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Introduction to eSOne Mobile for Android¶
eSOne Mobile for Android offers a convenient, portable, end-to-end documentation process on any device running the Android operating system, such as tablets or phones. Clinicians can easily review, edit and complete documentation on their mobile device, as well as submit dictations for transcription. eSOne Mobile is a safe, secure application that supports HIPAA compliance.
Dictations are retained on the mobile device for 14 days after the appointment date. Dictations are stored in a protected folder provided by the Android operating system that is only accessible by the eSOne application and they are also AES 256-bit encrypted.
System Requirements¶
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eSOne Mobile for Android requires an Android operating system that still receives security updates from Android. As of 1/1/2024, version 9 or higher of the Android operating system is required. Open 'Settings' and tap 'About Phone' then 'Software Information' to confirm that the 'Android Version' or 'Firmware Version' listed is 8 or higher.
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Internet Access through a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) connection or through a phone service provider. It is strongly recommended to use a Wi-Fi LAN connection when uploading dictations. Minimum bandwidth: LTE/4G data connection; recommended is stable Wi-Fi with 3 Mbps download/1 Mbps upload or greater.
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A microphone for dictating is needed.
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Communicates over port 443 to https://mobile.escription-one.com using TLS 1.2.
Important: Receiving Calls While Dictating¶
The Android application cannot block incoming phone calls. If you have concerns about receiving calls while recording a dictation, switch your phone to 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Airplane Mode' while dictating. To continue using the application while in Airplane Mode, please enable Wi-Fi.
If a phone call is received while dictating, eSOne Mobile will pause the recording. Dictation that was made prior to the incoming call will not be lost; to resume dictating after finishing the call, tap the record button again and continue to dictate.
Installing eSOne Mobile for Android Devices¶
To install the eSOne Mobile app, first open the Google Play Store and search for "eSOne Mobile". Choose the eSOne Mobile application, then tap the Install button and follow on-screen instructions.
Starting eSOne Mobile for Android¶
To start eSOne Mobile, tap the application icon. Use your InQuiry login credentials to log in. Both dictating users and non-dictating staff can log into eSOne Mobile.
Select a Region¶
When the eSOne Mobile app is launched for the first time users will be prompted to select a region. This allows the app to connect to the proper servers. Choose the region that applies to the client and tap Select.
In the unlikely event that the region needs to be changed, the user will need to uninstall and reinstall the app.
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Uninstalling the app will permanently delete any incomplete (on-hold) dictations; please verify all started dictations have been uploaded prior to uninstalling the app. The user will be prompted to choose the region upon the first login after reinstalling the app.
Logging In¶
To log in, press the New Log in button.
The credentials screen opens.
Enter username, password, and client code, then press Log In.
The 'Forgot Password?' link next to the Log In button allows users who have saved a valid email address to receive password reset instructions by email if it is lost or forgotten. For more information, go to Email Verification and Resetting Password.
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If multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been enabled for the client, please see Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication.
If the password has expired, the user will be prompted to change it. Enter the current password and then the new one. After verifying it, click Change Password.
The first time a user logs in, the 'Remember Login' screen will appear next, asking if username and/or password should saved be on the device.
(The 'Remember my login with password' option will not appear if the admin has disabled this feature for clients/users.)
Users can also choose Do not remember to be prompted to enter their username, password and client at each log in.
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This screen will initially appear for each profile logging in.
Login options can also be changed in the app's Settings tab.
If saving passwords is not allowed for users, the 'Save Password' option will be disabled on the Settings screen.
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Please note that with 'Save Password' enabled, anyone with access to the device can access the eSOne account and the confidential medical records in it.
When the login name is saved, the profile appears on the login screen (with a combination of First name Last name). Tap the profile to log in as that user. Users will be prompted for the password if it has not been (or cannot be) saved.
Only the last saved profile to log in will appear on the login screen. Users can still link multiple profiles in the Settings tab to switch between profiles quickly.
Permissions¶
When entering the recording screen after the initial installation or reinstallation of the eSOne Mobile App, a request for permissions is presented. Permission to record audio, search for and connect to Bluetooth devices, and make and manage phone calls must be granted to enable recording controls.
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Multi-factor authentication is another way to verify a user’s identity, adding an extra level of security to the login process. For eSOne applications, it is recommended that users set up MFA using the Auth0 Guardian authentication application. However, due to a limitation with the Auth0 Guardian app, users cannot set up MFA for the mobile apps on a mobile device. To do so, you must perform the initial setup on InQuiry or InSync. Once this initial setup is complete, MFA will work for the mobile app as well. Logging in will require you to accept a notification sent to your phone.
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Other authentication apps may work as well but are not officially supported.
Logging in with Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Once the initial MFA setup has been completed, you will subsequently log in to your mobile app as shown in the steps below.
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If you log in with saved credentials for both username and password, you will not need to authenticate with MFA. No notification will be sent to your phone.
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Launch the eSOne mobile app.
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Enter your login credentials.
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Verify Authentication.
Depending on your device and Guardian app settings, you may receive a push notification for the authentication request. If so, tap Allow in the push notification.
If a push notification was not received, open the Guardian app and tap Allow on the appropriate request.
If you do not receive the notification, you can choose to have the notification resent, or you can manually enter the code by tapping Manually Enter Code on the 'Verify Your Identity' screen.
Open the Guardian app and choose the token for your user. A one-time code will appear at the bottom of the Guardian app. Enter this code on the 'Verify Your Identity' screen.
Click Continue. After successful authentication, you will automatically be logged into your eSOne app.
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If you cannot log in with MFA after having done so previously, please contact your admin to have it reset.
Email Verification¶
After logging in, the eSOne Mobile application checks for a valid and verified email address (if your client requires this).
Valid Email Check: If you have not entered an email address, you will be prompted to add one. You can skip this step, but you will be prompted again on your next login.
Email verification: Once an email address is added, an email is sent to your address to verify it.
Click the link in the email, and your address will be verified.
When accessing the eSOne Mobile application without a verified email address, you will receive a notice, but will still be able to use the application.
Editing email address: To edit the user email address, go to Contact Information in the Settings tab. If the email address has previously been verified and is then edited, you will be prompted to verify the updated email address.
Resetting your Password¶
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it using the steps below.
- On the login screen, enter your Username and Client code, then click Forgot Password?.
2. On the ‘Forgot Password’ screen, click either the Send Email button or Have reset code? link (if you already have a reset code).
If you did not enter your Username and Client Code on the login screen, you will need to enter them here.
3. If you choose Send Email, you must have a verified email address. If so, an email will be sent to you with instructions and a link for resetting your password. Once you click the link in the email, the ‘Reset Password’ screen appears with the reset code filled in. Enter the remaining information, then click the Reset Password button.
If you choose Have reset code?, the ‘Reset Password’ screen appears without the reset code filled in. Enter the code and remaining information, then click the Reset Password button.
If you selected Send Email, you can also copy the code from the email and paste it here.
Using eSOne Mobile for Android¶
The eSOne Mobile application screens have three tabs at the bottom: Patients, Transcriptions, and Settings. Use these to navigate between the main screens of the app. The active tab is indicated with bold text and black-filled icons. The eSOne Mobile application displays the Patients tab after your initial login, or the last screen you visited in your previous session.
Patients¶
The patients tab opens the Patients screen, where users can record new dictations and view patient appointments (in an outpatient workflow) and/or inpatient encounters (in an inpatient workflow).
Transcriptions¶
The Transcriptions tab opens the Transcriptions screen, where users can view, approve/sign, and edit transcriptions.
Settings¶
The Settings tab opens the Settings screen, where users can configure default settings for appointments, document types, locations, and other application features. Users can also add or switch to linked accounts from this tab, as well as log out of the mobile app.
Logging Out¶
For security reasons, we recommend logging out of the mobile app when it is not in use. To do so, navigate to the Settings tab then tap the Logout icon in the upper right corner.
Patient Confidentiality¶
To ensure patient confidentiality, app content will be hidden when switching between apps. Screenshots will also not be permitted when the app is in use.
The Patients Tab¶
Use the Patients tab to view a list of patient appointments/encounters and create dictations.
By default, this tab is named 'Patients'. The account administrator can change this label to something more appropriate to the client.
The eSOne mobile app supports outpatient and inpatient schedules. By default, the app opens to schedule (outpatient) mode. The mode can be changed in Filters settings. This section of the user guide will focus on the outpatient schedule mode. See Inpatient Workflow for more information about inpatient mode.
Schedule¶
Patients and appointments will only appear in the Patients tab if the client is providing eSOne a data feed. If a data feed is not provided, users can create new dictations and input a patient identifier.
The schedule opens to the current date if the schedule was on the previous day's schedule in the prior session. Otherwise, the last date displayed in the schedule will open. Only one day will be displayed in the schedule at a time. To change the date tap on the calendar icon or date to open the date picker, or use the left or right arrows on either side of the date to move to the previous or next day, respectively.
Patient appointments are sorted by appointment time by default. Each appointment is separated by the appointment time, even if multiple patients share the same appointment time.
Each appointment displays the patient's full name, MRN, and a data field. This data field typically contains an appointment description, but depends on the data feed setup. An additional data field can be displayed when selected in the Settings tab.
The schedule will automatically refresh every 5 minutes. To manually refresh, swipe down on the schedule.
Dictation Status¶
An appointment may have one of several status icons and color coding. Appointments with dictations that have finished uploading, either on the current device or a different device or app will have a blue icon and coloring. Appointments with incomplete dictations or dictations in the process of uploading will have yellow icons and coloring.
The appointment has a dictation that has been started but not yet uploaded.
The appointment has a dictation that is currently uploading.
The appointment has a dictation that is currently uploading (longer dictations will show an upload status ring around the upload arrow).
A recorded dictation for this appointment has been successfully uploaded from this device.
A dictation that is not on this device has been uploaded for this appointment.
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An appointment without a dictation file will not have an icon next to it.
Incomplete Dictations¶
A reminder will be presented the first time the Patients tab is open each day if there is at least one started dictation 3 or more days old (based on the appointment date) that has not yet been uploaded. This reminder will only be presented once per day.
Tap Ignore to continue to the schedule as normal, or tap Show to open the schedule to the date of the oldest started dictation.
Users can also tap the Earliest Started Dictation button at the top of the schedule list to open the calendar to the earliest date with a started dictation that has not yet been uploaded.
Filter and Sort Appointment List¶
To change the type or order of the appointments list, tap Filters icon. Users can change the mode, filters and sorting. Press Done at the top of the Filters page to save changes.
Mode¶
If the client supports both inpatient and outpatient workflows, users can switch between them by tapping the desired mode. For more information regarding the inpatient workflow within the mobile app, please see Inpatient Workflow. The following information in this section assumes an outpatient workflow is being used.
Resources¶
Schedule resources are used to assign patient appointments or encounters to specific clinicians or groups of clinicians. If a clinician belongs to multiple resource groups they can filter their appointment list to only display the selected resources.
Sort¶
Users can change the order in which the patients/appointments appear based on the following criteria:
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Appointment Time - appointments will be ordered based on the time of the appointment (earliest to latest), then alphabetically by patient first name.
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Patient Full Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' full names (if the first names match then the middle initial and/or last names will be used to further order them).
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Patient Last Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' last names, but will still appear in "First name Last name" format in the schedule list.
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Patient First Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' first names.
Statuses¶
Users can minimize the number of appointments displayed on the schedule by filtering the list based on the dictation status. Statuses available for filtering are:
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Dictation on other device - appointments with a dictation uploaded from a different mobile device or dictation source (InSync, InTouch, ShadowLink, etc.) or uploaded from this device but are no longer stored on this device. Dictations uploaded from other devices or apps cannot be played from this device.
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Dictation uploading - appointments with an uploading dictation from this device.
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Dictation completed - appointments with a completed dictation from this device.
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Hidden appointments - appointments that the provider has hidden from the mobile app schedule.
Dictations that have a started dictation cannot be filtered out.
After all sorting and filtering changes have been made, scroll to the top of the page and press Done.
Dictating with eSOne Mobile for Android¶
Dictations can be recorded for scheduled inpatient and outpatient appointments as well as new encounters created in the app. Both scheduled and new encounters use the Record screen to display patient and appointment information as well as provide recording controls.
Dictations for Appointments¶
If the client sends patient appointment information to eSOne a list of appointments will appear in the Patients tab. Selecting one of these appointments opens the Record screen with all available patient and appointment details and dictations controls. The Record screen opens to the Template sub-tab by default, unless changed in Settings tab > Record Screen. If an appointment that already has an uploaded dictation from the same device is opened, the Record screen will open to the History sub-tab.
Creating a New Dictation¶
To create a new dictation without selecting a scheduled appointment, tap the Add button within the Patients tab. The Document Type, Location, Appointment Date and Time, and patient prompt fields are editable.
Tap the Document Type and Location fields to open the selection lists. These lists can be edited by selecting Favorites in the Settings tab. Tap the Appointment Date field to open the date picker. The patient prompt (Patient ID, Account Number, or Order Number) field will be editable and identified by a Clear button in the data field. Depending on the client setup, this prompt field could change based on the selected document type. Tap on the patient prompt field to enter data. The appointment date will populate with the date that was loaded in the schedule, along with the current time stamp. The Templates tab is available for reference. The History tab will populate with any prior transcriptions related to that patient.
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The process for creating a new dictation for an inpatient encounter is different. Please see Inpatient Workflow for more information.
Record Screen¶
The Record screen can be accessed from the Patients tab by selecting a patient/appointment or pressing the Add button.
The top header section of the Record screen contains basic patient information, including the patient name, MRN, gender, birth date, and age. When a new dictation is created and a patient identifier has not been entered, the header information will display "New dictation" instead of a patient name. The screen has three tabs: Templates, Information, and History.
Templates Tab¶
The Templates tab displays Document and Dictation templates to be referenced during dictation. To view the full text of a template, tap the arrow to expand the list of available templates then tap the desired template. A document type must be selected in the Information tab to view the document template.
Information Tab¶
The Information tab contains information about the patient and appointment, divided into five sections.
Document Type - Allows user to edit the document type associated with this dictation. Tap on the field and make a selection from the provided list to add or change the document type. This field is highlighted in yellow when a selection has not been made and is required prior to uploading the dictation.
Location - Allows user to edit the location associated with this dictation. The facility scheduling software or EMR can also set the location for an appointment. This location will appear by default but can be changed. Tap on the field and make a selection from the provided list to add or change the location. This field is highlighted in yellow when a selection has not been made and is required prior to uploading the dictation.
Only the document type and location can be edited for dictations created from an appointment in the appointment list.
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Use the Settings screen to set a default document type and location, and to set a list of favorite document types and locations. See Settings tab.
Demographic Information - Displays patient information. The user cannot edit these fields for an existing appointment.
Appointment - Displays any additional information about this appointment. The user can make changes to Appointment Date and Time for new dictations, but not for appointments selected in the Patients tab.
Confirmation Information - Displays the Receipt Code and Transcription ID for this dictation. If more than one dictation has been uploaded for this appointment on this device, the most recent confirmation information will be displayed. eSOne Mobile fills in the Receipt Code and TID fields after uploading the dictation; these fields cannot be changed by the user.
The History Tab¶
Tap the History tab to display existing transcriptions that have the same Patient ID as the current patient. These transcriptions are available for reference while dictating, but cannot be edited from this screen.
Prior transcriptions are identified by document type, dictating clinician, and appointment date. Tap the desired appointment to view details, which are broken into the following sections:
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Transcription - Displays the transcription text.
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Demographic Information - Displays patient information.
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Appointment - Displays appointment details, including document type and location.
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Dictation Information - Displays Transcription ID, Date Dictated, and the Clinician.
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Signatures - Lists signatures on the transcription and date signed (no date appears if the transcription has not yet been signed).
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Associates - Lists all copied associates on the transcription.
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Comments - Displays comments and comment tags on the transcription, if the user is granted permission to view comments.
To return to the list of prior transcriptions, tap the back arrow in the upper left corner of the screen, or the back button on the Android device.
Recording Controls¶
The recording and audio controls appear at the bottom of the Record screen of all three tabs. There is a progress bar and buttons for Record, Play, Rewind, and Fast Forward. Tap the Record button (red microphone) to begin recording; the record button will then become a Pause button. Tap the Pause button to pause recording; recording can be resumed by tapping the record button again.
When multiple recording devices are connected the selected device is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The recording device can be changed by tapping the device name to open the list of connected devices, then tap the desired device. The selected device will be remembered as the preferred device and will be used for subsequent dictations, if still connected. If the connection to the selected recording device is lost during dictation, recording will automatically pause and a notification will be displayed. Close the notification, verify the desired device is selected, then press Record to resume dictating.
Tap the Play button to play back the dictation. Use the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons to navigate within the location of the dictation in increments of 5 seconds per button press. Alternatively, you can use the dictation slider to navigate to the desired dictation location.
Underneath the Record button, the Progress Bar shows which part of the dictation is currently playing or being recorded. The slider can be dragged to play different parts of the dictation or to insert or overwrite the dictation where desired.
To the left of the record button is the STAT button. The STAT indicator can be toggled on and off at any time prior to uploading the dictation. If the STAT radio button is black-filled, the dictation is marked STAT.
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Marking a dictation as STAT may increase the price for the transcription. Please contact your transcription company for more information.
The current Record Mode is displayed to the right of the record button. Tapping the record mode opens a menu and allows the mode to be changed to one of the following options:
- Append (the default mode) - Adds new dictation at the end of the existing dictation regardless of where the dictation playback is.
- Overwrite - Allows the user to replace dictation from the selected playback position with new dictation.
- Insert - Adds additional dictation by inserting new dictation at the playback position.
Recording must be paused to change the record mode. The last used recording mode will be automatically applied to the following dictation.
The Voice Detection bar replaces the progress bar while recording, showing the level of sound detected. The higher the volume of the dictation received, the further the colors progress from red to green. The Silence Detection option can be enabled in the Settings tab; recording will automatically be paused if continuous silence is detected for the set number of seconds while recording.
The Upload button submits a dictation for transcription. Uploaded dictations cannot be edited in the eSOne mobile app. This button only appears after a dictation has been started.
The back arrow, located in the top left corner of the record screen, allows the user to Save the dictation and return to the Patients tab without uploading the dictation. The Android device's back arrow also saves dictations. Saved dictations can be reopened, changed, and uploaded. If the user leaves dictations on the device for longer than three days without uploading, eSOne Mobile displays a reminder.
Menu Button¶
The Menu button appears in the upper right corner after recording has started. Tapping the Menu button opens a menu with the following option:
Delete Audio: Deletes the dictation file. eSOne Mobile displays a warning screen to confirm removal of the dictation. Note that only pending dictations can be deleted. Uploaded dictations will be automatically removed 14 days after upload.
An appointment from an uploaded schedule will remain on the Patients tab after audio has been automatically removed. Deleting audio on a new dictation removes the appointment from the schedule.
New Dictation: If it is necessary to create an additional transcription for an appointment, return to the Patients tab and select the appointment.
Press the Menu button and select 'New Dictation'. Select Document Type and Location, then record normally.
Press the Upload button and eSOne Mobile will prompt for the dictation type:
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Append: Attach this transcription to the end of the prior transcription.
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Prepend: Attach the new transcription to the beginning of the prior transcription.
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Upload as New Dictation: Upload this dictation as a standalone transcription. This transcription will not be attached to any prior transcriptions.
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The options available from the Menu button may change depending on the status of the dictation.
Transcriptions Tab¶
The Transcriptions tab provides a view similar to the workflow summary in InQuiry. Use this tab to review, complete/sign, or edit transcriptions.
