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===Main Topics===
===Main Topics===
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:<span style="color:red;">The '''Main Topics''' of the OpenEMR 4.1.1 User Guide is currently under construction. See the [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide#Main Topics|OpenEMR 4.1.0 Users Guide]] for the previous OpenEMR version manual.</span>
====Wiki Format====
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:* '''OpenEMR 4.1.1 Users Guide''':
::* [[Getting Started 4.1|Getting Started]]
::* [[Main Screen & Navigation 4.1|Main Screen & Navigation]]
::* [[Setting Up Your Clinic 4.1|Setting Up Your Clinic]]
::* [[Adding a New Patient 4.1|Adding a New Patient]]
::* [[Using the Calendar 4.1|Using the Calendar]]
::* [[New Encounters & Coding 4.1|New Encounters & Coding]]
::* [[Issues & Immunizations 4.1|Issues & Immunizations]]
::* [[Patient Notes & Transactions 4.1|Patient Notes & Transactions]]
::* [[Basic Billing 4.1|Basic Billing]]
::* [[Accounting & Receivables 4.1|Accounting & Receivables]]
::* [[Reporting 4.1|Reporting]]


===Supplementary Topics===
===Supplementary Topics===
:* [[Adding and Removing User Permissions|Access Controls]]
:* [[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Controls]].
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]]
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]].
:* [[CAMOS module]]: CAMOS (Computer Aided Medical Ordering System) is, on the surface, just a fancy interface for organizing and choosing pieces of text to insert into a patient's chart. It is designed to be intuitive and easy to use.
:*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools|Backup]]: Lest you rue the day. Windows users, take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]].
:*[[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: How to Change Names, Colors and Intervals of Appointments.
:* [[CAMOS module]]: An Intuitive Interface for Text Organization and Insertion in a Patient's Chart.
:* [[Charges_Panel|Charges Panel]].  
:* [[Charges_Panel|Charges Panel]].  
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]]
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf CDR guide].
:* [[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder]].
:* [[Code_Types|Configure and Add Code Types]]: Modify settings of current code types and adding of new code types and codes (for example ICPC, the coding set for Family Doctors as proposed World Organisation for Family Doctors, WONCA).
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf CDR Guide]: How to add Rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]] - Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[CDR_User_Manual|CDR User Manual]].  
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]]
:* [[Code_Types|Configure and Add Code Types]].
:* [[Preparing_for_Billing_and_using_the_Fee_Sheet|Fee sheet/service code entry & customization - from Openemr version 3.2]]
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]]: Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]]
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]].
:* [[Sample_Layout_Based_Visit_Form|Sample Layout Based Visit Form Tutorial]]  
:* [[Preparing_for_Billing_and_using_the_Fee_Sheet|Fee sheet/service code entry & customization - from Openemr version 3.2]].
:*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]. The [[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]] can be readily adapted to provide annotations on an uploaded image for any specialty.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]].
:* [[Sample_Layout_Based_Visit_Form|Sample Layout Based Visit Form Tutorial]].
:* [[LBV_FORMS_FOR_OPHTHALMOLOGY|LBV Forms For Ophthalmology]]: A Pictorial Guide.
:* [[LBV_FORMS_FOR_OPHTHALMOLOGY|LBV Forms For Ophthalmology]]: A Pictorial Guide.
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]].
:* [[Nation Notes]]: Medical Record Template engine with a WYSIWYG editor.
:* [[Nation Notes]]: Medical Record Template engine with a WYSIWYG editor.
:* [[Sample_NationNotes_Form|Sample NationNotes Form]]
:* [[Sample_NationNotes_Form|Sample NationNotes Form]].
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]]
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]]
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]].
:* [[Phone numbers input]]: How to input phone numbers in three different places used in Open EMR.
:* [[Phone numbers input]]: How to input phone numbers in three different places.
:* [[Patient Portal]]
:* [[Patient Portal]].
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]]
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].
:* [[Procedure configuration & order process]]
:* [[Procedure configuration & order process]].
:: Next three files are step wise explanation of what and how to configure '''Procedures''' in PDF file format:
:: Step wise explanation of how to configure '''Procedures''':
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]
::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]].
:* [[Facility Specific User Information]]  
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]].
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]]
:* [[Facility Specific User Information]].
:* [[User Settings]]
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]].
:* [[Import Standard Tables]]: Very simple to import(and upgrade) and activate standardized ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED and RxNorm data sets.
:* [[User Settings]].
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]]
:* [[Import Standard Tables]]: An ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED and RxNorm Import Guide.
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]].
:* [[Videos_and_Animations|Videos and Animations]].
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==Video Tutorials==
==Video Tutorials==
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===Getting Started===
:<span style="color:red;">The '''Video Tutorials''' of the OpenEMR 4.1.1 User Guide is currently under construction. See the [[OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide#Video Tutorials|OpenEMR 4.1.0 Users Guide]] for the previous OpenEMR version manual.</span>
{{#ev:youtube|9iOfFsMf7yY|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Getting Started'''}}
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===Setting up your clinic===
{{#ev:youtube|oBSLyhCoNUc|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 1)'''}}
{{#ev:youtube|vKgr78LxsQo|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 2)'''}}
===Adding a new patient===
{{#ev:youtube|8jCxILdj2Iw|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Adding a new patient'''}}
===Using your calendar===
{{#ev:youtube|DRWAN4JOW-s|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Using your calendar'''}}
===Documenting a visit/encounter===
{{#ev:youtube|5Eo1q1mPM5M|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Documenting a visit/encounter'''}}
===Issues, Problems & Immunizations===
{{#ev:youtube|w4rGCc7HS2Q|300||'''Openemr Tutorial - Issues, Problems & Immunizations'''}}
===Billing and Claim Generation===
{{#ev:youtube|KC2YFuhmLMs|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Billing and Claim Generation'''}}
===EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables===
{{#ev:youtube|fjmyLg6hGgI|300||'''Openemr Tutorial - EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables'''}}


