Understanding Data Import from Patient Intake Forms to ChiroTouch
When using ChiroTouch with integrated patient intake solutions, it is important to understand which types of data are automatically imported and how to handle other types of information.
Overview of Data Import Functionality
ChiroTouch supports the automatic import of certain types of data from patient intake forms. However, not all information collected during the intake process is transferred automatically. This distinction is crucial for ensuring accurate and complete patient records.
Types of Data Automatically Imported
Demographic Information: Basic patient details such as name, address, phone number, and email are automatically pushed to ChiroTouch from integrated intake forms. This streamlines the process of creating and updating patient profiles.
Types of Data Requiring Manual Entry
Clinical Assessments: Data from health history forms, outcome assessments, and clinical questionnaires—such as the Oswestry index—are not automatically imported into ChiroTouch. These must be manually entered into the system if needed.
Customizing Intake Forms
You can include specific clinical assessment questions, such as those from the Oswestry index, on your intake forms. While the responses will not auto-populate in ChiroTouch, this allows you to collect valuable information upfront and manually record it in the electronic health record (EHR) as necessary.
Best Practices
Plan Your Intake Forms: Include all necessary demographic and clinical questions to gather comprehensive patient information.
Allocate Time for Manual Entry: Be prepared to manually input clinical assessment data into ChiroTouch to maintain complete patient records.
Communicate with Your Team: Ensure that staff members are aware of which data is auto-imported and which requires manual entry to avoid discrepancies.
By understanding these distinctions and planning accordingly, you can optimize your workflow and ensure accurate patient records in ChiroTouch.
Related Topics
How to integrate patient intake forms with ChiroTouch
Managing clinical assessments in ChiroTouch
Best practices for electronic health record (EHR) data entry