PPD Workflow
Ordering a PPD
- The provider orders a PPD in Lab and assigns it to the nurse / MA user
- The nurse / MA places the PPD and fills in discrete boxes in the order with site, lot, etc.
- The nurse / MA clicks the Add Task button
- The nurse / MA chooses the task type Confirm Outcome and assigns the task to the user PPD Pending
Reading a PPD – Negative Result
- The nurse / MA opens the PPD order from the Outstanding Tasks list at the top of the Medical Summary screen in the patient’s chart
- The nurse / MA enters the negative result and completes the Pending PPD task
- The nurse / MA clicks signature required
- The provider opens the result on the Signing queue, creates a followup task if needed, and clicks Sign
Reading a PPD – Positive Result
- The nurse / MA opens the PPD order from the Outstanding Tasks list at the top of the Medical Summary screen in the patient’s chart
- The nurse / MA enters the positive result and completes the Pending PPD task
- The nurse / MA creates a sick visit for the patient so that they can be seen by a provider