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MEL_SEND_FLAG to multiple users

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cliffstark

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Can someone remind me how to send a flag to multiple users with MEL_SEND_FLAG. I've done it before but can't remember the syntax.

Posted : December 15, 2017 3:34 am

bhoover

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If you want to send to multiple users I think the easiest way would be to make an array of usernames and loop through sending to each. The syntax from the help file is below:

MEL_SEND_FLAG

description

Sends a new flag or care alert to a given user's desktop.

type

data symbol function

syntax

MEL_SEND_FLAG (Type, To, Priority, Due date, Subject, Message, Chart_tab, Expiration date)

arguments

Type	Flag - creates a flagAlert - creates a care alert Popup Alert - creates a popup care alert This argument is case-insensitive.
To	A comma-delimited list of login names of users to send the flag to
Priority	I or Important U or Urgent N or Normal This argument is case-insensitive.
Due date	Date the flag should appear on the user's desktop. Use str(._todaysdate) to insert the current date.
Subject	Brief description of the flag, up to 64 characters.
Message	The text of the message associated with the flag, up to 255 characters
Chart_tab	Chart location to open when someone views the flag/alert: Summary History Problems Medications Alerts Documents Orders Update Appointment Patient Insurance Contacts Flowsheet Prior information Registries
Expiration date	Optional. Date the flag should expire from the user's desktop.

when to evaluate

When inserted

returns

An error if the flag cannot be sent to a selected user.

An error if the flag cannot be set to a given location (chart, appointment, registration) .

comment

Flags can only be sent concerning the patient with an update currently open.

examples

{MEL_SEND_FLAG("Flag","hwinston","Urgent","08/15/2007","Flu Vax due","Patient high risk for flu, schedule to come in for Flu vaccine","summary", "")}

{MEL_SEND_FLAG("Flag", "hwinston", "Normal", str(._todaysdate), "Flu Vax due", "Patient should schedule to come in for Flu vaccine", "summary", "")}

where used

Chart: letter and handout templates, text components, chart notes, and quick text

Encounter Form Editor: MEL expressions

Posted : December 15, 2017 4:26 am

bhoover

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fn fnSendFlag()

{

local username = array("user1","user2","user3") // create array of user logins

//create a loop to send the flag to each user in the array

for i = 1, i <= size(username), i = i + 1 do

//this is the example mel_send_flag from the help file with

//the username array value inputted.. change other values as needed

MEL_SEND_FLAG("Flag", username[i], "Normal", str(._todaysdate), "Flu Vax due", "Patient should schedule to come in for Flu vaccine", "summary", "")

endfor

}

Posted : December 18, 2017 1:16 am

cliffstark

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Here is what I have for the function:

fn fnSendFlag(){
local username = array("cliffords","roses123","anthonyp","luisanao") // create array of user logins

//create a loop to send the flag to each user in the array
for i = 1, i <= size(username), i = i + 1 do
//this is the example mel_send_flag from the help file with
//the username array value inputted.. change other values as needed
MEL_SEND_FLAG("Flag", username[i], "Urgent", str(._todaysdate), "--Dietitian Referral", "A patient that qualifies for a dietitian referral was just seen. Please schedule an appointment", "Orders", "")
MEL_ADD_ORDER("T", "Dietitian Referral", "Referral to Dietitian", "", "ICD-250.1", "Diabetes", "", "", "", "", "")
endfor

}

Here is what I have for the button:

{fnSendFlag()}

It sends to the first person in the array but not the rest.

Posted : December 18, 2017 6:28 am

cliffstark

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Posts: 194

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Thank you Brad for all your help. The script was correct BUT all the usernames have to be correct 🙂
What's weird is... I looked up the loginnames in the SQL server and one was incorrect with what's in Active Directory. After changing it to the one listed in Active Directory, everything worked fine.

Posted : December 18, 2017 7:17 am

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