The main transcriptions screen gives an overview of how many transcriptions appear in each workflow folder. The workflow folders display the label name assigned by your medical facility. The first folder, here called "Dictation Status", contains dictations that are at the transcription company, but have not yet been transcribed.
Use the Search button in the upper right corner of the main Transcription screen to search for transcriptions in any workflow folder, including transcriptions that have completed the workflow. Tap the back arrow to return to the main transcriptions screen. See Transcription Search below for more details on performing a transcription search.
The Folder View¶
Tap on any of the folders on the main transcriptions screen to show a list of the transcriptions that are currently in that stage of the workflow. The workflow folder name is displayed at the top of the screen. To return to the summary list of all workflow folders, tap on the back arrow or name of the current folder.
When a workflow folder is opened, the patient name, patient ID, appointment date and time, and dictating clinician’s name are shown for each transcription in that folder. An additional user field can be added to the transcription folder view from the Settings Tab. If a patient has not been added to a transcription, the patient name field will display as "No Patient"; if an MRN has been entered without a linked patient name, the patient name will display as "No Patient Name".
The list of transcriptions can be sorted by Patient Name, Appointment Date, or Date Dictated by tapping the Filter button.
To refresh the workflow folder listing, tap and hold your finger down while swiping down anywhere in the transcription listing. Note that this works when the view is already scrolled to the top.
Comments and Tags¶
Comments and Comment Tags are notes that can be placed on a transcription. Comments are free-form text, whereas Comment Tags are predefined notes. Transcriptions with Comments and/or Comment Tags will display an icon on the right side of the transcription line.
The following icons are used to indicate which type of comment or tag is on the transcription:
The transcription has Comments only.
The transcription has Comments and one Comment Tag.
The transcription has one Comment Tag and no Comments.
The transcription has multiple Comment Tags and no Comments.
The transcription has multiple Comment Tags and Comments.
If the medical facility has assigned colors to comment tags, those colors appear on the left tab of the transcription line, as well as in the comment icon. Instead of reading the tags, users can simply look at these visual cues and know which tags have been assigned. If multiple comment tags are on the transcription, the transcription tab and icon will be multi-colored.
Comments and Comment Tags cannot be read from the folder view. Open the transcription viewer to read the comments/tags. Transcription Comments and Comment Tags can be read in the mobile app, but not edited. Please use InQuiry if edits are needed on those items.
Complete Transcriptions from the Folder View¶
Completing a transcription from a workflow folder progresses it to the next stage of the workflow. When a transcription is completed from the Preliminary folder it is considered signed. Transcriptions being completed from the final stage of the workflow will be saved in the repository.
Transcriptions can be completed as a group or individually from the current folder to advance to the next stage of the workflow.
To complete all transcriptions in the folder or search results, go to the folder view. If a transcription search is needed, run the search first. Tap the Menu button in the upper right corner and select Complete All. If a search was performed prior to the Complete All action, only the transcriptions in the search results will be completed from the workflow folder.
To complete selected transcriptions, long-press each transcription to be completed until a check mark appears on the left tab of the transcription line. Tap the Menu button in the upper right corner and select Complete Selected (this button will not appear until at least one transcription has been selected).
Depending on the setup of the medical facility, some transcriptions cannot be completed with Complete All/Selected, such as jobs with incomplete fields in the transcription text or failed validation rules. In this case, a message will be presented to the user stating how many transcriptions could not be completed. Those transcriptions will remain in the same workflow folder and will need to be completed from the transcription viewer, while the other transcriptions will proceed through the workflow.
If any transcriptions in the Preliminary folder being completed with the Complete All/Selected action require an attestation statement, a dialog box will be presented to the authenticating signer. The dialog box will list all attestation templates available to the signer, as well as an option to complete the transcription without an attestation, or to cancel without completing the transcription. When an attestation template is selected, the template text will load within the dialog box for review. If no changes are needed to the attestation text, tap Complete. If edits are needed, tap within the attestation template text to position the cursor and open the keyboard. Tap Complete to apply the attestation template, along with the edits, and signature to all transcriptions being completed that require an attestation template and advance them in the workflow.
The completion of a transcription cannot be undone. The Complete All/Selected options will be available to you based on the settings of your facility and user account. eSOne Mobile will present a confirmation prompt before completing the transcriptions with Complete All/Selected; this prompt cannot be disabled.
Transcription Search¶
Transcription searches can be performed within a specific workflow folder or across all workflow stages and can be based on a number of criteria.
Use the Search button in the upper right corner of the main Transcriptions screen to search for transcriptions in any workflow folder (except Referral), including transcriptions that have completed the workflow. This is known as Search All. Select or type in the desired search parameters, then tap the Search button to run the search. A list of results will appear. To return to the main Transcriptions screen, tap the back arrow.
If a transcription is in the Marked for Review and Marked for Review 2 folders or Final and Final 2 folders it will appear in the search results twice.
The Search All results will each have an icon on the left side that represents where the job is in the workflow:
Dictation Status - The dictation is still being typed by the transcription company.
Marked for Review/Marked for Review 2 - The transcription has been delivered to the medical facility and is in one or both Review folders.
Preliminary - The transcription is ready for clinician review and signature.
Final/Final 2 - The transcription has been signed and is in one or both Final folders for additional processing (printing, faxing, etc.)
Repository - The transcription has completed the workflow. This is also known as Search All.
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The facility can customize the workflow and may not use all of the above folders.
To search only a specific workflow folder, tap the desired folder from the main Transcriptions screen, then tap the Search button. Select or type in the desired search parameters, then tap the Search button to run the search. A list of results will appear.
Search results can be sorted by Date Dictated, Patient Name, or Appointment Date, by tapping the Filter button. All search criteria can be cleared in the search parameters screen by tapping the Clear button.
Tap an item from the search results list to view the transcription details and text.
Tap the back arrow to return to the workflow folder view without the search criteria applied.
Transcription Viewer¶
Tap on one of the entries in any workflow folder or search results to view the transcription text and details. The Patient Name, MRN, Gender, Date of Birth, and Age are displayed in the top. Tap the back arrow above the patient name to return to the folder view or search results. Action buttons appear in the upper right corner.
Recorded dictations are stored on the phone for two weeks after the dictated date, but they cannot be listened to from the transcription viewer. To listen to a recorded dictation that is still saved on the device, go to its entry in the Patients tab.
The Transcription Viewer has three tabs: Information, Transcription, and Comments. Tap on the desired tab to open it, or swipe left or right to switch tabs. The Transcription Viewer opens to the Transcription sub-tab for all non-Dictation status jobs by default. Jobs in the Dictation status workflow open to the Information sub-tab and will not have a Transcription sub-tab. The tab that is being displayed is underlined.
Information Tab¶
The Information tab contains header information about the transcription and is broken into sections, similar to the Information tab on the Recording screen.
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Document Type - Displays the document type of the transcription.
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Location - Displays the location of the appointment for the transcription.
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Demographic Information - Displays patient name, MRN, birth date, age, and gender.
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Appointment - Includes details related to the appointment, including the appointment date.
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Dictation Information - Includes the workflow folder the transcription is currently in, transcription ID, date dictated, and the dictating clinician.
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Signatures - Lists all clinicians who will sign the transcription. The date signed will appear next to or below the signing clinician's name after it has been signed.
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Associates - Lists all associates to receive a copy of the transcription.
Transcription Tab¶
The Transcription tab within the Transcription Viewer displays the text of the transcription.
Comments Tab¶
The Comments tab displays comments and comment tags on the transcription. The Comments tab will not appear if the managing transcription company or facility has not granted access to the user.
A red dot will appear on the Comments tab if the transcription has at least one comment or comment tag.
Actions¶
The Action buttons in the upper right corner are used to create a new dictation, edit, or complete a transcription.
New Dictation¶
Tap the New Dictation icon to start a new dictation with the same patient and appointment information as the original document. The Recording screen will open with the patient and demographics populated and the appointment date can be edited by tapping the appointment date. Record the dictation as normal (see Dictating with eSOne Mobile for Android).
When the new dictation is uploaded, a prompt will be presented to determine how or if the new dictation should be linked to the original transcription. The options are:
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Append to Dictation - The transcription text from the new dictation will be added to the end of the original transcription.
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Prepend to Dictation - The transcription from the new dictation will be inserted before the original transcription text.
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Upload as a New Dictation - The transcription text from the new dictation will not be linked to the transcription text from the original transcription; they will both appear as separate transcriptions.
The new dictation will create a separate transcription and transcription ID when appended or prepended, but will be linked to the original transcription. The two transcriptions will appear as one when viewed (after the new dictation has been typed and delivered by the transcription company).
Edit¶
The transcription text and demographics can be edited to correct mistakes or add additional information. By default, only documents that are in the Marked for Review and Preliminary Folders can be edited. The Edit option in the eSOne mobile app is intended for small or minor edits. If more extensive editing and formatting is needed, consider using InQuiry on a desktop computer.
Tap the Edit icon to open the Transcription Editor from any of the three tabs in the Transcription Viewer. The transcription text and demographic fields will be editable.
To edit demographic fields, tap the Information tab while in edit mode. Tap on an editable field to open the keyboard or selection list, depending on the field type selected.
Read-only fields have light gray text, editable fields have darker text (white text in dark mode) or a Clear button (indicated by an at the end of the text field). The field with cursor focus will have a dark border (blue border in dark mode). The signatures, associates, comments, and comment tags cannot be edited in the eSOne mobile app; please use InQuiry to make those changes. See examples of editable and read-only fields in both light and dark modes below.
To edit the transcription text, tap the Transcription tab while in edit mode, then tap the transcription text to position the cursor and open the keyboard. A blinking cursor and blue cursor pointer will mark the cursor position.
Tap the Undo button to cancel all unsaved changes made to the demographics and transcription text and return to the transcription viewer.
Switching between the Information and Transcription tabs in edit mode will not lose unsaved changes to either tab, but it is recommended to save often.
Use the Save button to save changes to the demographics and transcription text and return to the transcription viewer. Tapping the Complete button while editing will save changes and complete the job from the workflow folder.
If navigation back to the workflow folder is attempted prior to saving changes, a confirmation dialog box will be presented with the options to Cancel or Discard. To return to the editor to make additional changes and/or save changes, tap Cancel. To return to the workflow folder list without saving changes, tap Discard.
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Changes are not saved automatically.
Complete¶
Tap the Complete button to progress the transcription to the next stage of the workflow. When the document is Completed from the Preliminary folder by the dictating clinician or additional authenticator, the electronic signature is also applied, if the provider is using that feature. If the document is completed from the final workflow folder it will be saved in the repository (also known as Search All).
When the transcription cannot be completed due to incomplete fields within the transcription text, a notification will appear. The completion action will be canceled. The user can then enter edit mode to make the necessary adjustments then complete the transcription.
If the client is using workflow validation rules and the job fails validation, a message will appear upon completion, stating which validation rule failed. Depending on the setup of the validation rule, a warning may be given, which allows the user to cancel the complete action to edit the transcription or continue with the complete action and leave the transcription as-is; if the validation rule prevents completion the user must edit the transcription to meet validation requirements, unless the user has the rights to override the prevention.
When the transcription being completed requires an attestation statement from an additional authenticator, a dialog box will be presented to the authenticating signer. The dialog box will list all attestation templates available to the signer, as well as an option to complete the transcription without an attestation, or to cancel without completing the transcription. When an attestation template is selected, the template text will load within the dialog box for review. If no changes are needed to the attestation text, tap Complete. If edits are needed, tap within the attestation template text to position the cursor and open the keyboard. Tap Complete to apply the attestation template and signature and advance the transcription in the workflow. To sign the transcription without applying an attestation statement, tap **Complete Without Attestation".
The completion of a transcription cannot be undone. By default, eSOne Mobile will present a confirmation prompt before completing the transcription. This prompt can be disabled in the Settings tab.
Dual Resident Attending Workflow¶
If the facility uses the dual resident/attending workflow, attending physicians (authenticators) will be allowed to complete documents in the workflow even if the dictating resident has not yet reviewed or approved the document. With this option, documentation can be completed more quickly if needed.
In this workflow, a transcription requiring an extra signature(s) will appear in the resident's and attending's Preliminary folders at the same time. Either the dictating resident or attending physician can review and edit the document (provided they have proper rights to location and document type). A review status will appear in the transcription list of the Preliminary folder to indicate if the job has been reviewed by the dictating resident, as shown highlighted in the image. Notes not requiring an additional signature will not display a status.
There are two paths this workflow can follow:
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Resident reviews/approves an outstanding transcription, then the attending completes.
- The resident can see the transcription in the Preliminary folder with an "Outstanding" status and can review and approve the transcription. After the resident completes the job, it is removed from their Preliminary folder.
- The attending will see the "Reviewed" status from the Preliminary transcription list and can complete the transcription. It will move on to the next workflow folder.
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Attending Completes an Unreviewed Transcription
- The attending will see the transcription in the Preliminary folder with an "Outstanding" status prior to the resident reviewing/approving the transcription.
- Once the attending completes the job, the transcription moves on in the workflow and out of their Preliminary folders. The next time the resident searches or refreshes their Preliminary folder, the transcription will not be available.
If the facility does not use the dual resident/attending workflow, transcriptions will not appear in the attending physician's (authenticator) Preliminary folder until after the dictating resident has approved the transcription and the review status will not appear.
The Settings Tab¶
Use the Settings tab to set default screens and behavior for the eSOne Mobile application.
Tap the Log out button in the upper right corner or the bottom of the Settings tab to log out of the eSOne app entirely.
Support¶
- User Guide - Contains a link to the online user documentation. Click ‘User Guide’ to open the documentation in a browser window.
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If an organization does not allow users to remain logged in when they navigate away from the app, those users will need to log in again after viewing the guide.
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Help Desk Support - Contains contact details for support, along with the version number of the mobile app. The Upload Database feature should only be used when directed to by support staff.
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Change Password - If the password does not meet the password requirements set for the client, the screen will display which ones have not been met after the user presses the Change button. Remember that InQuiry, InSync, and eSOne Mobile all use the same password.
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Contact Information - Change and verify the user's email address. After the address is changed an email will be sent to verify the new email address. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the verification process. Tap the Resend button to resend the verification email; this button will only appear when the email address is in an unverified state. If the user does not have a verified email address the Settings tab will have a red dot and "Email is not verified" will appear next to the Contact Information menu option.
Defaults¶
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Recording Screen - Choose which tab is selected when opening a patient appointment: Templates, Information, or History. Template is selected by default until changed here. Jobs will open to the History tab if there is an uploaded dictation from the same device.
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Document Type - Select a default document type for all dictations. The document type can be changed on each dictation if needed. If "Prompt on Upload" is selected, eSOne Mobile will prompt you to select a document type when uploading a dictation that does not have one selected. "Prompt on Upload" is the default setting.
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Location - Select a default Location for all dictations. The Location can be changed on each dictation if needed. If "Prompt on Upload" is selected, eSOne Mobile will prompt you to select a Location when uploading a dictation that does not have one selected. "Prompt on Upload" is the default setting.
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Silence Detection - Select the length of time silence can be recorded before eSOne Mobile pauses the recording. The default value is "30 Seconds" and recording will automatically pause when 30 consecutive seconds of silence is detected.
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Custom Encounter Field - Select an additional data field to be displayed to the right of the patient name on the appointment listing.
Favorites¶
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Document Types - Filter the document types that are available when choosing a document type for a dictation. If a facility has thirty document types, but a dictator only needs five of those document types, this setting is used to remove the other twenty-five from the list of document types. Tap the document name to toggle the favorite setting on (yellow star) and off (white star).
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Locations - Filter the locations that are available when choosing a location for a dictation. If a facility has fifteen locations and a dictator only works at three of them, this setting is used to remove the other twelve from the list of possible locations. Tap the location name to toggle the favorite setting on (yellow star) and off (white star).
Confirmations¶
- Confirm Uploads and Confirm Log out - Turn the confirmation pop-up for those actions on or off.
Security¶
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Save Login - Save the username to avoid having to enter it at each log in.
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Save Password - Save the password to avoid having to enter it at each log in. This option will be disabled if the client does not allow password saving.
Warning
When 'Save Password' is enabled, anyone with access to the device can access the eSOne account and the confidential medical records in it.
Accounts¶
eSOne Mobile can access user accounts across multiple medical facilities by linking accounts. The Accounts list includes all Linked accounts and allows the user to quickly switch between user profiles.
Tap Add Account to link a new user account. eSOne Mobile will prompt for the username, password and client for the initial setup. The new linked account will appear in the Accounts list with the full client name, followed by the user's first and last name.
To switch to a linked account, tap on the desired account profile; the password is required unless the medical facility has enabled password saving. A black radio button indicates the current logged-in account. Patients and transcriptions in those respective tabs will now show data for the current logged-in account only.
To remove a linked account, tap the X button next to the user account to be deleted.
Inpatient Workflow¶
This optional feature is active only if requested by the client, and is not available for all users.
The inpatient workflow is an alternative scheduling method that lists patients based on inpatient encounters, rather than listing patients by appointment.
For example, a physician is required to make regular rounds to all patients admitted to Critical Care. The inpatient workflow allows the physician to easily track which patients are on his ward, and if he has dictated on them today, or if he still needs to visit them. Inpatient also allows the physician to clear his schedule manually when he needs to see patients more frequently.
To switch between the standard appointment screen and the inpatient workflow, tap the Filter button on the upper right corner of the Patients screen, then tap Inpatient in the Mode section. To change back to the outpatient appointments view, tap the Filter button then tap Schedule (Outpatient).
Inpatient Views¶
The default inpatient view is "My Patients" which lists all patients whose inpatient counter uses the work list scheduling resource assigned to the logged-in user. eSOne Mobile can also list inpatient encounters by Author Groups or Location Resource. To change views between My Patients, Author Groups and Locations, tap the Filter button. The Author Groups section will first list My Patients, followed by all Author Groups setup for the client. The Locations section follows, listing all inpatient location resources for the client. Tap on a view to load it in the Patients tab; a black radio button will indicate which view is selected.
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My Patients - Displays all patient encounters linked to the default schedule resource of the logged-in user. This is the default view in inpatient mode.
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Author Groups - Use Author Groups to group patients based on the schedule resource. Tap an Author Group name to view all patients for all users enrolled in this group. You do not have be enrolled in a group to view the patients list and create dictations. Enrolling in a group allows other users to view your patients in the Author Group. Tap the slider button to enroll and disenroll.
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Locations - Use Locations to show all inpatient encounters based on the location resource, regardless of the associated schedule resource.
Sort Patient List¶
Use the Sort option in the Filter menu to order the inpatient list based on:
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Treatment Status - Patients not marked as Treated will appear at the top of the list, treated patients will appear at the bottom.
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Patient Full Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' full names (if the first names match then the middle initial and/or last names will be used to further order them).
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Patient Last Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' last names, but will still appear in "First name Last name" format in the schedule list.
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Patient First Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' first names.
Treatment Status¶
Patients who have received treatment are marked with a treated icon. The check mark still indicates a completed dictation; the microphone indicates a dictation on hold.
Note
Inpatient encounters do not use the Cloud Icon.
Patients are automatically marked as treated when a dictation has been started. The treatment status can be toggled on and off using the Treated option in the Action menu of the Recording screen.
To remove the Treatment Status icon from all patients, press the Clear Treatment Status icon from the patient list.
Add and Remove Patients¶
Inpatient encounters can be added to the patient list by tapping the Add button. Search for an existing encounter by entering the Patient ID, Patient Name, and/or Order Number. Tap the Search button to run the search and view matches. Tap on the patient in the search result to begin a new dictation. If no match is found the user is notified and asked if a new dictation should be created using the search criteria. Tap Cancel to return to the Search window; tap Use to apply the search criteria to the appropriate fields in a new dictation.