==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)==
==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)==
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:'''How do I get E-Prescribing working?'''
:'''How do I get E-Prescribing working?'''
::*There are currently two known options for ePrescribing in OpenEMR. '''Newcrop''' costs money, but is well integrated into OpenEMR. While the '''Allscripts''' is free, but isn't as well integrated.  See [[OpenEMR ePrescribe]] wiki page for more details.
::*See [[OpenEMR ePrescribe]] wiki page for details.


:'''How do I get electronic lab results working?'''
:'''How do I get electronic lab results working?'''
::*See post number 15 in the following sourceforge forum for details on this features: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4709788
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4709788 Tony McCormick's 9/19/2011 post] in the SourceForge forums for details on this feature.


:'''How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?'''
:'''How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?'''
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs]
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs].
::*See this excellent thread (posts 11 and 12 by cverk) in the sourceforge forum describing how cverk successfully passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2011: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4880702
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4880702 CVerk's excellent 12/6/2011 and 1/5/2012 posts] in the SourceForge forums describing how he successfully passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2011
::*An additional thread (posts 5 and 6 by cverk) describing how cverk passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2012: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6544181
::*An [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6544181 additional thread] (both 1/5/2013 posts by CVerk) describing how he passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2012
::*See these excellent posts in the sourceforge forums by Dr Ronald Leemhuis describing how he plans to get the 2011 Medicare incentive: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4745124
::*See these [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4745124 excellent posts] (10/8/2011 and 10/12/2011) in the SourceForge forums by Dr. Ronald Leemhuis describing how he planned to get the 2011 Medicare incentive.
::*See this post by jojohit in the sourceforge forums (see post 3): http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6018030
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6018030 Jojo Pornebo's 10/15/12 post] in the SourceForge forums, regarding Medicaid Meaningful Use.   
::*See these excellent posts describing this topic by Dr. Sam Bowen on the OEMR organization forum: http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35
::*See [http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35 these excellent posts] describing this topic by Dr. Sam Bowen on the OEMR organization forum. 
::*[[2013_Ophthalmologist%27s_Meaningful_Use_Attestation|2013 Ophthalmologist's Meaningful Use Attestation]] A step-by-step pictorial guide.
::* [[2013_Ophthalmologist%27s_Meaningful_Use_Attestation|2013 Ophthalmologist's Meaningful Use Attestation]] A step-by-step pictorial guide.
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Revision as of 05:31, 21 June 2015

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Users Guide

Main Topics

Wiki Format

  • OpenEMR 4.1.1 Users Guide:

Supplementary Topics

Step wise explanation of how to configure Procedures:


Video Tutorials

Getting Started

OpenEMR Tutorial - Getting Started

Setting up your clinic

OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 1)
OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 2)

Adding a new patient

OpenEMR Tutorial - Adding a new patient

Using your calendar

OpenEMR Tutorial - Using your calendar

Documenting a visit/encounter

OpenEMR Tutorial - Documenting a visit/encounter

Issues, Problems & Immunizations

Openemr Tutorial - Issues, Problems & Immunizations

Billing and Claim Generation

OpenEMR Tutorial - Billing and Claim Generation

EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables

Openemr Tutorial - EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Plan to post questions here that are frequently asked on the forums for OpenEMR version 4.1.1.
How do I get E-Prescribing working?
How do I get electronic lab results working?
How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?


Acknowledgments

  • Meaningful Use Certification itself involved numerous individuals, companies and the OEMR organization. Detailed acknowledgments for this monumental feat can be found on the first post in this sourceforge forum.