PPD Workflow

Ordering a PPD

  1. The provider orders a PPD in Lab and assigns it to the nurse / MA user
  2. The nurse / MA places the PPD and fills in discrete boxes in the order with site, lot, etc.
  3. The nurse / MA clicks the Add Task button
  4. The nurse / MA chooses the task type Confirm Outcome and assigns the task to the user PPD Pending

Reading a PPD – Negative Result

  1. 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
  2. The nurse / MA enters the negative result and completes the Pending PPD task
  3. The nurse / MA clicks signature required
  4. The provider opens the result on the Signing queue, creates a followup task if needed, and clicks Sign

Reading a PPD – Positive Result

  1. 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
  2. The nurse / MA enters the positive result and completes the Pending PPD task
  3. The nurse / MA creates a sick visit for the patient so that they can be seen by a provider
  • Last modified: October 14, 2020