To remove patients from the work list, choose Remove from my work list in the Action menu of the Recording screen.
Language Access¶
Language access provides clinicians and their patients with access to live interpreters if a language barrier presents itself during a visit. With the click of a button, the clinician has immediate access to a live person who will provide verbal interpretation. This instant access results in more accurate visit outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.
If your organization is interested in making this feature available to your users, please contact your DeliverHealth representative.
How it Works¶
To use the feature, click the Interpreters tab icon at the bottom of the screen.
The Interpreter tab will open. There are three ways to proceed:
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select a patient from the list
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search for a patient
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call an interpreter without selecting a patient
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This option only appears if a client has been configured for language access.
Selecting a Patient from the List¶
When the Interpreters tab opens, a list of patients from today’s schedule appears.
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Select a patient. The list of available languages opens. Scroll to view more.
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Tap a language to select it. The call to the interpreter will immediately begin and will be played via speaker phone.
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Begin the conversation between you and the patient.
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To hang up the call, tap the red end call button.
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Tap End Call to confirm or Cancel to continue the call.
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If an incoming call is received during an active interpreter session, the interpreter call will continue if you press ‘Ignore’ or if you let the incoming call continue to ring. If you accept the incoming call, the interpreter call will end.
Searching for a Patient¶
Use the Search button to search for any patient in your client system, including patients on today’s schedule.
To search, enter the Patient ID, Patient Name, or Account Number, or any combination of the three. The matching results will be returned, showing the patient’s name, id, and birth date. Select a patient, then a language, to call an interpreter.
Calling an Interpreter Directly¶
If immediate access is needed for an interpreter, use the Call Interpreter button.
Select a language, then a call will be placed to an interpreter.
Messages Tab¶
Clients who use DeliverHealth for medical coding can enable a Messages tab in the eSOne mobile app. This tab allows providers to receive messages from medical coders and send replies, shortening the turnaround time for coder queries and finalizing billing sooner.
The top of the Messages tab contains a count of message threads that have not been replied to. When the provider sends a reply to a message the message count will decrease. When a new message is received from a coder the message count will increase.
Tap the Search icon to filter messages by patient ID, patient name, or account number. The search is performed as characters are typed. Press the clear icon in the text box to clear the filter criteria, or the close icon to close the search box.
Worksheet List¶
Messages received for the same patient and account number are grouped together in one thread, referred to as a "worksheet". The worksheet list is grouped and sorted descending by the date of the last sent or received message, then sorted by the time the message was sent/received, then by full patient name.
Worksheets are color-coded in the worksheet list.
- Teal - The last message was an incoming message from a coder and has not been replied to.
- Gray - The last message was an outgoing reply to the coder.
Worksheet Contents¶
Each worksheet in the list displays details about the patient, visit, and the type of message.
- Patient MRN, Visit date, and Name: The patient ID and visit/appointment date.
- Message type: The last incoming or outgoing message type; "Query" for an incoming message from a coder and "Reply" for an outgoing message to a coder.
- Message text: The contents of the last message received or sent.
Worksheet Message Thread¶
Tap on a worksheet to read all associated messages and find additional patient and visit information.
The patient name, MRN and visit date are displayed above the message thread. Tap the information icon to view additional patient demographic information.
To return to the Worksheet List, tap the back arrow in the upper left corner.
Message Contents¶
Messages are grouped in ascending order by the date sent/received, then ordered ascending by time. The message thread will automatically scroll to the bottom to display the most recent message.
Each incoming and outgoing message is color-coded. - Yellow - An incoming query from a coder. - Teal - A reply from the provider to the coder.
If the coder has multiple queries, a new message will be sent for each query.
Replying to the Coder¶
Underneath the message thread are quick-reply options; scroll left and right to see all options. Tap a quick-reply to send the message to the coder. The quick-reply text cannot be edited and will be sent immediately.
Alternately, custom text can be typed. Tap the "Write a message..." text box to open the on-screen keyboard. Tap the Send button to send the message to the coder.
Once the coder's query has been resolved or the message has timed-out (duration determined by the client), the worksheet will no longer appear in the message list. It is important to reply promptly to ensure coding is completed efficiently.
If a worksheet message thread is open when the query is resolved or coding is completed, you will be returned to the worksheet list and a message will be given explaining the selected worksheet no longer needs review.
Reminder Messages¶
If the client is configured to send reminder messages, the coder query messages will be resent to the provider in configured intervals until the worksheet no longer requires review.
Notifications¶
The eSOne mobile app can send notifications, alerting users when new messages are received from coders.
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The user must have the esOne mobile app running and be logged in to receive notifications.
Tap on Notification Settings in the Settings tab to open the system app notifications settings for the eSOne mobile app. Each time a new message or reminder message is received the enabled notification(s) will apply.
Tap the notification to open the Messages tab. If you are not currently logged in to the eSOne mobile app, you will be prompted for login credentials.
Updating eSOne Mobile¶
To update eSOne Mobile to the newest version, open the Play Store application from your device, tap the profile menu button, then select Manage apps and devices. The Play Store will show a list of apps with available updates in the "Updates available" section. Tap "See details" to view a list of installed apps with available updates. If eSOne Mobile is in the list tap the Update button. If you would like the application to auto-update, mark the check box to enable auto update from the eSOne Mobile store page menu.
Beta Testing the eSOne Mobile App¶
If you are interested in receiving pre-released versions of the app, we encourage you to sign up for the beta testing program. This gives you the opportunity to preview upcoming releases and provide feedback.
You can register as a beta tester in the Google Play Store by following these steps:
1. Launch the Google Play Store on your mobile device.
2. Search for the eSOne Mobile App and click on the app (not the Open button) to view the app details.
3. Scroll down to Join the beta.
4. Click Join.
As beta versions of the app become available you will be able to download them from the Google Play Store. You can submit feedback, including what you like/dislike about the app, new features you would like to see, usability comments, etc., by leaving developer feedback in the Google Play Store or emailing beta@deliverhealth.com.
Versions of the app released to beta testers are still in the development stages and may not fully represent the version to be released to the public. You can leave the beta testing program at any time by clicking the Leave button in the eSOne Mobile App page of the Google Play Store.
Removing eSOne Mobile¶
Remove eSOne Mobile the same way as any other application on your Android device. From the Settings screen, open your Apps list, choose the eSOne Mobile application, and then select Uninstall. Alternatively, find the app icon on the home or app screen, long press the icon, tap Uninstall.
Frequently Asked Questions¶
Q: How do I get a list of my appointments to show up on my device?
A: Your transcription company can do this manually, or we can set up an export from the software your facility uses for scheduling. ShadowLink, an eSOne application, can import information delivered to us by your facility into our system.
Q: How long is a dictation that I have put on hold and not uploaded kept on the device?
A: An On-hold dictation stays on the device until you complete it. There is no expiration on saved dictations. However, if the app is uninstalled from the device, any on-hold dictations will be permanently deleted.
Q: How long are the audio files saved on my device after I dictate and upload them?
A: eSOne Mobile keeps dictations for two weeks.
Q: My device stopped recording and is preventing me from making any more recordings. What is happening?
A: Your device does not have enough storage space to save the audio files. Remove files or programs from the device until there is enough memory to save additional dictations.
Q: I pressed the Record button but nothing is being recorded and the dictation playback buttons do not appear. Why?
A: The eSOne Mobile app must have permission to use the microphone. To ensure it is enabled, go to your device’s Settings menu, then tap Apps. Find and tap on the eSOne Mobile application, then tap Permissions. Make sure permissions for all three settings (Microphone, Phone, and Storage) are enabled.
Q: Every time I switch to a different app then return to the eSOne app I am logged out. Why?
A: For security reasons, the application will log you out when switching apps or minimizing the app. We do offer a feature that allows users to remain logged in during other mobile activity as long as the eSOne app is still running. The managing MTSO or client must enable this feature.
Q: My appointments are gone or are not appearing as they should.
A: There are two common causes of this problem. The most frequent is that the filter view has been changed. Please see Appointment Filters for filtering information. There could also be an issue with the way appointments have been uploaded to our system from your facility’s scheduling software or EHR. Please call our Help Desk at 1-800-858-0080 to help resolve this issue.
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eSOne Mobile for iOS ↵
Introduction to eSOne Mobile for iOS¶
eSOne Mobile for iOS offers a convenient, portable, end-to-end documentation process. Clinicians can easily review, edit and complete documentation on their mobile device, as well as submit dictations for transcription.
eSOne Mobile is a safe, secure application that supports HIPAA compliance.
Dictations are retained for 14 days after the appointment date. All data that is stored on the mobile device is protected by Apple's AES 256-bit crypto engine. Additionally, all the data that is transferred over the Internet is encrypted by a TLS connection. Both mechanisms ensure that data-at-rest and data-in-motion are always secure when you use eSOne Mobile.
System Requirements¶
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Any iOS device with iOS 15.2 or greater (the latest iOS version is recommended).
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Internet Access through a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) connection or through a phone service provider. It is strongly recommended to use a Wi-Fi LAN connection when uploading dictations. Minimum bandwidth: LTE/4G data connection; recommended is stable Wi-Fi.
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Communicates over port 443 to https://mobile.escription-one.com using TLS 1.2.
Important: Receiving Calls While Dictating¶
The iPhone application cannot block incoming phone calls. Apple Inc. makes it impossible for eSOne Mobile, or any application, to block phone calls. If you have concerns about receiving calls while making a dictation, switch your phone to 'Do Not Disturb' or 'Airplane Mode' while dictating. To continue using the application while in Airplane Mode, please enable Wi-Fi.
If a phone call is received while dictating, eSOne Mobile will pause the recording. Dictation that was made prior to the incoming call will not be lost; to resume dictating after finishing the call, tap the record button again and continue to dictate.
Installing eSOne Mobile for iOS¶
To install the eSOne Mobile app, first go to the Apple App Store and search 'eSOne Mobile'. Choose the eSOne Mobile application, then tap the Get button to download.
Starting eSOne Mobile¶
To start eSOne Mobile, tap the application icon on the home screen. Use your InQuiry login credentials to log in. Both dictating users and non-dictating staff can log into eSOne Mobile.
Select a Region¶
The first time you open the application, you will be prompted to select a region. This allows the app to connect to the proper servers for your client. Choose the region that applies to your location or client.
In the unlikely event that you need to change your region, you will need to uninstall and reinstall the application.
Note
Uninstalling the app will permanently delete any incomplete (on-hold) dictations; please verify all started dictations have been uploaded prior to uninstalling the app. You will be prompted to choose your region upon the first login after reinstalling the app.
Logging in¶
To log in, press the NEW LOGIN button at the bottom of the screen.
The credentials screen opens.
Enter your login credentials: username, password, and client information, then press Log In.
The "Forgot Password?" link next to the Login button allows users who have saved a valid email address to receive password reset instructions by email if it is lost or forgotten. For more information, go to Email Verification and Resetting your Password.
Note
If multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been enabled for your company, please see Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication.
If your password is expired, you are prompted to change it. Enter your username, client code, current password, and new password. After verifying it, click Change Password.
The first time you log in, the Remember Login screen will appear next, asking if you want the app to remember the login name or login name and password on the device you are logging into.
(The 'Remember my login with password' option will not appear if the admin has disabled this feature for clients/users.)
You can also choose Do not remember.
After you make your selection(s), a confirmation box appears. Select OK.
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This screen will initially appear for each profile you log into if you have multiple profiles.
If you later want to change your login options, go to the app's Settings screen.
If saving passwords is not allowed for users, the 'Save Password' option will be disabled on the Settings screen.
Note
Please note that with 'Save Password' enabled, anyone with access to your device can access your eSOne account and the confidential medical records in it.
When the login name is saved, the profile appears on the login screen (with a combination of First name Last name). Tap the profile to log in as that user. You will be prompted for the password if it has not been (or cannot be) saved.
Only the last saved profile to log in will appear on the login screen. You can still link multiple profiles in the Settings tab to switch between profiles quickly.
Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Multi-factor authentication is another way to verify a user’s identity, adding an extra level of security to the login process. For eSOne applications, it is recommended that users set up MFA using the Auth0 Guardian authentication application. However, due to a limitation with the Auth0 Guardian app, users cannot set up MFA for the mobile apps on a mobile device. To do so, you must perform the initial setup on InQuiry or InSync. Once this initial setup is complete, MFA will work for the mobile app as well. Logging in will require you to accept a notification sent to your phone.
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Other authentication apps may work as well but are not officially supported.
Logging in with Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Once the initial MFA setup has been completed, you will subsequently log in to your mobile app as shown in the steps below.
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If you log in with saved credentials for both username and password, you will not need to authenticate with MFA. No notification will be sent to your phone.
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Launch the eSOne mobile app.
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Enter your login credentials.
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Verify Authentication.
Depending on your device and Guardian app settings, you may receive a push notification for the authentication request. If so, tap on the push notification to easily open the authentication request.
If a push notification was not received, open the Guardian app and tap Allow on the appropriate request.
If you do not receive the notification, you can choose to have the notification resent, or you can manually enter the code at the bottom of the Guardian app (see below).
To manually enter the code, choose Manually Enter Code on the 'Verify Your Identity' screen.
Open the Guardian app and choose the token for your user. A one-time code will appear at the bottom of the Guardian app. Enter this code on the 'Verify Your Identity' screen.
Click Continue. After successful authentication, you will automatically be logged into your eSOne app.
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If you cannot log in with MFA after having done so previously, please contact your admin to have it reset.
Email Verification¶
After logging in, the eSOne Mobile application checks for a valid and verified email address (if your client requires this).
Valid Email Check: If you have not entered an email address, you will be prompted to add one. You can skip this step, but you will be prompted again on your next login.
Email verification: Once an email address is added, an email is sent to your address to verify it.
Click the link in the email, and your address will be verified.
When accessing the eSOne Mobile application without a verified email address, you will receive a notice, but will still be able to use the application.
Editing email address: To edit the user email address, go to Contact Information in the Settings tab. If the email address has previously been verified and is then edited, you will be prompted to verify the updated email address.
Resetting your Password¶
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it using the steps below.
- On the login screen, enter your Username and Client code, then click Forgot Password?.
2. On the 'Forgot Password' screen, click either the Send Email button or Have reset code? link (if you already have a reset code).
If you did not enter your Username and Client Code on the login screen, you will need to enter them here.
3. If you choose Send Email, you must have a verified email address (see Email Verification). If so, an email will be sent to you with instructions and a link for resetting your password. Once you click the link, the 'Reset Password' screen appears with the reset code filled in. Enter the remaining information, then click the Reset Password button.
If you choose Have reset code?, the 'Reset Password' screen appears without the reset code filled in. Enter the code and remaining information, then click the Reset Password button.
If you selected Send Email, you can also copy the code from the email and paste it on this screen.
Using eSOne Mobile¶
The Mobile iOS application screens have three tabs at the bottom: Patients, Transcriptions, and Settings. Use these to navigate between the main screens of the app. The active tab is indicated with blue coloring. The eSOne Mobile application displays the Patients tab after your initial login, or the last screen you visited in your previous session.
Patients¶
The Patients tab opens the Patients screen, where users can record new dictations and view patient appointments and/or inpatient encounters.
Transcriptions¶
The Transcriptions tab opens the Transcriptions screen, where users can view, approve/sign, and edit transcriptions.
Settings¶
The Settings tab opens the Settings screen, where users can configure default settings for appointments, document types, locations, and other application features. Users can also add or switch to linked accounts from this tab, as well as log out of the mobile app.
Logging Out¶
For security reasons, we recommend logging out of the mobile app when it is not in use. To do so, navigate to the Settings tab then tap the Logout icon in the upper right corner.
Patient Confidentiality¶
To ensure patient confidentiality, app content will be hidden when switching between apps.
The Patients Tab¶
Use the Patients tab to view the daily appointment schedule, open appointment details, and record dictations.
By default, this tab is named Patients. The account administrator can change this label to something more appropriate to the client.
Schedule¶
Outpatient appointments appear on the schedule based on the schedule resource code assigned to the user and appointment records. Appointments will only appear in the schedule if the client is providing eSOne a data feed. If a data feed is not provided, users can create new dictations and input a patient identifier.
The schedule displays the appointment time above each patient appointment. Each appointment includes the patient name, patient ID, and a multi-use text field, the contents of which are dependent on client setup, but often include the appointment reason or provider name. An additional custom encounter field can be added from the Settings tab.
The schedule loads the current date or the last date viewed if the prior session was not on the current date. To view the prior or next day’s schedule, press the left or right arrow buttons.
To navigate to a specific date, tap the date in the center of the screen to open the calendar. Choose the desired date in the displayed month, or tap the Month Year text to change the selected month and/or year. Tap the blue Month Year text again to select the date from the calendar and return to the schedule. To jump to today's date, tap the date to open the calendar view, then tap Today.
Appointment Status Icons¶
An appointment may have one of several status icons and color coding. Appointments with dictations that have finished uploading, either on the current device or a different device or app will have a blue icon and coloring. Appointments with incomplete dictations will have a yellow icon and coloring. Dictations in the process of uploading will have an orange icon and coloring.
The appointment has a dictation that has been started but not yet uploaded.
The appointment has a dictation that is currently uploading.
The appointment has a recorded dictation and has been successfully sent to the transcription company.
The appointment has been recorded and uploaded from another device.
The appointment has been hidden from the appointment list.
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An appointment without a dictation will not have an icon next to it.
Patient & Appointment Search¶
If a patient or appointment is not yet on the schedule, the search will help locate and add them. Note that search results will only display if the relevant patient or appointment data has been received by eSOne.To search for and add a patient or appointment to the schedule. See Patient and Appointment Search for more details.
Incomplete Dictations¶
A reminder will be presented when navigating to the Patients tab if there is at least one started dictation 3 or more days old (based on appointment date) that has not yet been uploaded. This reminder will only be presented once per day.
Tap Ignore to continue to the schedule as normal, or tap Show to open the schedule to the date of the oldest started dictation.
Tap (Earliest Started Dictation) at the top of the schedule list to open the calendar to the earliest date with a started dictation that has not yet been uploaded.
Filter and Sort Appointment List¶
Tap the Filters icon to change the mode, filters and sorting settings. Press Done at the top of the screen to save changes.
Mode¶
If the client supports both inpatient and outpatient workflows, users can switch between them by tapping the desired mode. For more information regarding the inpatient workflow within the mobile app, please see Inpatient Workflow. The following information in this section assumes an outpatient workflow is being used.
Resources¶
Schedule resources are used to assign patient appointments or encounters to specific clinicians or groups of clinicians. If a clinician belongs to multiple resource groups they can filter their appointment list to only display the selected resources.
Sort¶
The user can change the order in which the patients/appointments appear based on the following criteria:
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Appointment Time - appointments will be ordered based on the time of the appointment (earliest to latest), then alphabetically by patient first name.
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Patient Full Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' full names (if the first names match then the middle initial and/or last names will be used to further order them).
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Patient Last Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' last names, but will still appear in "First name Last name" format in the schedule list.
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Patient First Name - appointments will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' first names.
Statuses¶
Users can minimize the number of appointments displayed on the schedule by filtering the list based on the dictation status. Statuses available for filtering are:
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Dictation on other device - appointments with a dictation uploaded from a different mobile device or dictation source (InSync, InTouch, ShadowLink, etc.) or uploaded from this device but are no longer stored on this device. Dictations uploaded from other devices or apps cannot be played from this device.
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Dictation uploading - appointments with an uploading dictation from this device.
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Dictation completed - appointments with a completed dictation from this device.
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Hidden - appointments that have been marked as hidden.
On-hold dictations cannot be filtered from the schedule.
