed Encounter (Addendum)

Question 1

1. Dr. Iron needs to add to a progress note. He goes to Epic button > Patient Care > Addendum, but cannot find the desired encounter. What can you conclude based on this? (Select one.) A) The encounter is still open. B) The encounter is closed, but the progress note is still open. C) Someone else has the workspace open.

Answer 1

A) The encounter is still open.

Question 2

After an encounter is signed, the dashboard’s Status column will list _________ for that appointment slot.

Answer 2

Closed

Question 3

What is the final step when working in an addendum?

Answer 3

Sign the addendum.

Question 4

True or False: The only data you can edit in an addendum is the progress note.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

How do you addend an encounter from Chart Review?

Answer 5

Select the row you want to addend, right click and select “Edit or Addend.