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== Usage of the notes field ==

The notes field was set up to be a free-for-all where collectors can store any info they want. This resulted in non-standardized collection practices which result in problems during vacation coverage or on shared wards.

~~{{Discussion}} Just being curious if the notes field is a free space for '''optional''' additional info....what specific problems did this cause?~~

*I actually prefer a blank notes field. The premise was good but turns out to not be all that helpful.--[[User:CMarks|CMarks]] 11:53, 2018 December 6 (CST)

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Recently a format was implemented and placed into the notes field. We would like to know if this format is helpful and if you use it. Please indicate here if you use it or not and any comments you would like to make regarding this:

*Laura: I find the guidelines written in this article are sufficient information for the notes field to give tips for usage. If anyone has difficulty when they are covering for someone else, they just need to ask what is meant by specific entries. I would like to speak to anyone who has difficulty. I feel that the notes section is not only used differently for different collectors but also in different scenarios. I like that it allows for individual needs and allows some freedom for any use that each collector may require. The current format is not user friendly and I just wonder who actually is using it. I personally would prefer a blank note field. --[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 07:49, 2018 December 6 (CST)

*I too, would just prefer a blank note field. As good as the idea for dates and times was, the format just wasn't what I use. [[User:DPageNewton|DPageNewton]] 07:57, 2018 December 6 (CST)

**I do not find this useful or user friendly. I much prefer a blank field so we can enter what we need. Lois

*I modify the format to suit my needs, so I am not using it as intended. It is less convenient than how I was writing in date and time read up to before the change was made. Good idea, but didn't quite work for me.[[User:Mlagadi|Mlagadi]] 08:25, 2018 December 6 (CST)

* While I appreciate the intent to assist data collectors with collection, I find the current format not helpful. I agree with Laura regarding data collectors having differing needs/preferences, and the best way to accommodate all data collectors would be a blank notes field [[User:Ppiche|Pamela Piche]] 08:45, 2018 December 6 (CST)

*I prefer a blank note field [[User:Lkaita|Lisa Kaita]] 09:39, 2018 December 6 (CST)

*I also prefer the note field to be blank. It takes just a few seconds to erase but it's a few seconds I don't have to spare. --mvpenner 10:29, 2018 December 6 (CST)

===Guidelines===

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** extreme physiological APACHE values, eg Sys BP of 50 valid , see [[APACHE_Scoring_table]] and [[APACHE_physiological_variable_collection#Exceptionally_high_or_low_values]]

** tasks for renal transplant patients that do not follow the norm

==== Up-to where/when collection is complete ====

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* to define what exactly needs to be entered, when a profile is only partially completed.

=== Automatic population of notes field for newly entered patients ===

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{{Discussion}} Just being curious if the notes field is a free space for '''optional''' additional info....what specific problems did this cause?