Refresh Appointment List¶
Swipe down to refresh the appointment list. Note that this works when the view is already scrolled to the top.
Create Dictations¶
To create an ad-hoc dictation without searching for a patient or appointment, tap the Add button. Basic patient identifier information can be entered.
See Create a New Dictation for more details.
Dictating with eScription One Mobile for iOS¶
Dictations can be recorded for scheduled inpatient and outpatient appointments as well as new encounters created in the app. Both scheduled and new encounters use the Record screen to display patient and appointment information as well as provide recording controls.
Appointment Dictations¶
A list of appointments will appear on the Patients screen if the facility sends patient appointment information to eScription One. Selecting one of these appointments opens the Record screen with all available patient and appointment details and recording controls.
Create a New Dictation¶
To create a new dictation without selecting a scheduled appointment, tap the Patients tab then the Add button . Depending on the client setup, the document type selected can change the demographic fields presented and also determine which patient identifier field is editable: Patient ID, Account Number, or Order Number. Tap the patient identifier field to enter data. If the patient identifier matches with an existing patient the name, ID, gender, age, and DOB will populate in the dark blue header area.
The appointment date will populate with the date that was loaded in the schedule, along with the current time stamp. Editable fields appear with a blue border and include the patient identifier, Document Type, Location, and Appointment Date and Time fields. Tap the Document Type or Location field to open a selection list. Tap the Appointment Date field to open the date picker. The Templates tab is available for reference. The History tab will populate with any prior transcriptions related to that patient.
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The process to create a new dictation for an inpatient encounter is different. Please see Inpatient Workflow for more information.
Patient and Appointment Search¶
Tap the Search button to search for a patient or appointment record that may not be on the schedule. The appointment or patient information can be added to the schedule.
The Search dialog will open and prompt for Patient ID, Patient Name, and/or Account Number. The search field labels are customizable per client and may not match what is shown here. Patient and appointment records can only be searched if eSOne receives a data feed from the client.
Enter one or more search criteria. The Patient ID and Account Number must be full matches and the Patient Name can be a partial match of the first or last name. Tap the search key in the on-screen keyboard or to submit the search.
Search results will appear in two tabs: Patients and Appointments. Tap the desired patient or appointment to add the patient/appointment to the schedule and open the record screen.
Choosing a patient from the Patients tab will add them to the schedule, setting the appointment date to the one displayed when the search started, and the appointment time to the current time. Both date and time can be adjusted as needed.
After selecting the patient the record screen opens. A dictation can be recorded and uploaded or placed on-hold. The new appointment will be listed on the schedule when the recording screen is closed.
Selecting an appointment from the Appointments tab will place it on the schedule at the designated date and time, including all associated appointment details.
After selecting the appointment the record screen opens. A dictation can be recorded and uploaded or placed on-hold. The appointment will be listed on the schedule when the recording screen is closed.
The Record Screen¶
The Record screen can be accessed from the Patients tab by selecting a patient/appointment or pressing the Add button.
The top header section of the Record screen contains basic patient information, including the patient name, Patient ID, gender, birth date, and age. When a new dictation is created and a patient identifier has not been entered, the header information will display "New dictation" instead of a patient name. The screen has three tabs: Templates, Information, and History.
Templates Tab¶
The Templates tab displays Document and Dictation templates to be referenced during dictation. To view the full text of a template, tap the arrow to expand the list of available templates then tap the desired template. A document type must be selected in the Information tab to view the document template.
The Information Tab¶
The Information tab contains information about the patient and appointment, divided into five sections.
Document Type - Allows user to edit the document type associated with this dictation. Tap on the field and make a selection from the provided list to add or change the document type. This field is highlighted in yellow when a selection has not been made and is required prior to uploading the dictation.
Location - Allows user to edit the location associated with this dictation. The facility scheduling software or EMR can also set the location for an appointment. This location will appear by default but can be changed. Tap on the field and make a selection from the provided list to add or change the location. This field is highlighted in yellow when a selection has not been made and is required prior to uploading the dictation.
Only the document type and location can be edited for dictations created from an appointment in the appointment list.
Tip
Use the Settings tab to set default and favorite document types and locations. See Settings Tab for details.
Demographic Information - Displays patient information. The user cannot edit these fields for an existing appointment.
Appointment - Displays any additional information about this appointment. The user can make changes to Appointment Date and Time for new dictations, but not for appointments selected in the Patients tab.
Confirmation Information - Displays the Receipt Code and Transcription ID for this dictation. If more than one dictation has been uploaded for this appointment on this device, the most recent confirmation information will be displayed. eScription One Mobile fills in the Receipt Code and TID fields after uploading the dictation; these fields cannot be changed by the user.
The History Tab¶
Tap the History tab to display existing transcriptions that have the same Patient ID as the current patient. These transcriptions are available for reference while dictating, but cannot be edited from this screen.
Prior transcriptions are identified by document type, dictating clinician, and appointment date. Tap the desired appointment to view details, which are broken into two tabs: Information and Transcription.
The Information tab includes the following sections and corresponding data.
Please note that eSOne’s Patient Display functionality has been extended within the mobile app to the patient history tab when recording a dictation. Patient Displays allow administrators to customize which fields are displayed based on a transcription’s selected document type.
If configured, users will see different displays when viewing the information section on the patient history tab when recording a dictation.
If a document type includes read-only fields, these fields will appear on the screen in a light gray color and cannot be edited. The app will also check for required fields when saving or completing transcriptions. If one or more required fields is not filled out, a message appears indicating which ones. Names of required fields appear in red text.
At this time, Patient Displays only support the required fields setting for user fields.
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Please be aware that certain fields will always appear regardless of the document type, and some newer fields are not currently available for the mobile app and will not display.
Default fields:
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Document Type - Displays the document type assigned to the transcription.
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Location - Displays the location assigned to the transcription.
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Demographic Information - Displays patient information.
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Appointment - Displays appointment details.
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Dictation Information - Displays Transcription ID, Date Dictated, and the dictating Clinician.
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Comments - Displays comments and comment tags on the transcription, if the user is granted permission to view comments.
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Signatures - Lists signatures on the transcription and date signed (no date appears if the transcription has not yet been signed).
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Associates - Lists all copied associates on the transcription.
The Transcription tab displays the transcription text.
To return to the list of prior transcriptions, tap the back arrow in the upper left corner of the screen.
Recording Controls¶
The recording and audio controls appear at the bottom of the Record screen of all three tabs. There is a progress bar and buttons for Record, Play, Rewind, and Fast Forward. Tap the Record button (red microphone) to begin recording; the record button will then become a Pause button. Tap the Pause button to pause recording; recording can be resumed by tapping the record button again.
The active recording device is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If multiple devices are connected, such as Bluetooth, the recording device can be changed. Tap the device name to open the list, then tap the desired device. The selected device will be remembered as the preferred device and will be used for subsequent dictations, if still connected.
When a Bluetooth device is connected or the connection is lost during dictation, recording will automatically pause and a notification will be displayed. Close the notification, verify the desired device is selected, then press Record to resume dictating.
Tap the Play button to play back the dictation. The selected recording device will also be used for playback if the device supports audio output. Use the Rewind and Fast Forward buttons to navigate within the location of the dictation in increments of 5 seconds per button press. Alternatively, the dictation slider can be used to navigate to the desired dictation location.
Underneath the Record button, the Progress Bar shows which part of the dictation is currently playing or being recorded. The slider can be dragged to play different parts of the dictation or to insert or overwrite the dictation where desired.
To the left of the record button is the STAT button. The STAT indicator can be toggled on and off at any time prior to uploading the dictation. When a red circle with an exclamation mark appears next to the word 'Stat', the dictation is marked STAT.
Note
Marking a dictation as STAT may increase the price for the transcription.
The current recording mode is displayed to the right of the Record button. Tapping the record mode opens a menu and allows the mode to be changed to one of the following options:
- Append (the default mode) - Adds new dictation at the end of the existing dictation regardless of where the dictation playback is.
- Overwrite - Allows the user to replace dictation from the selected playback position with new dictation.
- Insert - Adds additional dictation by inserting new dictation at the playback position.
Recording must be paused to change the record mode. The last used recording mode will automatically apply to the following dictation.
The Voice Detection bar replaces the progress bar while recording, showing the level of sound detected. The higher the volume of the dictation received, the further the colors progress from red to green. The Silence Detection option can be enabled in the Settings tab; recording will automatically be paused if continuous silence is detected for the set number of seconds while recording.
The Upload button submits a dictation for transcription. Uploaded dictations cannot be edited in the eScription One mobile app. This button only appears after a dictation has been started.
The back arrow, located in the top left corner of the record screen, allows the user to Save the dictation and return to the Patients tab without uploading the dictation. Saved dictations can be reopened, changed, and uploaded. If the user leaves dictations on the device for longer than three days without uploading, eScription One Mobile displays a reminder.
The Menu button also appears in the upper right corner after recording has started. Tapping the Menu button opens a menu with the following option:
Delete Audio - Deletes the dictation file. eScription One Mobile displays a warning screen to confirm removal of the dictation. An appointment from an uploaded schedule will remain on the Patients tab after the dictation has been automatically removed. Deleting audio on a new dictation removes the appointment from the schedule.
If a dictation has not been started, the option Hide Appointment appears in the menu. This option removes the appointment from the Patients tab. To view the appointment again, add Hidden Appointments to the status filter in the Patients tab (the appointment will be marked with the hidden appointment icon). Opening the hidden appointment and tapping the menu button will give the option to unhide the appointment.
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The options available from the Menu button change depending on the status of the dictation.
New Dictation: If it is necessary to create an additional transcription for an appointment, return to the Patients tab and select the appointment.
Press the Menu button and select 'New Dictation'. Select Document Type and Location, then record normally.
Press the Upload button and eScription One Mobile will prompt for the dictation type:
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Append - Attach this transcription to the end of the prior transcription.
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Prepend - Attach the new transcription to the beginning of the prior transcription.
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Upload as New Dictation - Upload this dictation as a standalone transcription. This transcription will not be attached to any prior transcriptions.
The Transcriptions Tab¶
The Transcriptions tab provides a view similar to the workflow summary in InQuiry. Use this tab to review, complete, or edit transcriptions.
The main transcriptions screen gives an overview of how many transcriptions appear in each workflow folder. The workflow folders display the label name assigned by your medical facility. The first folder, here called "To Be Typed", contains dictations that are at the transcription company, but have not yet been transcribed.
Use the Search button in the upper right corner of the main Transcription screen to search for transcriptions in any workflow folder, including transcriptions that have completed the workflow. Tap the back arrow to return to the main transcriptions screen. See Transcription Search below for more details on performing a transcription search.
The Folder View¶
Tap on any of the folders on the main transcriptions screen to show a list of the transcriptions that are currently in that stage of the workflow. The workflow folder name is displayed at the top of the screen. To return to the summary list of all workflow folders, tap on the back arrow or name of the current folder.
When a workflow folder is opened, the patient name, patient ID, appointment date and time, and dictating clinician’s name are shown for each transcription in that folder. An additional user field can be added to the transcription folder view from the Settings Tab. If a patient has not been added to a transcription, the patient name field will display as "No Patient"; if a patient ID has been entered without a linked patient name, the patient name will display as "No Patient Name".
The list of transcriptions can be sorted by Date Dictated, Patient Name, or Appointment Date by pressing the Filter button and making a selection.
Comments and Comment Tags¶
Comments and Comment Tags are notes that can be placed on a transcription. Comments are free-form text, whereas Comment Tags are predefined notes. Transcriptions with Comments and/or Comment Tags will display an icon on the right side of the transcription line.
The following icons are used to indicate which type of comment or tag is on the transcription:
The transcription has Comments only.
The transcription has Comments and one Comment Tag.
The transcription has one Comment Tag and no Comments.
The transcription has multiple Comment Tags and no Comments.
The transcription has multiple Comment Tags and Comments.
If the medical facility has assigned colors to comment tags, those colors appear on the left tab of the transcription line, as well as in the comment icon. Instead of reading the tags, users can simply look at these visual cues and know which tags have been assigned. If multiple comment tags are on the transcription, the transcription tab and icon will be multi-colored.
Comments and Comment Tags cannot be read from the folder view. Open the transcription viewer to read the comments/tags. Transcription Comments and Comment Tags can be read in the mobile app, but not edited. Please use InQuiry if edits are needed on those items.
Completing Transcriptions from the Folder View¶
Completing a transcription from a workflow folder progresses it to the next stage of the workflow. When a transcription is completed from the Preliminary folder it is considered signed. Transcriptions being completed from the final stage of the workflow will be saved in the repository.
Transcriptions can be completed as a group or individually from the folder view to advance to the next stage of the workflow (if allowed by the medical facility).
To complete all transcriptions in the folder, long-press a transcription until the Menu button appears in the upper right corner. Tap the Menu button then select Complete All. At least one transcription must be selected for the Menu button to appear; when Complete All is tapped, all transcriptions will be completed, not just the selected transcriptions.
If a transcription search is performed prior to using Complete All, only the transcriptions in the search results will be completed from the workflow folder. Other jobs that are in the folder but did not appear in the search results will remain in the workflow folder.
To complete only selected transcriptions, long-press each transcription to be completed until a check mark appears on the left tab of the transcription line. Tap the Menu button in the upper right corner of the screen (this button will not appear until at least one transcription has been selected) then tap Complete Selected.
Depending on the setup of the medical facility, some transcriptions cannot be completed with Complete All/Selected, such as jobs with incomplete fields in the transcription text, failed validation rules, or those requiring an attestation statement. In this case, a message will be presented to the user stating how many transcriptions could not be completed. Those transcriptions will remain in the workflow folder and will need to be completed from the transcription viewer, while the other transcriptions will proceed through the workflow.
The completion of a transcription cannot be undone. The Complete All/Selected options will be available to you based on the settings of your facility and user account. eSOne Mobile will present a confirmation prompt before completing the transcriptions with Complete All/Selected; this prompt cannot be disabled.
Transcription Search¶
Transcription searches can be performed within a specific workflow folder or across all workflow stages and can be based on a number of criteria.
Use the Search button in the upper right corner of the main Transcriptions screen to search for transcriptions in any workflow folder (except Referral), including transcriptions that have completed the workflow. This is known as Search All. Select or type in the desired search parameters, then tap the Search button to run the search. A list of results will appear. To return to the main Transcriptions screen, tap the back arrow.
If a transcription is in the Marked for Review and Marked for Review 2 folders or Final and Final 2 folders it will appear in the search results twice.
The Search All results will each have an icon on the left side that represents where the job is in the workflow:
Dictation Status - The dictation is still being typed by the transcription company.
Marked for Review/Marked for Review 2 - The transcription has been delivered to the medical facility and is in one or both Review folders.
Preliminary - The transcription is ready for clinician review and signature.
Final/Final 2 - The transcription has been signed and is in one or both Final folders for additional processing (printing, faxing, etc.)
Repository - The transcription has completed the workflow. This is also known as Search All. The Folder field in the Information tab will be blank.
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The facility can customize the workflow and may not use all of the above folders.
To search only a specific workflow folder, tap the desired folder from the main Transcriptions screen, then tap the Search button. Select or type in the desired search parameters, then tap the Search button to run the search. A list of results will appear.
Search results can be sorted by Date Dictated, Patient Name, or Appointment Date, by tapping the Filter button.
Tap an item from the search results list to view the transcription details and text.
Tap the back arrow to return to the workflow folder view without the search criteria applied.
Transcription Viewer¶
Tap on one of the entries in any workflow folder or search results to view the transcription text and details. The Patient Name, Patient ID, Gender, Date of Birth, and Age are displayed in the top. Tap the back arrow above the patient name to return to the folder view or search results. The Action Menu button appears in the upper right corner.
Recorded dictations are stored on the phone for two weeks after the dictated date, but they cannot be listened to from the transcription viewer. To listen to a recorded dictation that is still saved on the device, go to its entry in the Patients tab.
The Transcription Viewer has three tabs: Information, Transcription, and Comments. Tap on the desired tab to open it, or swipe left or right to switch tabs. The Transcription Viewer opens to the Transcriptions tab by default. The tab that is being displayed is underlined.
Information Tab¶
The Information tab contains header information about the transcription and is broken into sections, similar to the Information tab on the Recording screen.
Please note that eSOne’s Patient Display functionality has been extended within the mobile app to the information sections of a transcription. Patient Displays allow administrators to customize which fields are displayed based on a transcription’s selected document type.
If configured, users will see different displays when viewing the information sections of a transcription.
If a document type includes read-only fields, these fields will appear on the screen in a light gray color and cannot be edited. The app will also check for required fields when saving or completing transcriptions. If one or more required fields is not filled out, a message appears indicating which ones. Names of required fields appear in red text.
At this time, Patient Displays only support the required fields setting for user fields.
Note
Please be aware that certain fields will always appear regardless of the document type, and some newer fields are not currently available for the mobile app and will not display.
Default fields:
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Document Type - Displays the document type of the transcription.
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Location - Displays the location of the appointment for the transcription.
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Demographic Information - Displays patient name, MRN, birth date, age, and gender.
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Appointment - Displays details related to the appointment, including the appointment date.
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Dictation Information - Displays the workflow folder the transcription is currently in, transcription ID, date dictated, and the dictating clinician.
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Signatures - Lists all clinicians who will sign the transcription. The date signed will appear next to or below the signing clinician's name after it has been signed.
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Associates - Lists all associates to receive a copy of the transcription.
Transcription Tab¶
The Transcription tab within the Transcription Viewer displays the text of the transcription.
Comments Tab¶
The Comments tab displays comments and comment tags on the transcription. The Comments tab will not appear if the managing transcription company or facility has not granted access to the user.
A red dot will appear on the Comments tab if the transcription has at least one comment or comment tag.
Action Menu¶
Tap the Action Menu button in the upper right corner to create a new dictation, edit, or complete a transcription.
New Dictation¶
Tap the Menu button then New Dictation to start a new dictation with the same demographic information as the original document. The Recording screen will open with the patient and demographics populated. The appointment date can be changed. Record the dictation as normal (see Dictating with eSOne Mobile for iOS).
When the new dictation is uploaded, a prompt will be presented to determine how or if the new dictation should be linked to the original transcription. The options are:
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Append to Dictation - The transcription text from the new dictation will be added to the end of the original transcription.
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Prepend to Dictation - The transcription from the new dictation will be inserted before the original transcription text.
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Upload as a New Dictation - The transcription text from the new dictation will not be linked to the transcription text from the original transcription; they will both appear as separate transcriptions.
The new dictation will create a separate transcription and transcription ID when appended or prepended, but will be linked to the original transcription. The two transcriptions will appear as one when viewed (after the new dictation has been typed and delivered by the transcription company).
Edit¶
The transcription text and demographics can be edited to correct mistakes or add additional information. By default, only documents that are in the Marked for Review and Preliminary Folders can be edited. The Edit option in the eSOne mobile app is intended for small or minor edits. If more extensive editing and formatting is needed, consider using InQuiry on a desktop computer.
To access the Edit screen, tap the Action Menu button at the top right corner of the transcription viewer, then choose Edit. The top header area will become orange and the transcription text and demographic fields will be editable.
To edit demographic fields, tap the Information tab while in edit mode. Tap on the field to open the keyboard or selection list, depending on the field type selected. The signatures, associates, comments, and comment tags cannot be edited in the eSOne mobile app; please use InQuiry to make those changes.
To edit the transcription text, tap the Transcription tab while in edit mode, then tap the transcription text to position the cursor and open the keyboard. A blinking cursor will mark the cursor position.
Tap the Action Menu then Undo Changes to cancel all unsaved changes made to the demographics and transcription text and return to the transcription viewer.
