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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===
:* [[User Settings]]
:* [[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Controls]].
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]]
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]].
:* [[Import Standard Tables]]: Very simple to import(and upgrade) and activate standardized ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED and RxNorm data sets.
:*[[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].
:* [[Phone numbers input]]: How to input phone numbers in three different places used in Open EMR.
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]].
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]]
:*[[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: How to Change Names, Colors and Intervals of Appointments.
:* [[Patient Portal]]
:* [[CAMOS module]]:  An Intuitive Interface for Text Organization and Insertion in a Patient's Chart.
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]]
:* [[Charges_Panel|Charges Panel]].
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]]
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]].
:* [[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf CDR Guide]: How to add Rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
:* [[CDR_User_Manual|CDR User Manual]]. 
:* [[Code_Types|Configure and Add Code Types]].
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]]: Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]].
:* [[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.
:* [[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.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]]
:* [[Sample_NationNotes_Form|Sample NationNotes Form]].
:* [[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.
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]].
:* [[Procedure configuration & order process]]
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]].
:: Use next three files to download configuration and use of Procedures in PDF file format:
:* [[Phone numbers input]]: How to input phone numbers in three different places.
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]]
:* [[Patient Portal]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]]
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]]
:* [[Procedure configuration & order process]].
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]
:: Step wise explanation of how to configure '''Procedures''':
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]].
:* [[Adding and Removing User Permissions|Access Controls]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]].
:* [[Facility Specific User Information]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]]
::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]]
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]]
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]].
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]
:* [[Facility Specific User Information]].  
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]].
:* [[Preparing_for_Billing_and_using_the_Fee_Sheet|Fee sheet/service code entry & customization - from Openemr version 3.2]]
:* [[User Settings]].
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]] - Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[Import Standard Tables]]: An ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED and RxNorm Import Guide.
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]].
:* [[Videos_and_Animations|Videos and Animations]].
:*[[HOWTO:_Create_A_Claim-_Ready_Encounter|HOWTO: Create A Claim- Ready Encounter]]
:*[[List of OpenEMR Data Fields Required For Insurance Claims]] OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Claims Workflows]]   OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Process Payments]]  OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[HOWTO: Add Or Edit A Billing Code In OpenEMR]] -- for v7 but applies to 4.x+
::*[[Superbills in OpenEMR]] - shows OpenEMR v7 but applies to all vers
 
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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?'''
::*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
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs].
::*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
::*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
::*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
::*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 this post by jojohit in the sourceforge forums (see post 3): http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6018030
::*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 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://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6018030 Jojo Pornebo's 10/15/12 post] in the SourceForge forums, regarding Medicaid Meaningful Use.   
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs]
::*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.
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Latest revision as of 23:41, 26 December 2023

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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.