I have been running into an issue that I can't seem to resolve: I have quick text with multiple lines (samples below), and when I add them to the CPOE and hit "Commit Assessment", extra blank lines are added to some of them (sample also below).
I remember when I first created my quick text I ran into the issue in other parts of the chart (HPI, for instance) and was somehow able to resolve it. If I recall correctly, I ended up having to only copy my quick text over from a TXT document or a Word file or something along those lines, but for the life of me I can't figure it out.
What's even more frustrating is that the *document* that gets generated won't have the extra lines in the CPOE if you read it through the document viewer -- they only show up if you look at the assessment when you expand the problem on the problem list.
Even more bizarre is that I can make the lines go away if -- after I enter the quick text in the CPOE -- I go through each line and hit backspace to bring it to the line above it, then hit enter to bring it down to my desired format (and, no, I'm not finding any hidden spaces when I do that).
SAMPLE 1 -- displays correctly just as copied below (for the record, I don't ever use this one in the CPOE, but I did use it as a test to see if I could figure out what was going on because I originally had this same issue with this quick text when I copied it into the HPI section where I typically use it)
PHYSICAL EXAM
Gen: alert, oriented, cooperative, vital signs reviewed
HEENT: EOMI, no audible congestion
Cardiac: RRR
Pulmonary: non-labored respirations
Neuro: non-focal
Psych: mood appropriate
SAMPLE 2a (desired format)
OB Ultrasound Indication(s):
GA per LMP on day of exam =
GA per US on day of exam =
EDC per LMP =
EDC per US =
Singleton IUP, ##presentation##
Placenta ## and without e/o previa
SDP
EFW
.obusas
Limitations of ultrasound were explained, including poor sensitivity in detection of fetal anomalies.
Recommend routine follow-up including fetal survey at 20-22 weeks gestation.
SAMPLE 2b (format that appears)
OB Ultrasound Indication(s):
GA per LMP on day of exam =
GA per US on day of exam =
EDC per LMP =
EDC per US =
Singleton IUP, ##presentation##
Placenta ## and without e/o previa
SDP
EFW
.obusas
Limitations of ultrasound were explained, including poor sensitivity in detection of fetal anomalies.
Recommend routine follow-up including fetal survey at 20-22 weeks gestation.
Posted : March 19, 2019 11:11 pm