Switching between the Information and Transcription tabs in edit mode will not lose unsaved changes to either tab, but it is recommended to save often.
Use Save in the Action Menu to save changes to the demographics and transcription text and return to the transcription viewer. Tapping Complete in the Action Menu while editing will save changes and complete the job from the workflow folder.
If navigation back to the workflow folder is attempted prior to saving changes, a confirmation dialog box will be presented with the options to Cancel or Discard. To return to the editor to make additional changes and/or save changes, tap Cancel. To return to the workflow folder list without saving changes, tap Discard.
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Changes are not saved automatically.
Complete¶
Tap the Action Menu then Complete to progress the transcription to the next stage of the workflow. When the document is Completed from the Preliminary folder by the dictating clinician or additional authenticator, the electronic signature is also applied, if the provider is using that feature. When the document is completed from the final workflow folder, the transcription will be saved in the repository (also known as Search All).
When the transcription cannot be completed due to incomplete fields within the transcription text, a notification will appear. The Complete action will be canceled. The user can then enter edit mode to make the necessary adjustments then complete the transcription.
If the client is using workflow validation rules and the job fails validation, a message will appear upon completion, stating which validation rule failed. Depending on the setup of the validation rule, a warning may be given, which allows the user to cancel the complete action to edit the transcription or continue with the complete action and leave the transcription as-is; if the validation rule prevents completion the user must edit the transcription to meet validation requirements, unless the user has the rights to override the prevention.
The completion of a transcription cannot be undone. By default, eSOne Mobile will present a confirmation prompt before completing the transcription. This prompt can be disabled in the Settings tab.
Complete with Attestation¶
If the medical facility requires attestation statements from attending physicians (authenticators) signing transcriptions, the Complete action becomes Complete with attestation in the Action Menu.
After tapping Complete with attestation, the Attestation editor opens. The last used attestation template will automatically load. To change to a different template, tap Templates in the bottom left corner or Load Template from the Action Menu in the upper right corner. A list of available attestation templates will be presented. Tap on the desired template to load it. If edits need to be made to the attestation text, tap within the text to position the cursor and open the keyboard.
To delete all attestation text tap Remove Attestation. The attestation text can then be manually typed in by tapping in the white editor area, or a template can be selected again.
After the attestation text has been finalized, tap the Action Menu then Complete to apply the attestation template and signature and advance the transcription in the workflow.
Cancel¶
The Cancel button in the Action Menu closes the Action Menu without taking any action.
Dual Resident Attending Workflow¶
If the facility uses the dual resident/attending workflow, attending physicians (authenticators) will be allowed to complete documents in the workflow even if the dictating resident has not yet reviewed or approved the document. With this option, documentation can be completed more quickly if needed.
In this workflow, a transcription requiring an extra signature(s) will appear in the resident's and attending's Preliminary folders at the same time. Either the dictating resident or attending physician can review and edit the document (provided they have proper rights to location and document type). A review status will appear in the transcription list of the Preliminary folder to indicate if the job has been reviewed by the dictating resident, as shown highlighted in the image. Notes not requiring an additional signature will not display a status.
There are two paths this workflow can follow:
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Resident reviews/approves an outstanding transcription, then the attending completes.
- The resident can see the transcription in the Preliminary folder with an "Outstanding" status and can review and approve the transcription. After the resident completes the job, it is removed from their Preliminary folder.
- The attending will see the "Reviewed" status from the Preliminary transcription list and can complete the transcription. It will move on to the next workflow folder.
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Attending Completes an Unreviewed Transcription
- The attending will see the transcription in the Preliminary folder with an "Outstanding" status prior to the resident reviewing/approving the transcription.
- Once the attending completes the job, the transcription moves on in the workflow and out of their Preliminary folders. The next time the resident searches or refreshes their Preliminary folder, the transcription will not be available.
If the facility does not use the dual resident/attending workflow, transcriptions will not appear in the attending physician's (authenticator) Preliminary folder until after the dictating resident has approved the transcription and the review status will not appear.
The Settings Tab¶
Use the Settings tab to set default screens and behavior for the eSOne Mobile application.
Tap the Logout button to log out of the eSOne app entirely.
Support¶
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User Guide - Click to open and view the user guide within the app. After viewing the guide, tap Cancel in the upper left-hand corner.
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Help Desk Support - Contains contact details for support, along with the version number of the mobile app.
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Change Password - If the password does not meet the password requirements set for the client, the screen will display which ones have not been met after the user presses the Change button. Remember that InQuiry, InSync, and eSOne Mobile all use the same password.
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Contact Information - Change and verify the user's email address. When the address is changed, an email will be sent to verify the new email address. Tap the Resend button in the upper right corner to resend the verification email. If the user does not have a verified email address the Contact Information text in the Settings tab will be red.
Defaults¶
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Recording Screen - Choose which tab is selected when opening a patient appointment: Templates, Information, or History. Information is selected by default until changed here.
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Document Type - Select a default document type for all dictations. The document type can be changed on each dictation if needed. If "Prompt on Upload" is selected, eSOne Mobile will prompt you to select a document type when uploading a dictation that does not have one selected. "Prompt on Upload" is the default setting.
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Location - Select a default Location for all dictations. The Location can be changed on each dictation if needed. If "Prompt on Upload" is selected, eSOne Mobile will prompt you to select a Location when uploading a dictation that does not have one selected. "Prompt on Upload" is the default setting.
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Silence Detection - Select the length of time silence can be recorded before eSOne Mobile pauses the recording. The default value is "None" and recording will not automatically pause when silence is detected.
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Transcription Text Size - Select how large text is when viewing a transcription. Please note that this setting does not change the text size in all screens of the mobile app.
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Custom Encounter Field - Select an additional data field to be displayed to the right of the patient name on the appointment listing.
Favorites¶
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Document Types - Filter the document types that are available when choosing a document type for a dictation. If a facility has thirty document types, but a dictator only needs five of those document types, this setting is used to remove the other twenty-five from the list of document types. Tap the document name to toggle the favorite setting on (blue check mark) and off (no check mark).
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Locations - Filter the locations that are available when choosing a location for a dictation. If a facility has fifteen locations and a dictator only works at three of them, this setting is used to remove the other twelve from the list of possible locations.
Confirmations¶
- Confirm Uploads and Confirm Logout - Turn the confirmation pop-up for those actions on or off.
Security¶
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Save Login - Save the username to avoid having to enter it at each log in.
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Save Password - Save the password to avoid having to enter it at each log in. This option will be disabled if the client does not allow password saving.
Warning
When 'Save Password' is enabled, anyone with access to the device can access the eSOne account and the confidential medical records in it.
Accounts¶
eSOne Mobile can access user accounts across multiple medical facilities by linking accounts. The Accounts list includes all Linked accounts and allows the user to quickly switch between user profiles.
Tap Add Account Site to link a new user account. eSOne Mobile will prompt for the username, password and client for the initial setup. The new linked account will appear in the Accounts list with the full client name, followed by the user's first and last name.
To switch to a linked account, tap on the desired account profile; login credentials are not required to switch to a linked account where credential saving has been enabled. A check mark indicates the current logged-in account. Patients and transcriptions in those respective tabs will now show data for the current logged-in account only.
To remove a linked account, tap the Delete button next to the account to be removed.
Inpatient Workflow¶
This optional feature is active only if requested by the client, and is not available for all users.
The inpatient workflow is an alternative scheduling method that lists patients based on inpatient encounters, rather than listing patients by appointment.
For example, a physician is required to make regular rounds to all patients admitted to Critical Care. The inpatient workflow allows the physician to easily track which patients are on his ward, and if he has dictated on them today, or if he still needs to visit them. Inpatient also allows the physician to clear his schedule manually when he needs to see patients more frequently.
To switch between the standard appointment screen and the inpatient workflow, tap the Filter button on the upper right corner of the Patients screen, then tap Inpatient in the Mode section. To change back to the outpatient appointments view, tap the Filter button then tap Schedule (OutPatient).
Inpatient Views¶
The default inpatient view is "My Patients" which lists all patients whose inpatient counter uses the work list scheduling resource assigned to the logged-in user. eSOne Mobile can also list inpatient encounters by Author Groups or Location Resource. To change views between My Patients, Author Groups and Locations, tap the Filter button. The Author Groups section will first list My Patients, followed by all Author Groups setup for the client. The Locations section follows, listing all inpatient location resources for the client. Tap on a view to load it in the Patients tab; a check mark will indicate which view is selected.
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My Patients - Displays all patient encounters linked to the default schedule resource of the logged-in user. This is the default view in inpatient mode.
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Author Groups - Use Author Groups to group patients based on the schedule resource. Tap an Author Group name to view all patients for all users enrolled in this group. You do not have be enrolled in a group to view the patients list and create dictations. Enrolling in a group allows other users to view your patients in the Author Group. Tap the slider button to enroll and disenroll.
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Locations - Use Locations to show all inpatient encounters based on the location resource, regardless of the associated schedule resource.
Sort Patient List¶
Use the Sort option in the Filter menu to order the inpatient list based on:
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Treatment Status - Patients not marked as Treated will appear at the top of the list, Treated patients will appear at the bottom.
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Patient Full Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' full names (if the first names match then the middle initial and/or last names will be used to further order them).
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Patient Last Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' last names, but will still appear in "First name Last name" format in the schedule list.
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Patient First Name - Patients will be ordered alphabetically by the patients' first names.
Treatment Status¶
Patients who have received treatment are marked with a bandage icon. The checkmark still indicates a completed dictation; the microphone indicates a dictation on hold.
Note
Inpatient encounters do not use the Cloud Icon.
Patients are automatically marked as treated when a dictation has been started. The treatment status can be toggled on and off using the Set treatment status option in the Action menu of the Transcription Viewer.
To remove the Treatment Status icon from all patients, press the x icon from the patient list.
Add and Remove Patients¶
Patients can be added to the inpatient list by tapping the Add button. Search for an existing encounter by entering the Patient ID, Patient Name, and/or Order Number. Tap the Search button to run the search and view matches. Tap on the patient in the search result to begin a new dictation. If no match is found the user is notified and asked if a new dictation should be created using the search criteria. Tap Cancel to return to the Search window; tap Use to apply the search criteria to the appropriate fields in a new dictation.
To remove patients from a work list, choose Remove from my work list in the Transcription Viewer menu.
Language Access¶
Language access provides clinicians and their patients with access to live interpreters if a language barrier presents itself during a visit. With the click of a button, the clinician has immediate access to a live person who will provide verbal interpretation. This instant access results in more accurate visit outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.
If your organization is interested in making this feature available to your users, please contact your DeliverHealth representative.
How it Works¶
To use the feature, click the Interpreters tab icon at the bottom of the screen.
The Interpreter tab will open. There are three ways to proceed:
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select a patient from the list
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search for a patient
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call an interpreter without selecting a patient
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This option only appears if a client has been configured for language access.
Selecting a Patient from the List¶
When the Interpreters tab opens, a list of patients from today’s schedule appears.
To begin:
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Select a patient. The list of available languages opens. Scroll to view more.
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Tap a language to select it. The call to the interpreter will immediately begin and will be played via speaker phone.
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Begin the conversation between you and the patient.
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To hang up the call, tap the red end call button.
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Tap End Call to confirm or Cancel to continue the call.
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If an incoming call is received during an active interpreter session, the interpreter call will continue whether you ignore the call, let the call continue to ring, or answer the call.
Searching for a Patient¶
Use the Search button to search for any patient in your client system, including patients on today’s schedule.
To search, enter the Patient ID, Patient Name, or Account Number, or any combination of the three. The matching results will be returned, showing the patient’s name, id, and birth date. Select a patient, then a language, to call an interpreter.
Calling an Interpreter Directly¶
If immediate access is needed for an interpreter, use the Call Interpreter button.
Select a language, then a call will be placed to an interpreter.
Messages Tab¶
Clients who use DeliverHealth for medical coding can enable a Messages tab in the eSOne mobile app. This tab allows providers to receive messages from medical coders and send replies, shortening the turnaround time for coder queries and finalizing billing sooner.
The top of the Messages tab contains a count of message threads that have not been replied to. When the provider sends a reply to a message the message count will decrease. When a new message is received from a coder the message count will increase.
Tap the Search icon to filter messages by patient ID, patient name, or account number. The search is performed as characters are typed. Press the clear icon in the text box to clear the filter criteria, or the close icon to close the search box.
Worksheet List¶
Messages received for the same patient and account number are grouped together in one thread, referred to as a "worksheet". The worksheet list is grouped and sorted descending by the date of the last sent or received message, then sorted by the time the message was sent/received, then by full patient name.
Worksheets are color-coded in the worksheet list.
- Teal - The last message was an incoming message from a coder and has not been replied to.
- Gray - The last message was an outgoing reply to the coder.
Worksheet Contents¶
Each worksheet in the list displays details about the patient, visit, and the type of message.
- Patient MRN, Visit date, and Name: The patient ID and visit/appointment date.
- Message type: The last incoming or outgoing message type; "Query" for an incoming message from a coder and "Reply" for an outgoing message to a coder.
- Message text: The contents of the last message received or sent.
Worksheet Message Thread¶
Tap on a worksheet to read all associated messages and find additional patient and visit information.
The patient name, MRN and visit date are displayed above the message thread. Tap the information icon to view additional patient demographic information.
To return to the Worksheet List, tap the back arrow in the upper left corner.
Message Contents¶
Messages are grouped in ascending order by the date sent/received, then ordered ascending by time. The message thread will automatically scroll to the bottom to display the most recent message.
Each incoming and outgoing message is color-coded.
- Yellow: An incoming query from a coder.
- Teal: A reply from the provider to the coder.
If the coder has multiple queries, a new message will be sent for each query.
Replying to the Coder¶
Underneath the message thread are quick-reply options; scroll left and right to see all options. Tap a quick-reply to send the message to the coder. The quick-reply text cannot be edited and will be sent immediately.
Alternately, custom text can be typed. Tap the "Write a message..." text box to open the on-screen keyboard. Tap the Send button to send the message to the coder.
Once the coder's query has been resolved or the message has timed-out (duration determined by the client), the worksheet will no longer appear in the message list. It is important to reply promptly to ensure coding is completed efficiently.
If a worksheet message thread is open when the query is resolved or coding is completed, you will be returned to the worksheet list and a message will be given explaining the selected worksheet no longer needs review.
Reminder Messages¶
If the client is configured to send reminder messages, the coder query messages will be resent to the provider in configured intervals until the worksheet no longer requires review.
Notifications¶
The eSOne mobile app can send notifications, alerting users when new messages are received from coders.
Note
The user must have the esOne mobile app running and logged in to receive notifications.
Tap on Notification Settings in the Settings tab to open the system app notifications settings for the eSOne mobile app. Each time a new message or reminder message is received the enabled notification(s) will apply.
Tap the notification to open the Messages tab. If you are not currently logged in to the eSOne mobile app, you will be prompted for login credentials.
Updating eSOne Mobile¶
To update eSOne Mobile to the newest version, open the Apple App Store application from your device, search for eSOne Mobile, tap the Update button, if available. If your app is up to date, a View button will appear. If you would like the application to auto-update, mark the check box to enable auto update start the Settings app, tap App Store, turn on App Updates.
Beta Testing the eSOne Mobile App¶
If you are interested in receiving pre-released versions of the app, we encourage you to sign up for the beta testing program. This gives you the opportunity to preview upcoming releases and provide feedback.
Register for the beta testing program by emailing beta@deliverhealth.com. Request enrollment in the iOS eSOne Mobile beta testing program and provide the email address you would like enrollment instructions to be sent to. After eSOne has enrolled you, you will receive installation instructions from TestFlight.
As beta versions of the app become available you will be able to download them from the TestFlight app. You can submit feedback, including what you like/dislike about the app, new features you would like to see, usability comments, etc., by submitting feedback in the TestFlight app or emailing beta@deliverhealth.com.
Versions of the app released to beta testers are still in the development stages and may not fully represent the version to be released to the public. You can leave the beta testing program at any time. In the TestFlight app tap eSOne, scroll down to the bottom in the Developer section, then tap Stop Testing.
Removing eSOne Mobile¶
Remove eSOne Mobile the same way as any other application on your iOS device. From the Home Screen touch and hold the eSOne Mobile icon then tap Remove App.
Troubleshooting and FAQ¶
Q: My dictations are interrupted when I receive a phone call on my iPhone; how do I stop this from happening?
A: By design, Apple does not allow our application to block incoming phone calls while you are dictating. You will not lose any work if a phone call comes in while dictating. When the Accept/Message/Reject screen pops up, recording will pause. You will be returned to the record screen upon ending or rejecting the phone call. You can then resume dictating by pressing the Record button.
If you have concerns about incoming phone calls while dictating, you can switch your phone to 'Airplane Mode' or 'Do Not Disturb' and turn on Wi-Fi.
Q: How do I get a list of my appointments to show up on my device?
A: Your transcription company can do this manually, or we can set up an export from the software your facility uses for scheduling. ShadowLink, an eSOne application, can import information delivered to us by your facility into our system.
Q: My appointments are gone or are not appearing as they should.
A: There are two common causes of this problem. The most frequent is that the filter view has been changed. Please see Appointment Filters for filtering information. There could also be an issue with the way appointments have been uploaded to our system from your facility’s scheduling software or EHR. Please call our Help Desk at 1-800-858-0080 to help resolve this issue.
Q: How is my data protected in the app?
A: All data that is stored on the device is protected by Apple's AES 256-bit crypto engine. Additionally, all the data that is transferred over the Internet is encrypted by a TLS connection, the same protection that banks use to give you safe and secure access to your accounts. Both mechanisms ensure that data-at-rest and data-in-motion are always secure when you use eSOne Mobile.
The encryption keys are derived from the pass code that you set to lock your device, therefore using an alpha-numeric password is much more secure than a four-digit PIN.
Q: Why am I logged out every time I switch to a different app then return to the eSOne app?
A: For security reasons, the application will log you out when switching apps or minimizing the app. We do offer a feature that allows users to remain logged in during other mobile activity as long as the eSOne app is still running. The managing MTSO or client must enable this feature.
Q: How long is a dictation that I have put on hold and not uploaded kept on the device?
A: An On-hold dictation stays on the device until you complete it. There is no expiration on saved dictations. However, if the app is uninstalled from the device, any on-hold dictations will be permanently deleted.
Q: How long are the audio files saved on my device after I dictate and upload them?
A: eSOne Mobile keeps dictations for two weeks.
Q: My device stopped recording and is preventing me from making any more recordings. What is happening?
A: Your device does not have enough storage space to save the audio files. Remove files or programs from the device until there is enough memory to save additional dictations.
Q: I pressed the Record button but nothing is being recorded and the dictation playback buttons do not appear. Why?
A: The eSOne Mobile app must have permission to use the microphone. To ensure it is enabled, go to your device’s Settings menu, then tap Apps. Find and tap on the eSOne Mobile application, then tap Permissions. Make sure permissions for all three settings (Microphone, Phone, and Storage) are enabled.
Ended: eSOne Mobile for iOS
InQuiry ↵
Introduction to InQuiry¶
Note
This InQuiry user guide is currently being edited and is updated frequently. Please check back often for the most updated user guide.
InQuiry is a highly customizable HIPAA-compliant web-based application with various features that allows health care providers to attend live scribe sessions, as well as review, edit, search, and electronically authenticate transcriptions. InQuiry integrates a patient demographic database, referring physician information, and the facility's Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. This allows health care providers to quickly and easily complete a quality document. Using InQuiry can help produce a document that is more reliable and consistent than one produced with traditional transcription services.
