Result Stage and Tasking

Overview

The creation of tasks for results (Verify Results and the Review Results tasks created by using the Routing List) is dependent on the Result Stage of the Result, and the Abnormal Flags. This functionality varies from version to version of the Allscripts Enterprise EHR (formerly TouchWorks EHR).

Stages

• F - Final
• I - Preliminary (results are in, but not final)
• P - Pending (no results, just an acknowledgment that the test(s) are in process)
• A - Amended - Final results were later amended
• C - Corrected - Final results were later corrected

Tasking

For each of the versions below the Result Stages outlined have been confirmed to generate tasks (Verify and Review Results). In addition to just the status, the Abnormal Flags also set off tasking as noted for each version. Note to authors: if you have any updates, please include both the Result Stages and Abnormal Flags that affect tasking in the particular version you are including.

v10.2.4

• Result Stages
  • Final
  • Amended
• Abnormal Flags
  • Panic High - HH
  • Panic Low - LL
  • Below Absolute Low, off instrument scale - <
  • Above Absolute High, off instrument scale - >
  • Very Abnormal - AA
  • Significant Change Up - U
  • Significant Change Down - D

v11.1.4

• Result Stages
  • Final
  • Amended
  • Preliminary
  • Corrected
• Abnormal Flags
  • Panic High - HH
  • Panic Low - LL
  • Below Absolute Low, off instrument scale - <
  • Above Absolute High, off instrument scale - >
  • Very Abnormal - AA
  • Significant Change Up - U
  • Significant Change Down - D

The Code

This logic is found in the SetResultWIP stored procedure if you would like to review it for yourself. It is not recommended to customize this stored procedure as a client of Allscripts. Contact your Allscripts Account Manager or Galen for customizations to the Allscripts Enterprise EHR.