Prescription/Rx Orders

How to write a prescription using COE (Computerized Order Entry)?

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Procedure (Tablet)

  1. Click on New Prescription (Located on bottom bar)
  2. Select Prescribing Physician (Note: If you are a RN/RPN you will get this option as Verbal Order Physician)
  3. Select Computerized Order Entry (Located on Bottom Bar)
  4. Select "Switch to COE" to confirm switching to Computerized Order Entry
  5. Type in the Medication using the on-screen keyboard in the "Search Medication" text area
  6. Select the LU Code (Note: Only if the medication is an LU Drug and the physician has provided the code)
  7. Type in the Directions
  8. Search for the Indiciation using the drop down selection (Note: You can search for the indication using the "Search Indication" function
  9. To add another medication order select the "+" button
  10. Click on SAVE button to review the prescription
  11. Select Prescribing Physician (Note: If you are a RN/RPN you will get this option as Verbal Order Physician)
  12. Review the order to ensure the order is correct, if you encounter a mistake select the Back button on the bottom bar
  13. Click on SAVE to transmit to pharmacy in real-time
  14. Please ensure that the successfully transmitted order appears in the Digital Binder after saving