Requirements¶
For optimal compatibility, your system must meet the following software and hardware requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows 10
- RAM: 1 GB or more
- Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Firefox
- A monitor capable of displaying a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
- Internet Bandwidth: 3 Mbps download; 1 Mbps upload or greater
Recommended Requirements:
- Windows 10 or higher
- RAM: 4 GB or more
- Web Browser: Chrome, Edge, Firefox
- A monitor capable of displaying a resolution of 1366x768 pixels or higher
- Internet Bandwidth: 3 Mbps download; 1 Mbps upload or greater
- Sound Card with Speakers (or Stereo Headphones)
Logging In to InQuiry¶
InQuiry is a web-based application that can be accessed from a web browser. Obtain a username, password, and client code from your company's system administrator prior to logging into InQuiry.
Navigate to the proper regional website:
Australia https://www.escription-one.com.au/inquiry/
Canada https://www.escription-one.ca/inquiry/
United States https://www.escription-one.com/inquiry/
Log into InQuiry with the User, Password, and Client information provided by the Transcription Company or system administrators. All three fields are required to access the InQuiry website. eSOne recommends users keep login information confidential and not share login information with other users.
If Single Sign On (SSO) has been enabled for your client, please see the eSOne SSO Configuration and User Guide for more details.
If multi-factor authentication (MFA) has been enabled for your client, please see Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication.
The Forgot Password? link next to the Login button allows users who have saved a valid email address to receive password reset instructions by email if it is lost or forgotten. For more information see Email Verification and Password Reset.
Once successfully logged in, InQuiry displays the Home tab. The navigation tabs appear along the left side of the InQuiry website. These tabs are persistent throughout the InQuiry application and allow users to quickly navigate to the most commonly accessed destinations. Each navigation tab is explored individually as each has a unique function in the overall application. Not all Navigation tabs are available to all users.
Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Note
Other authentication apps may work, but Auth0 Guardian is the only officially supported authentication app used by eSOne.
Multi-factor authentication is another way to verify a your identity, adding an extra level of security to the login process. If your client has MFA enabled there will be a one-time procedure that requires you to download an authentication application called Auth0 Guardian onto your mobile device and create an account. Subsequent log ins will only require you to accept a notification sent to your mobile device. This one-time procedure does not need to be repeated for each client app.
MFA Initial Setup
- Navigate to the InQuiry log in page.
- Enter your username, password, and client code and click Log In or press Enter.
- Download the Auth0 Guardian app.
- If the Auth0 Guardian app is not installed on your phone, install it from the Apple store (for iPhone) or Google Play (for Android). Choose the appropriate button from the InQuiry log in page to view the app in the store, or search for 'Auth0 Guardian' in the app store.
- Open the Auth0 Guardian app after installation has completed.
- In InQuiry, click Continue on the 'Secure Your Account' screen to proceed.
- Scan the Activation (QR) code.
- Next, use the authentication app to scan the activation code that appears in InQuiry by holding your phone up to the code. This will link the authentication app to your InQuiry application.
- If the scanner does not automatically open, you may need to click the plus button at the top of the Guardian screen to add a new account.
- Copy the Recovery Code.
- After scanning the code, you will receive a recovery code (in InQuiry). If you need to log in and do not have your mobile device, you can paste or enter this code to access InQuiry. Copy the code and keep it somewhere safe.
- If this is the first time you are using Auth0, the authentication app will also provide a recovery code for you to copy to a secure location.
- Click the check box indicating that you have recorded the code, then click Continue.
You now have an account to which a notification request will be sent each time you log in to InQuiry or the eSOne mobile apps.
You have successfully set up multi-factor authentication. Remember to have your phone nearby when you log in from now on. See the next section for details.
Logging in with Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Once you have completed the initial MFA setup process above, you will subsequently log in to InQuiry as shown in the steps below:
- In InQuiry, enter your login credentials.
- The 'Verify Your Identity' screen opens, indicating that a notification has been sent to your phone and is awaiting confirmation.
- Tap Allow in the banner notification or in the Guardian app.
After successful authentication, you will automatically be logged into InQuiry.
If you do not receive the notification, you can have the notification resent, or you can choose Manually Enter Code.
Open the Guardian app and choose your InQuiry profile. Enter the code from the bottom of the Guardian app into InQuiry.
Click Continue to complete the log in process.
Administrators can reset MFA in Client Maintenance for users who cannot log in with MFA after having done so previously.
Email Verification¶
Upon login, if the user has not already entered and validated an email address, a notification window will appear asking for an email address, along with an alert in the upper right corner. This email address is used for the reset password process.
The email address is not required, and the email verification window can be closed by pressing the Cancel button. However, the user will continue to be prompted for their email address at each subsequent login.
The user can type an email address in the Email Verification window and press the Verify button. This will send a verification email to that email address containing a link. When the link is clicked the email address will be verified and the user will no longer be prompted to enter and verify an email address. If the user saves an email address but does not verify it by clicking the link the verification email, they will continue to see an orange alert icon in the upper right corner of InQuiry. This icon can be clicked to open the Email Verification window. The alert icon will be removed after an email address has been verified.
If an email address needs to be edited the user can click on the gear icon to open the Settings menu, click Preferences, then edit or enter an email address in the Password Reset Email field. The verification process will need to be repeated.
Password Reset¶
If the user has forgotten their password, it can be reset using the steps below. A verified email address is required to reset an InQuiry password (see Email Verification).
- On the login screen, enter the Username and Client code, then click Forgot Password?
- On the 'Forgot Password' screen click either the Send Email button or Have reset code? link (if a reset code has already been received via email). An email will be sent to the user's verified email address with instructions and a link for resetting the password.
- Click the link in the email to open the 'Reset Password' screen with the reset code populated. Enter the remaining information, then click the Reset Password button. If 'Have reset code?' was clicked, the 'Reset Password' screen appears without the reset code filled in. Enter the code from the email and remaining information, then click the Reset Password button.
- If the password is successfully changed a confirmation message will appear. Return to the InQuiry log in page to log in with the new password.
Home Tab¶
The Home tab is the first view after logging in and allows a quick view of the status of transcriptions, reports, and services.
Workflow Summary¶
The Workflow summary provides a graphical representation and numerical count of documents as they go through the workflow. Only active folders are displayed in the workflow summary. Active folders the user does not have access to are shaded gray and do not open the folder when clicked. Only Documents the user has access to are counted in the summary.
Click on a workflow folder to navigate to the folder, where transcriptions can be viewed, edited, printed, signed, and more. The workflow summary persists across the top of the page when viewing any workflow folder to allow for easy navigation throughout the workflow. Jobs that have been completed from the last workflow folder are only viewable in Search All, but jobs still in the workflow can also be found in Search All.
Note
The labels of workflow folders are customizable for the client and may not match was is displayed in this user guide.
At a Glance¶
This dashboard provides summaries of information to help the user focus on areas of importance. The dashboard can be customized to include only relevant summary cards. Click the Customize button and check the boxes for each summary box to be displayed on the Home tab of InQuiry. Summary boxes can be rearranged by placing the cursor in the box where the cross arrows appear, hold down the left mouse button and drag the box into place.
The available summaries include:
- Latest News - News and announcements from the Medical Transcription Services Organization (MTSO).
- Top Priority Transcriptions for Sign Off - Displays the four oldest transcriptions in the Preliminary folder. Click on View All to navigate to the Preliminary Folder. This card is only available if the user has access to the Preliminary folder.
- Recent Reports - Displays the last three reports that were scheduled to run (does not include one-time-run reports). Click on a report title to open the report or View All to open the Scheduled Reports tab to run a new report.
- Dictation Stat vs Normal - Displays a bar graph illustrating the number of dictation minutes for STAT and non-STAT jobs for a comparison view.
- Quick Guides - Provides links to useful guides, forms, and user guides.
- Fax Summary - Displays a count of queued and failed faxes. Clicking on Queued Faxes or Failed Faxes will run a query for all queued or failed faxes, respectively.
Patients¶
The Patients tab provides a daily view of patient appointments and the option to record dictations for appointments directly from InQuiry. The schedule view is only available to clients who provide an appointment data feed.
Upon opening the Patients tab, the current day's schedule loads based on schedule resources assigned to the logged-in user and the appointment data feed received from the client.
Patient Appointment Filter¶
To find a particular patient appointment, enter filter criteria in the filter box and press Enter or click .
Only the data fields displayed in the grid will be searched for matches. Clear the search box to display all appointments for the chosen date. A patient search cannot be performed without an appointment date.
Multiple data types can be searched at once by separating the data with a space. For example, to find an appointment with "Knee" in the appointment reason field and "Derk" in the patient name, type "knee Der" in the search text box.
Click Advanced Search to enter additional search parameters.
- Contains - Search by full or partial data to match in any data field displayed in the search results grid.
- Patient First Name - Search by the patient's full or partial first name.
- Patient Last Name - Search by the patient's full or partial last name.
- Patient ID - Search by the patient's full or partial MRN.
- Appointment Date - Select a single date to search for the patient. This field is required.
- Resources - Specify which appointment resource code to filter by. Only resource codes assigned to the user will be displayed in the selection list. Select All to show matches from all resource codes.
- Order Number - Search by the full or partial appointment order number.
Click the clear button to remove all advanced search criteria and display all appointments for the selected date, or search to perform the patient search.
Tip
If the search criteria needs to be removed from Advanced Search use the clear button in the Advanced Search window; clearing the Search text box will not clear the Advanced Search criteria.
Patients Data Grid¶
The data grid displays patient appointments that match the search criteria and can be customized by changing the included fields, grouping, and sorting.
- Filter Results - Allows filters to be applied to the appointments for the given date.
- Advanced Search - Opens the Advanced Search window to apply search criteria to specific data fields.
- Searched for - Displays the submitted search criteria from Advanced Search.
- On-hold Dictation Indicator - A yellow dot appears in the Patients tab of the left navigation menu when a dictation has been recorded but not uploaded.
- Appointment Date - Type a date into the text field or click the calendar icon to choose a date from the calendar.
- Results - Displays a count of matching appointment records.
- Refresh - The refresh button performs the same search again.
- Default Layout - Resets the data grid to the default layout, removing any changes previously made to the included columns, grouping, and sorting.
- Choose Columns - Opens the Column Chooser. Drag columns from the chooser to the desired location in the grid to add a new column. Drag a column from the grid to the Column Chooser to remove a column.
- Results per page - Choose how many appointment records to return per grid page.
- Group - Drag any column header from the grid or Choose Columns window to the grouping row to group the results based on that data criteria. For example, drag Location to the grouping row to group all appointments at the same location together. Multiple groups can be added. Groups will automatically be used to sort the data. Click the group column to toggle between ascending and descending order.
- Sort - Click any column header to sort results by data in that column. Click the column header again to toggle between ascending and descending order. The sort order will be identified by an up arrow (ascending) or down arrow (descending). To sort by multiple columns hold the Shift key while clicking the column headers; data is sorted by the first column added to the sort, then by the second column added, and so on. To remove the sort from a column hold the Ctrl key while clicking the column header.
- Expand Group - Click + at the head of a collapsed group to display all records within the group.
- Collapse Group - Click - at the head of an expanded group to hide all records within the group.
- Status - Displays the dictation state for the corresponding appointment.
Blank - No dictations have been started or received for the appointment.
The appointment has a dictation that has been started but not yet uploaded.
A dictation has been uploaded for this appointment from another device.
A recorded dictation for this appointment has been successfully uploaded from this device. - Expand all - Click to display all records for all groups.
- Collapse all - Click to hide records for all groups.
- Actions - A list of available actions to take. The default action is to view appointment details.
- Reorder - Drag and drop columns to reorder grid columns.
- Remove Column - Hover the mouse pointer over the column header and click X, or drag the column into the Choose Columns window to remove it from the grid.
Patients Actions¶
Two actions can be performed in the Patients tab. The default action will be performed when the Actions column text is clicked. Click the Actions menu expansion button to display an additional option.
View Appointment Info¶
The default action in the Patients grid is to view the appointment details. Click View Appointment Info in the Actions column to open a read-only view of appointment information.
InQuiry Dictation¶
Dictations can be recorded and uploaded directly from InQuiry. A microphone device is required. Choose Record from the Actions menu to begin a new dictation or resume an on-hold dictation for the corresponding appointment. Dictations cannot be recorded without an appointment.
The New Dictation record window will open displaying the Patient ID, name and appointment date. The document type and location can be selected. If the user or client has a default document type and/or location, those will be pre-selected, but can be changed using the selection list. The STAT check-box allows the STAT status to be toggled on and off. Marking a dictation as STAT may incur additional charges.
Recording and Playback Controls¶
Click Start or the Record button to begin recording. Access to the microphone must be granted to continue. There will be a slight delay while the microphone initializes. Audio is being recorded when "Duration" is displayed below the recording controls.
The Stop buttons become active when recording or playback begins. Press either button to stop recording. Recording can be resume by pressing either record button. Additional dictation will always append to the end of the recording.
The recorded audio can be played back after recording has stopped. Press any of the three Play buttons to begin playback. The seek bar slider can be used to change the position of the playback, but does not change where additional recorded audio is inserted.
To increase or decrease the playback volume, hover the mouse over the speaker icon to open the volume slider, then click or slide the volume position as needed. Click the speaker icon to mute the playback volume.
Upload Dictations¶
After recording the dictation press the Complete button to upload it to eSOne. The New Dictation window will remain open until the upload has completed and a confirmation window appears. The appointment will display a check-mark in the Status column to indicate a dictation has been completed from InQuiry on this device.
An uploaded dictation cannot be played back from the Patients tab. Navigate to the Dictations folder in the InQuiry Workflow tab to play the dictation (note that the folder may have a different name).
If additional dictations are needed for the same appointment, select Record from the actions menu. Subsequent dictations will not be appended to the first dictation at the time of upload, but can be appended later in the workflow.
Save and Delete Dictations¶
To save a started dictation without uploading it, press On Hold. A confirmation message will display and the Status column will indicate a dictation has been placed on hold.
The left navigation menu will also have a yellow dot to indicate there is at least one dictation on hold in the Patients tab.
To complete or add to an on-hold dictation, choose Record from the Actions menu for the given appointment. The saved dictation will load. Press Record to append additional audio to the end of the dictation or Complete the dictation to upload it to eSOne.
To delete a started or on-hold dictation open the record window, click Cancel, Delete, Close or press the Esc key.
A dialog will prompt for an action: Place Dictation on Hold, Complete Dictation, or Delete Dictation. Choose Delete Dictation to remove the dictation without uploading it to eSOne. Once the dictation has been deleted it cannot be restored.
Scribe¶
DeliverHealth’s Synchronous Scribe solution lifts the burden of documentation so providers can focus on what matters most – spending time on patient care. Providers connect with our highly trained medical scribes in real time. The scribes listen to the encounter and create a structured EHR note for physicians to review and sign off on.
Starting and Joining a Scribe Room¶
To create a virtual Sync Scribe room, click on the Join button. The call settings will load prior to the room opening.
If multiple cameras, microphones, or speakers are connected choose which devices to use by expanding the selection list for each device. If only one device is found it will be selected by default. Devices can also be changed after joining the scribe room.
The camera is turned off and the microphone is muted prior to joining the scribe room. Click on the microphone icon in the camera preview window to toggle mute on and off. Click on the camera icon to toggle the camera on and off. When the camera is turned on a preview will appear.
Click Start call to join the scribe room and begin the call.
Tip
The browser will request permission to use the camera and microphone upon starting the first call. Permission must be granted to join a synchronous scribe call. If permission is granted and saved, access will not need to be granted for each call.
Scribe Room Notification¶
Multiple scribes may join the scribe room, but only one provider can join. If a scribe begins the call before the provider, the provider will receive a pop-up notification in InQuiry, similar to report notifications, stating the scribe room has been opened and by whom. This notification is only presented when the provider is not in the Scribe tab.
The notification contains a link to join the scribe room directly. Scribe rooms can also be joined by navigating to the Scribe tab, then click Join.
Scribe Room Controls¶
The scribe room offers features for audio, video and screen-share, with a simple layout to allow for easy interaction with the scribe and focused attention on the patient.
Microphone Controls
- Click Unmute and Mute to toggle the microphone on and off.
- Click to expand the microphone device list and choose a different microphone.
Camera Controls
- Click Turn on and Turn off to toggle the camera on and off.
- Click to expand the camera device list and choose a different camera.
Present
- Click Present to share a browser tab, Window, or Entire Screen with the scribe room participants.
- Upon clicking Present, the provider can choose which content to share.
- Click Stop Presenting to end screen-share.
End Call
- Click to end the call.
People Click to view a list of room participants.
- The participant list will replace the chat feed. Click Chat to return to the feed.
Chat Click to read and send scribe room messages.
- Messages received from other participants will include their name.
- Messages are shown in ascending order by time received with the newest message at the bottom.
- To send a message, type in the text box and press Enter or click .
- The chat history is deleted daily at midnight.
- The chat feed replaces the participant list. Click People to return to the list.
If a scribe has not joined the room, the provider's camera feed or initials will be displayed in the main camera box, depending on if the camera is enabled. Once a scribe has joined the room their camera feed or initials will fill the camera box and the provider's camera feed or initials will be displayed in the lower right corner of the camera box.
Alert
It is important that the provider unmute their microphone prior to beginning the patient interaction to ensure the scribe does not miss important details.
Once all participants have entered the scribe room the provider can unmute their microphone and proceed with the patient appointment as normal. The scribe will create the medical documentation in real-time.
Click to leave the scribe room. Each participant must leave the call to fully close the scribe room. Participants can rejoin the call in the same manner they originally joined.
Search All¶
The Search All tab allows users to search for transcriptions without knowing specifically where that document is in the workflow. It is also the only way to locate transcriptions that have been completed from all workflow folders and into the Search All repository. Documents located with the Search All feature can be interacted with normally. Users are not automatically granted access to the Search All folder. The label of the Search All folder can be changed by the client.
There are three sub-tabs in the Search All folder. Hover the mouse over the Search All tab to expand the list of sub-tabs.
- Basic Search: Search for transcriptions in any stage of the workflow or Search All repository.
- Invalidated: Search for transcriptions that have been removed from the workflow or "deleted." By default, users do not have access to this sub-tab.
- Faxes: Opens the Manage Faxes tab. Search for and view the status of fax jobs, clear fax errors, and re-fax jobs. Manage Faxes can also be opened from the Faxes tab of the navigation menu.
Click the desired sub-tab to navigate to that page. After one of the sub-tabs is loaded the three Search All sub-tabs will appear at the top of the page to allow for easy navigation between searches.
Basic Search¶
Transcriptions currently in or completed through the workflow can be searched for in Basic Search. This is helpful when searching for a transcription without knowing the current workflow status.
Upon opening Basic Search, the Advanced Search parameters window is presented. Data is not returned until a search is submitted. If the Advanced Search window is closed without submitting a search, the data grid will be empty. Click on Advanced Search to enter criteria and submit a search.
An Advanced Search must be submitted to further filter the search results. A search can be submitted without defining search criteria, but this will return all transcriptions the user has access to, which could result in a lengthy load time or a time-out. The Advanced Search is used to define criteria to ensure relevant transcriptions are returned in the data grid.
Building a Search¶
All fields in the Advanced Search window are optional and all fields, except for "Contains", will search specific data fields. Criteria entered in "Contains" will filter transcriptions returned by the other search criteria and will only match data in the fields displayed in the data grid. Fields can be added to and removed from the data grid before or after search results have been returned. See Data Grid for more details.
- Contains - Filter by full or partial data to match in all or a specified field of the search results data grid; criteria entered here will also appear in the Search text box above the data grid and vice versa. See Filter Search Results below for additional details.
- Patient ID - Search by the patient's full or partial MRN.
- Patient Name - Search by the patient's first, last or full name. Partial and full matches will be returned.
- Location - Select a location to filter on based on the visit location. Select All to search across all locations.
- Clinician - Filter results based on the dictating clinician. To search for a clinician enter a sequence of characters in the search box. The more characters you enter, the more refined your search becomes. You can use alphanumeric and special characters, including spaces, apostrophes, and parentheses. Both first and last names are searched.
- Document Type - Filter results based on the document type. Select "All" to include all document types or choose one document type to find jobs with only that document type.
- Transcription ID - Search for a specific transcription with the full Transcription ID.
- Receipt - Search for a transcription with the full Receipt Code.
- Date Dictated - Enter a start date range to filter the search results based on the Date Dictated. Both date fields are optional and a start or end date can be submitted without the other.
Click clear to remove all advanced search criteria, or search to run the query.
Search criteria submitted in Advanced Search will be displayed under the Filter Results box as a reference.
As an example, searching for the location "East" returned 575 records.
Filter Search Results¶
Once a search has been submitted and data is returned in the grid, a filter can be applied to further refine the results. Criteria entered in the Filter Results text box will be compared to results in the data grid. Any partial or full matches will remain in the data grid and non-matches will be filtered out. If the filter matches a data field on the transcription but is not displayed in the grid, the transcription will be filtered out and removed from the data grid.
To filter across all data fields in the grid, enter the criteria in the filter box. Continuing the example from Building a Search, filtering for "123" returns 66 records with "123" in multiple data fields. The Order Number column has been added to the grid for this example.
To restrict the filter to a particular data field, call out the field name in quotes, followed by a colon, then the data in quotes. The field name must match the header in the data grid. For example, to find records with "123" in the Order Number only, enter "Order Number":"123". Now the results have been filtered down to 40 records.
Multiple filters can be applied by separating the data with a space. All filter criteria must be met. For example, filtering the original search results for "123" in the Order Number, a Document Type of "Chart", and "Mel" in any of the fields in the grid returns 3 results. Note: The Document Type search in Advanced Search could have been used instead of the Document Type filter.
When an additional field is added to the grid, the filters take that field into consideration. For example, the Comment field is added to the grid. "Mel" was found in the comments for a new transcription, which has now been added to the data grid.
Data Grid¶
The data grid displays transcriptions that match the search criteria and can be customized by changing the included fields, grouping, sorting, and how many results are displayed on each page. Actions can be taken for individual transcriptions or in bulk by selecting multiple or all transcriptions.
- Filter Results - Allows filters to be applied to data in the grid. Columns with the matching data must be in the grid to match the filter. See Filter Search Results for more details.
- Advanced Search - Opens the Advanced Search window to specify search criteria. See Building a Search for more details.
- Select All - Toggles between selecting and unselecting all transcriptions on the current page of the search results. Transcriptions on prior and subsequent pages are not selected. Transcriptions with "Dictations" status will not be selected with this option because bulk actions cannot be applied to dictations not yet typed.
- Bulk Actions - Choose an action to apply to selected transcriptions. See Basic Search Actions for more information.
- Results - Displays a count of matching appointment records.
- Refresh - The refresh button performs the same search again.
- Default Layout - Resets the data grid to the default layout, removing any changes previously made to the included columns, grouping, and sorting.
- Choose Columns - Opens the Column Chooser. Drag columns from the chooser to the desired location in the grid to add a new column. Drag a column from the grid to the Column Chooser to remove a column.
- Results per page - Choose how many appointment records to return per grid page.
- Group - Drag any column header from the grid or Choose Columns window to the grouping row to group the results based on that data criteria. For example, drag Location to the grouping row to group all appointments at the same location together. Multiple groups can be added. Groups will automatically be used to sort the data. Click the group column to toggle between ascending and descending order.
- Reorder - Drag and drop columns to reorder grid columns.
- Sort - Click any column header to sort results by data in that column. Click the column header again to toggle between ascending and descending order. The sort order will be identified by an up arrow (ascending) or down arrow (descending). To sort by multiple columns hold the Shift key while clicking the column headers; data is sorted by the first column added to the sort, then by the second column added, and so on. To remove the sort from a column hold the Ctrl key while clicking the column header.
- Remove Column - Hover the mouse pointer over the column header and click X, or drag the column into the Choose Columns window to remove it from the grid.
- Comments - Open the transcription comment window to view, edit, or remove comments and comment tags. See Comments for more information.
- Actions - The Actions column displays the status of the transcription and allows actions to be taken. If the transcription is in the workflow, the name of the folder will be displayed; if the transcription has completed the workflow, "Search All" will be displayed. Click to view additional actions that can be taken. See Basic Search Actions for more information.
- Expand Group - Click + at the head of a collapsed group to display all records within the group.
- Collapse Group - Click - at the head of an expanded group to hide all records within the group.
- Expand all - Click to display all records for all groups.
- Collapse all - Click to hide records for all groups.
- Legend - Opens the legend for color-coded transcriptions. See Legend for more information.
Comment vs Comments
The Comments column is in the default grid layout and displays an icon when a transcription has a comment and/or comment tag. The icon can be clicked to open the comment/tags window.
The Comment column can be added to the grid and will display the comment text, but not comment tags.
Legend¶
The background and/or text color of each transcription line item in the search results may indicate a specific group or priority status of the transcription. To open the legend for these color codes, click on legend in the bottom right corner under the search results. Some color indicators, such as Non-AutoFax Associate and transcriptions coming from the Review folder, will not apply in the Search All folder, but will apply in the workflow folders. Colors and document groups can be customized per client and may not match what is shown here.
Comments¶
If a transcription has a comment and/or comment tag(s) an icon will appear in the Comments column. Click icon to open the transcription comment window where the comments and comment tags can be viewed, edited or deleted. There are three different types of comment icons to indicate the type/number of comments on the transcription:
- A black-filled comment icon indicates a typed comment has been added to the transcription.
- A color-filled comment icon indicates a comment tag (a predefined comment) has been added to the transcription and a text comment may also be included. A different color can be assigned to each comment tag; if only one comment tag appears on the transcription then the color assigned to that comment tag will fill the comment icon.
- A rainbow-filled comment icon indicates multiple comment tags have been added to the transcription and a text comment may also be included.
Basic Search Actions¶
By default, clicking a transcription from the Basic Search data grid will open the Transcription Viewer. Depending on user settings, additional actions can be selected from the Transcription Viewer button ribbon.
The Actions column in the Basic Search data grid displays the status of the transcription and allows actions to be taken. If the transcription is in the workflow, the name of the folder will be displayed; if the transcription is in multiple folders, such as Marked for Review and Review 2, it will appear in the grid twice (once for each folder). If the transcription has completed the workflow, "Search All" will be displayed.
The Actions column also provides a selection of actions to perform for the given transcription. Available actions vary based on user access and the status of the transcription. From Search All, actions may include playing the dictation, edit, print, fax, and complete the transcription from the current workflow folder. Click to view available actions for the given transcription.
The Play option opens the playback control to allow users to play/pause audio. Users can also play/pause the audio using the Ctrl+Space shortcut. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used to play/pause audio as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring the Ctrl+Space shortcut. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available.
Printing transcriptions, cover letters and envelopes for multiple transcriptions at once can be achieved by selecting the desired transcriptions with the check box at the beginning of each row, or the select-all box above the grid, then clicking the appropriate print option in the bulk action menu. Specific dictators or document types may not generate envelopes or cover letters.
Note
A separate printing component is required to print transcriptions. The user will be prompted to download it if it is not found when printing is initiated. See the Printing Agent User Guide.
Invalidated¶
The Invalidated tab gives access to transcriptions that have been invalidated or removed. There are several reasons a transcription could be invalidated. If a dictation remains untyped for an extended period of time it may be automatically invalidated. Some clinicians may mistakenly dictate on the same appointment twice, asking that one be invalidated. Regardless of the reason, invalidated transcriptions can be searched for and restored from the Invalidated tab.
The search and data grid performs the same as Search All - Basic Search. See Basic Search for details on how to build a search. Search results will be displayed in the data grid.
Invalidated Actions¶
The Actions column of the data grid will display one of two statuses:
- Transcription - Prior to being invalidated, the transcription was completed by the transcription company.
- Not Transcribed - The dictation was invalidated prior to the transcription being delivered by the transcription company.
Faxes¶
Facsimiles are generated through Fax on Demand or by utilizing the eSOne AutoFax or Distribution Rules features. There are search tabs in Faxes, Manage Faxes and Pending Faxes to help manage fax jobs. See Faxes for additional details.
Workflow¶
The contents of the Workflow tab are highly customizable and can be configured to the specific needs of the client. The workflow folders are listed in the order documents move through the workflow.
The Dictation status folder is always active, but all other folders in the workflow may not be in use by the client or can be made unavailable to specific users. Folders that are not in use or the user does not have access to cannot be opened and are gray-out in the Workflow Summary. The names of the workflow folders can be renamed by the client administrator, but their function and place in the workflow will remain unchanged.
Each workflow folder has a specific purpose. An example of the typical workflow and folder usage is:
- Dictations - The dictation is going through the document creation workflow and is not yet available for review.
- Review - Both review folders are typically used by administrative staff to make edits or answer outstanding questions prior to review by the provider..
- Preliminary - The medical provider reviews, edits, and signs transcriptions.
- Final - Used by administrative staff to print, fax, and distribute the transcriptions.
Each accessible folder can be opened from the Workflow Summary on the Home tab and along the top of each workflow folder, or by choosing it from the Workflow menu in the left-side navigation menu. All transcriptions in the given folder will automatically load in the data grid. Additional filters can be applied to further refine the data. See Refining Workflow Folder Lists for more details.
The default action in all workflow folders, except for Dictations, is Edit. A transcription will open in edit mode when clicked anywhere in the row, except for the Actions column. See Transcription Editor for details on editing transcriptions.
To view a transcription click View Transcription in the Actions column for the given transcription. Additional actions can be selected from the Actions menu. An action can be applied to multiple selected transcriptions using Bulk Actions. See Workflow Actions for more details on available actions.
Workflow Folders¶
Dictation Status¶
Transcriptions in the Dictation Status folder have recently been uploaded to the transcription company and have not been delivered as completed documents. Two actions can be performed on dictations that are in the Dictation Status workflow folder.
- Toggle STAT Status
A Transcription can be marked as a higher priority dictation. Transcriptions marked STAT are completed before other transcriptions and may have a higher cost per line. The STAT status can be toggled with "Make STAT" and "Remove STAT" in the Actions column. Transcriptions that are highlighted in pink have been marked STAT (the color is customizable by the client and will be reflected in workflow folder legend). - Play Dictation
Expand the Actions menu and select "Play" to open and listen to the dictation in a new web-browser tab. Playback buttons and keyboard shortcuts are available for play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used for playback controls as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring shortcuts. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available.
Marked for Review¶
Transcriptions in the Marked for Review and Marked for Review 2 folders have been typed by the transcription company but may require additional edits from staff members. Comments are commonly added by the transcription company detailing why the document was selected for the Marked for Review folder. Access to view comments must be granted to InQuiry users and is disabled by default. Transcriptions printed from the Marked for Review folders include a "Preliminary" watermark by default.
Preliminary¶
Transcriptions in the Preliminary folder have been typed by the transcription company and are ready for provider review. If the provider is using the electronic signature option, completing documents from the Preliminary folder applies the electronic signature to the document. If multiple signatures are required, such as a resident and attending physician (authenticator), the signatures must be applied in order. The transcription will not appear in the Preliminary folder for the authenticator until after the resident has reviewed and signed the document.
The Preliminary folder is the last folder in the workflow that users can edit transcriptions without additional security access. Transcriptions in the Preliminary folder print with a "Preliminary" watermark by default.
Dual Resident/Attending¶
If the 'Dual Resident/Attending Workflow' option has been enabled for the client, attending physicians (authenticators) will be allowed to complete documents in the workflow even if the dictating resident has not yet reviewed or approved the document. A transcription requiring an extra signature(s) will appear in the resident's and attending's Preliminary folders at the same time. Either the dictating resident or attending physician can review and edit the document.
Note
The attending physician should not have proxy to the resident dictator when this workflow is enabled.
When the Dual Resident/Attending workflow is enabled, a new column named 'Review Status' will appear in the Preliminary workflow grid showing one of two statuses:
- Outstanding – the transcription has not been completed from the Preliminary folder by the dictating resident or attending. The text color of this status can be changed using the new 'Dual Resident/Attending Color' option in Workflow Settings.
- Reviewed – the transcription has been approved by the dictating resident from the Preliminary folder. Or, in the case of multiple authenticators, one of the authenticators has completed the dictation. (This status will not show for the resident.)
Only jobs requiring more than one signature will display a value in the 'Review Status' column.
There are two paths this workflow can follow:
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Resident reviews then attending completes.
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When the transcription is 'Outstanding', the resident can review and approve the transcription. After the resident completes the job, it is removed from their Preliminary folder.
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The attending will still see the transcription in their Preliminary folder with the status of 'Reviewed'. The attending can then complete the transcription and it will move on to the next workflow folder.
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Attending completes an outstanding note.
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An attending can complete an 'Outstanding' transcription prior to the resident reviewing/approving the transcription.
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Once the attending completes the job, the transcription moves on in the workflow and out of their Preliminary folder and the resident's Preliminary folder.
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If there is more than one attending on the dictation and the dictation has a status of 'Outstanding', the resident and all attendings can see the job in their Preliminary folders. The attendings can sign in any order.
If there is more than one attending on the dictation, and one of the attendings completes the dictation before the resident reviews it, the job is removed from that attending's Preliminary folder, as well as the resident's folder. The dictation will remain in the Preliminary folder for the other attendings with a status of 'Reviewed'.
Referral¶
The Referral folder contains transcriptions the provider has been copied on as a referring associate.
The Actions column will display one of two statuses:
- preliminary - The transcription has not been completed from the dictating provider's Preliminary folder; changes could be made to the transcription prior to being finalized.
- transcription - The transcription has been completed from the provider's Preliminary folder.
Transcriptions can be read, printed, and completed from the Referral folder, but not edited. Transcriptions printed from the Referral folder while still in the dictating provider's Preliminary folder will print with a "Preliminary" watermark by default. Those that have been completed from Preliminary will not have a watermark. Completing transcriptions from Referral will not advance them in the dictating provider's workflow, but will remove them from the Referral folder.
Final¶
Transcriptions in the Final folders have been authenticated by the provider. Transcriptions are prepared to be printed for the chart, paper record, or to be sent to referring associates who receive their copies by mail. Transcriptions in the Final folders print without a watermark by default.
After transcriptions are completed from the last workflow folder they will only be found in the Repository (Search All).
Refining Workflow Folder Lists¶
When a workflow folder is opened, an initial auto-search runs to return all notes in the given folder. The Filter Results box or Advanced Search can be used to refine the list of transcriptions or find a specific transcription in the data grid. The results will highlighted in yellow in the grid. However, the Date Dictated column will not include highlighting for filter matches.
Use Advanced Search to choose specific data fields to search, or the Filter Results text box to filter across all data fields or a specific field.
Advanced Search¶
Click the Advanced Search slider to toggle the Advanced Search panel on and off. Advanced Search is off by default. The Advanced Search panel can be toggled off after submitting search criteria without losing the selected search data.
All fields in the Advanced Search panel are optional and will search only the transcriptions in the given workflow folder.
- Contains - Filter by full or partial data to match in all or a specified field of the transcriptions in the workflow folder; criteria entered here will also appear in the Filter Results text box above the data grid. See Filter Results below for additional details.
- Patient ID - Filter by the patient's full or partial MRN.
- Patient Name - Filter by the patient's first, last or full name. Partial and full matches will be returned.
- Clinician - Filter results based on the dictating clinician. To search for a clinician in the list, enter a sequence of characters in the search box. The more characters you enter, the more refined your search becomes. You can use alphanumeric and special characters, including spaces, apostrophes, and parentheses. Both first and last names are searched.
- Location - Select a location to filter on based on the visit location. Only locations assigned to transcriptions currently in the workflow folder will appear in the selection list. Select "All" to include all locations in the folder.
- Document Type - Select a document type to return transcriptions with that document type. Only document types assigned to transcriptions currently in the workflow folder will appear in the selection list. Select "All" to include all document types in the folder.
- Date Dictated - Enter a date range to filter transcriptions based on the Date Dictated. Both date fields are optional and a start or end date can be submitted without the other, making the range open ended.
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Criteria entered in "Contains" will search within all data fields, regardless if they are displayed in the data grid. Please note that this behavior is different in the Search All tabs. An advanced search is required and only columns in the data grid will be searched for matches in Search All.
The Advanced Search criteria will be copied to the Filter Results text box (visible when Advanced Search is toggled off). A filter chip will also appear for each criterion. To remove a single filter, click the X next to the criterion; the search results and Advanced Search panel will be updated accordingly. Click Clear all to remove all search criteria; all notes in the folder will be displayed in the data grid.
In the example below, the Preliminary folder has 45 notes awaiting approval. Searching for the location "East" returned 40 records.
Filter Results¶
Filters can also be applied using the Filter Results text box, visible when Advanced Search is toggled off. Criteria entered in the Filter Results text box will be compared to data in any available field for the data grid, regardless if the field is in the grid or in the "Choose Columns" list. Any partial or full matches will remain in the data grid and non-matches will be filtered out.
Continuing the example from Advanced Search above, the location filter has automatically been copied from the Advanced Search to the Filter Results box. Because the filter was applied to search within a specific data field, Location, it is formatted in the Filter Results box to indicate the field being searched and the data being searched for. The same format used for the Location filter can be applied to any other field and will only look for matches in that particular field. Call out the field name in quotes, followed by a colon, then the data in quotes. The field name must match the header in the data grid.
For example, to find records with "123" in the Order Number field, enter "Order Number":"123". The results filtered down to 2 records.
Note that the Order Number column was added to the grid for visual purposes, but the same two results would still be returned if the Order Number column was not in the data grid.
To filter across all data fields in the grid, enter the criteria in the Filter Results box (or the Contains field in Advanced Search) without the field formatting. Removing the Order Number filter and adding "123" in the example returned 4 records with "123" in multiple data fields and "East" for the location. Also note the Order Number filter can be removed by deleting it from the Filter Results box, deleting the filter chip, or toggling on Advanced Search and deleting the filter from the Contains field.
Filters in the workflow folders apply to all columns available for the data grid, which includes fields in the data grid and fields in the "Choose Columns" list. In the example, the first two results do not have "123" highlighted in the grid. This means "123" is found in another field that is not in the grid. For these particular notes, "123" is found in the Comment and Receipt fields.
Multiple filters can be applied by separating the filters with a space. All criteria must be met. For example, filtering the workflow folder to the "East" Location, "123" in the Order Number, "Chart" Document Type, and "Mel" in any of the fields returned 1 result. The comment text contains "Mel", which is why the note was returned, even though the field was not in the grid.
When the "Comment" column is added, "Mel" is highlighted.
Transcriptions can easily be located by Transcription ID or Receipt Code by entering the data in the Filter Results or Contains filters, even without the TID and Receipt fields in the grid.
Data Grid¶
The data grid displays transcriptions that match the filter criteria and can be customized by changing the included fields, grouping, sorting, and how many results are displayed on each page. Actions can be taken for individual transcriptions or in bulk by selecting multiple or all transcriptions.
- Filter Results - Allows filters to be applied to the transcriptions in the folder. See Filter Results for more details.
- Advanced Search - Opens the Advanced Search window to specify filter criteria. See Advanced Search for more details.
- Select All - Toggles between selecting and unselecting all transcriptions on the current page of the grid. Transcriptions on prior and subsequent pages are not selected. Transcriptions in the "Dictations" status will not be selected with this option because bulk actions cannot be applied to dictations not yet typed.
- Bulk Actions - Choose an action to apply to selected transcriptions. See Workflow Actions for more information.
- Create - Create a new transcription without a dictation. The transcription editor will open. This option is only available in the Preliminary folder and Patients tab if enabled for the client and user.
- Results - Displays a count of matching appointment records.
- Refresh - The refresh button performs a search for all jobs in the folder and re-applies any filters.
- Default Layout - Resets the data grid to the default layout, removing any changes previously made to the included columns, grouping, and sorting.
- Choose Columns - Opens the Column Chooser. Drag columns from the chooser to the desired location in the grid to add a new column. Drag a column from the grid to the Column Chooser to remove a column. Filters will apply to all fields in the grid and in this list, unless a specific field is called out in the filter.
- Results per page - Choose how many appointment records display per grid page.
- Group - Drag any column header from the grid or Choose Columns window to the grouping row to group the results based on that data criteria. For example, drag Location to the grouping row to group all appointments at the same location together. Multiple groups can be added. Groups will automatically be used to sort the data. Click the group column to toggle between ascending and descending order.
- Reorder - Drag and drop columns to reorder grid columns.
- Remove Column - Hover the mouse pointer over the column header and click X, or drag the column into the Choose Columns window to remove it from the grid.
- Sort - Click any column header to sort results by data in that column. Click the column header again to toggle between ascending and descending order. The sort order will be identified by an up arrow (ascending) or down arrow (descending). To sort by multiple columns hold the Shift key while clicking the column headers; data is sorted by the first column added to the sort, then by the second column added, and so on. To remove the sort from a column hold the Ctrl key while clicking the column header.
- Comments - Open the transcription comment window to view, edit, or remove comments and comment tags. See Comments for more information.
- Actions - The Actions column displays the status of the transcription and allows actions to be taken. If the transcription is in the workflow, the name of the folder will be displayed; if the transcription has completed the workflow, "Search All" will be displayed. Click to view additional actions that can be taken. See Workflow Actions for more information.
- Expand Group - Click + at the head of a collapsed group to display all records within the group.
- Collapse Group - Click - at the head of an expanded group to hide all records within the group.
- Toggle Group Selection - Click to select/un-select all transcriptions in the group.
- Expand all - Click to display all records for all groups.
- Collapse all - Click to hide records for all groups.
- Legend - Opens the legend for color-coded transcriptions. See Legend for more information.
Comment vs Comments
The Comments column is in the default grid layout and displays an icon when a transcription has a comment and/or comment tag. The icon can be clicked to open the comment/tags window.
The Comment column can be added to the grid and will display the comment text, but not comment tags.
Legend¶
The background and/or text color of each transcription line item in the grid may indicate a specific group or priority status of the transcription. To open the legend for these color codes, click on legend in the bottom right corner under the grid. Some color indicators, such as Non-AutoFax Associate and transcriptions coming from the Review folder, will not apply in the Search All folder, but will apply in the workflow folders. Colors and document groups can be customized per client and may not match what is shown here.
Comments¶
If a transcription has a comment and/or comment tag(s) an icon will appear in the Comments column. Click icon to open the transcription comment window where the comments and comment tags can be viewed, edited or deleted.
There are three different types of comment icons to indicate the type/number of comments on the transcription:
- A black-filled comment icon indicates a typed comment has been added to the transcription.
- A color-filled comment icon indicates a comment tag (a predefined comment) has been added to the transcription and a text comment may also be included. A different color can be assigned to each comment tag; if only one comment tag appears on the transcription then the color assigned to that comment tag will fill the comment icon.
- A rainbow-filled comment icon indicates multiple comment tags have been added to the transcription and a text comment may also be included.
Workflow Actions¶
The following workflow actions apply to all workflow folders except Dictations and Referral. See Dictation Status or Referral for available actions in the respective folders.
Many actions can be taken on transcriptions in the workflow. Many of these actions are available in the Transcription Viewer and Transcription Editor, but can also be accessed from the workflow folder. Some actions can only be accessed from the workflow folder.
The Actions column in the workflow folder data grid displays "View Transcription". Clicking on "View Transcription" will open the Transcription Viewer. Clicking anywhere else on the record will open the Transcription Editor.
The Actions column also provides a selection of actions to perform for the given transcription. Available actions vary based on user access and workflow folder. Click to view available actions for the given transcription.
Action | Action Description | Action Location |
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View Transcription | View the transcription contents in a separate web-browser tab. | - Actions column |
View Info | View additional transcription information. | - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer |
Edit Transcription | Edit the transcription text, demographics, referrals, signatures, and more. | - Click the grid row - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer |
View Cover Letter | Opens a preview of the document cover letter(s). Cover letters are only generated for associates on the transcription who receive documents by mail. Specific dictators or document types may not generate cover letters. | - Actions menu |
View Envelope | Opens a preview of the document envelope(s). Envelopes are only generated for associates on the transcription who receive documents by mail. Specific dictators or document types may not generate envelopes. | - Actions menu |
Play | Opens the dictation playback control in a new web-browser window. | - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer - Transcription Editor |
Fax | Opens the Fax on Demand dialog window. When opened from Bulk Actions, all selected transcriptions will be faxed to the same associate. | - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer - Bulk Actions menu |
Preview Transcription | Opens a rendered preview of the transcription in the InQuiry Printing Agent. | - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer |
Print Transcription | Prints the transcription from the InQuiry Printing Agent. | - Actions menu - Transcription Viewer - Bulk Actions menu |
Print Cover Letter | Prints the cover letter and transcription from the InQuiry Printing Agent. Specific dictators or document types may not generate cover letters. | - Actions menu - Bulk Actions menu |
Print Envelope | Prints the envelope from the InQuiry Printing Agent for the patient and/or associate. Specific dictators or document types may not generate envelopes. | - Actions menu - Bulk Actions menu |
Complete | Completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and progresses to the next stage of the workflow or to the Search All repository. | - Actions menu - Bulk Actions menu - Transcription Viewer - Transcription Editor |
Download | Downloads a PDF file of the transcription. This option is only available for transcriptions in the Preliminary folder. | - Actions menu - Bulk Actions menu - Transcription Viewer |
Download with Format | Opens the Select Format window to download the transcription in PDF or DOC format. | - Actions menu - Bulk Actions menu - View Transcription |
Bulk Actions¶
Performing the same action for multiple transcriptions can be achieved by selecting the desired transcriptions with the check box at the beginning of each row, or the select-all box above the grid, then clicking the appropriate action from the bulk action menu. The select-all check-box above the grid will select all transcriptions on the current grid page. To select all transcriptions that meet the applied filter criteria, check the select-all check-box, then click the "Select all" link in the text next to the bulk action menu. Actions chosen from the bulk actions menu will apply to all selected transcriptions.
Transcriptions print in the order they appear in the grid when using bulk printing. To change the order in which transcriptions are printed, sort the table, then print.
Note
A separate printing component is required to print transcriptions. The user will be prompted to download it if it is not found when printing is initiated. See the Printing Agent User Guide.
Play Dictations¶
The Play option opens the playback control to allow users to play/pause audio. Users can also play/pause the audio using the Ctrl+Space shortcut. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used to play/pause audio as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring the Ctrl+Space shortcut. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available.
Transcription Viewer¶
The Transcription Viewer is a preview of the typed document and is only available for transcriptions past the Dictations folder. Click "View Transcription" in the Actions column for a given transcription to open the viewer. In addition to providing a preview of the document, the top of the Transcription Viewer contains available actions. On the far right, the current workflow folder is displayed.
The Transcription viewer may display text based on the assigned print template for the transcription, such as the patient and appointment information with field labels at the top and the signature line with date stamps (after being signed), but does not always reflect how the printed document would appear. Use Preview, available from Transcription Viewer, to view a rendered PDF of the transcription.
Transcription Viewer Actions¶
A ribbon menu along the top of the transcription viewer provides actions that can be taken. Available actions depend on the transcription workflow status, user permissions, and client setup. The actions presented in the transcription viewer for a given transcription may not include all of the below options.
Button Labels | Toggles the button labels on and off. | |
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Launches the eSOne Inquiry Printing Agent to print the transcription. See eSOne InQuiry Printing Agent for more details on printing from InQuiry. | ||
Preview | Opens a rendered preview of the transcription in the eSOne InQuiry Printing Agent, displaying how the document will appear on paper after it is printed. | |
Fax | Opens the Fax on Demand dialog window. | |
Download | Downloads a rendered copy of the transcription in PDF format. Click to choose between Word and PDF formats. This button is only available for documents in the Preliminary. | |
Previous | Opens the previous Transcription in the workflow folder data grid. This button is disabled if it is the first transcription. | |
Next | Advances to the next Transcription in the workflow folder data grid. This button is disabled if it is the last transcription. | |
Info | Includes details about the transcription, including demographics, version history, and the activity log. The transcription can be invalidated or returned to a previous stage in the workflow. The Info button is covered comprehensively in Transcription Information. | |
Edit | Opens the transcription in edit mode to allow edits to the transcription text and patient/appointment demographics. Edit Mode is covered comprehensively in Transcription Editor. | Play Dictation | Opens the dictation in a new web-browser tab. Playback buttons and keyboard shortcuts are available for play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used for playback controls as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring shortcuts. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available. |
Complete/Next | Completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and opens the next transcription from the workflow folder data grid. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Complete | Completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and closes the transcription viewer. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Comment | View and edit transcription comments and comment tags. | |
Cumulative | Combines all transcriptions from the data grid into one document without white space between transcriptions. This feature was designed for "Sticky Paper" or "Roll Paper" as a method of conserving paper. | |
Patient Info | View and edit patient contact information. | |
Exit | Closes the Transcription Viewer. |
Note
The labels of the Complete/next and Complete buttons are customizable by the client.
Transcription Viewer¶
The Transcription Viewer is a preview of the typed document and is only available for transcriptions past the Dictations folder. Click "View Transcription" in the Actions column for a given transcription to open the viewer. In addition to providing a preview of the document, the top of the Transcription Viewer contains available Workflow Actions. On the far right, the current workflow folder is displayed.
The Transcription viewer may display text based on the assigned print template for the transcription, such as the patient and appointment information with field labels at the top and the signature line with date stamps (after being signed), but does not always reflect how the printed document would appear. Use Preview, available from Transcription Viewer, to view a rendered PDF of the transcription.
Transcription Viewer Actions¶
A ribbon menu along the top of the transcription viewer provides actions that can be taken. Available actions depend on the transcription workflow status, user permissions, and client setup. The actions presented in the transcription viewer for a given transcription may not include all of the below options.
Button Labels | Toggles the button labels on and off. | |
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Launches the eSOne Inquiry Printing Agent to print the transcription. See eSOne InQuiry Printing Agent for more details on printing from InQuiry. | ||
Preview | Opens a rendered preview of the transcription in the eSOne InQuiry Printing Agent, displaying how the document will appear on paper after it is printed. | |
Fax | Opens the Fax on Demand dialog window. | |
Download | Downloads a rendered copy of the transcription in PDF format. Click to choose between Word and PDF formats. This button is only available for documents in the Preliminary. | |
Previous | Opens the previous Transcription in the workflow folder data grid. This button is disabled if it is the first transcription. | |
Next | Advances to the next Transcription in the workflow folder data grid. This button is disabled if it is the last transcription. | |
Info | Includes details about the transcription, including demographics, version history, and the activity log. The transcription can be invalidated or returned to a previous stage in the workflow. The Info button is covered comprehensively in Transcription Information. | |
Edit | Opens the transcription in edit mode to allow edits to the transcription text and patient/appointment demographics. Edit Mode is covered comprehensively in Transcription Editor. | Play Dictation | Opens the dictation in a new web-browser tab. Playback buttons and keyboard shortcuts are available for play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used for playback controls as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring shortcuts. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available. |
Complete/Next | Completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and opens the next transcription from the workflow folder data grid. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Complete | Completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and closes the transcription viewer. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Comment | View and edit transcription comments and comment tags. | |
Cumulative | Combines all transcriptions from the data grid into one document without white space between transcriptions. This feature was designed for "Sticky Paper" or "Roll Paper" as a method of conserving paper. | |
Patient Info | View and edit patient contact information. | |
Exit | Closes the Transcription Viewer. |
Note
The labels of the Complete/next and Complete buttons are customizable by the client.
Transcription Editor¶
Edits can be made to patient and appointment demographics, transcription text, referring associates, and authenticators in the transcription editor. By default, only documents that are in the Marked for Review and Preliminary Folders can be edited.
The transcription editor can be accessed in multiple ways:
- From the Workflow Folder
- Click anywhere on the transcription in the data grid, except for the Actions column.
- Expand the Actions list in the data grid and choose Edit Transcription.
- Click View Transcription in the Actions column to open the transcription viewer, then click edit.
- From Search All - Basic Search
- Click anywhere on the transcription in the data grid to open the transcription viewer, then click edit.
Transcription Editor Actions¶
A ribbon menu along the top of the transcription editor provides actions that can be taken. Available actions depend on the transcription workflow status, user permissions, and client setup. The actions presented in the transcription viewer for a given transcription may not include all of the below options.
Button Labels | Toggles the button labels on and off. | |
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Save | Saves changes made to the demographics and transcription text and keeps the transcription editor open. If the editor window is closed without saving, changes will be lost. | |
Add Associate | Adds an additional section beneath the Editor window where Referred Associates can be to search for or manually add referred Associates. See Associates for more details. | |
Save & Close | Saves changes made to the demographics and transcription text, closes the editor window, and returns to the Transcription Viewer. | Play Dictation | Opens the dictation in a new web-browser tab. Playback buttons and keyboard shortcuts are available for play, pause, rewind, and fast forward. Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can be used for playback controls as well. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring shortcuts. Dictations are stored on the eSOne system for 90-days and cannot be played after that time. The Play option will not appear when the dictation is not available. |
Complete/Next | Saves changes and completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and opens the next transcription from the workflow folder data grid. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Complete | Saves changes and completes the transcription from the current workflow folder and closes the transcription viewer. If the transcription is in the Preliminary folder the electronic signature will be applied if that feature is being used. | |
Add Authenticator | Used when additional signatures are needed on the transcription. Adds the Additional Authenticators section beneath the transcription text and Referred Associates. See Authenticators for additional details. | |
Comment | View and edit transcription comments and comment tags. | |
Patient Info | View and edit patient contact information. | |
Exit | Closes the Transcription Viewer. | |
Append | Appends the opened transcription to the end of another transcription, identified by Transcription ID. | |
Unappend | Removes the link between the selected transcription and the transcription it was appended to. The Unappend button only appears when an append relationship exists. |
Demographics¶
Demographics include patient information, as well as health care provider and appointment information. The layout and data fields in the demographics are customizable by the client, as well as which fields are editable or read-only. Users can search the patient database by using the magnifying glass button next to the Patient Name field. The patient search criteria can be customized by the client. The following are the default demographic fields available in the Transcription Editor:
- Patient Information: Includes Patient Name, Patient ID, Birthdate, and Gender.
- Order Number: The order number or appointment identifier.
- Clinician: The provider who dictated the transcription.
- Location: Depending on client setup, this could be the location of the appointment or the department within the facility.
- Document Type: Indicates which work type of the transcription. Document types can be formatted differently.
- Appt Date: The date and time of the appointment.
- Dictation Date: The date the clinician dictated the transcription.
Transcription Text Editor¶
The Editor Window allows changes to be made to the body of the document. The tools in the toolbar allow users to create and modify tables, change font and size, add lists, run the spell check, and more.
In-Editor Audio Control¶
InQuiry supports an in-editor audio control. With this option, users can control audio while editing a transcribed document. This setting is turned off by default and must be enabled by an administrator.
Once enabled, the audio control will be present within the edit transcription screen and additional playback controls will appear in the editor toolbar. The playback control may display differently depending on the browser used.
Use the control to adjust the playback speed, play/pause the audio, and move forward and backwards in the audio.
The following keyboard shortcuts are available:
- ALT + Shift + S - Go To Start
- ALT + Shift + R - Rewind
- ALT + Shift + P - Play/Pause
- ALT + Shift + F - Fast Forward
- ALT + Shift + E - Go To End
Foot pedals that are capable of being configured to send specific keystrokes can also be used to control audio while simultaneously editing. Please refer to your foot pedal manufacturer's user manual for assistance in configuring the shortcuts.
Associates¶
Referred Associates are people or organizations who receive copies of the transcription. After a Referred Associate section has been added using the "Add Associate" button in the Transcription Editor, the Associate's contact information can be entered on the left panel. Multiple associates can be added to one transcription.
On the right panel are check boxes that affect how the associate is handled in the associate database and workflow.
- Primary radio button indicates which associate is the primary associate for the transcription. Typically, the primary associate is the one to whom the letter is addressed. Other associates have been carbon copied. Only one associate can be designated the primary associate. Additionally, if no primary associate is needed, there is a radio button at the top of the first Referred Associate labeled " No Primary."
- Add/Update in Database: If the associate is new, this check box adds the associate to the associate database when the transcription is saved. If the associate already exists in the associate database, the associate record is updated with any changes or new information provided.
- Autofax Associate: This check box indicates that a fax will automatically be generated for this associate for this transcription. If both Add/Update in Database and Autofax Associate are checked, future documents where this associate is added will also be auto faxed.
- Patient's PCP: When checked, the copied associate is indicated as the Patient's Primary Care Provider, or PCP. The PCP is automatically copied on all transcriptions associated with a specific patient. Primary Care Providers can still be removed from the Referred Associate list.
- Search: Search the Associates Database for existing associate records to add to the transcription. Click a record from the search results to add the associate to the transcription.
- Delete: The Delete button removes the Associate from the transcription.
Additional Authenticators¶
Additional Authenticators are providers, other than the dictator, who need to review and sign the transcription, such as attendings signing residents' transcriptions. This workflow is typically used in a teaching clinic or hospital setting in which the attendings must attest to the residents' transcription accuracy.
Multiple authenticators can be added to one transcription by pressing the Add Authenticator button for each authenticator. The signing order is displayed but cannot be edited so the authenticators will need to be added in the order in which they need to sign the document, with the first added authenticator signing after the dictator has approved the transcription and the last added authenticator to sign last. Pressing the Delete button will remove the last authenticator.
Transcription Information¶
Transcription Information contains details pertinent to the transcription. It also allows users with access rights to move a transcription back to a previous stage in the workflow or to invalidate unwanted transcriptions.
Transcription information can be opened from the transcription viewer by using the Info button and by selecting View Info from the Actions menu in the data grid.
Refresh, Export and Close¶
These buttons are available at the top right corner of the Transcription Information window.
- Save will save changes to the status of the transcription. This button only appears after a change has been made.
- Refresh will reload the transcription data.
- Export will allow the user to manually export the transcription if it meets the criteria of the selected export rule or exclude the transcription from being exported after it has met the export rule criteria.
- Close will close the Transcription Information without making changes.
Current Status¶
The Current status of the Transcription is displayed at the top of Transcription Information; this indicates the stage of the workflow the transcription is currently in. To the right there is a "Change To" section with a drop-down list that has up to four selections: No Change, Review, Preliminary, and Invalidated. After changing the status, an optional Comment box will appear. The comment can be used to explain why the status was changed. Choose the save option in the upper right to finalize the selection.
- No Change: The transcription maintains its current status in the workflow.
- Review: When a user chooses this option, the selected transcription is returned to the Marked for Review or Marked for Review 2 folders. Typically, only dictating users have access to this selection and use it to return a document to the review folder for additional staff editing.
- Preliminary: The transcription is moved to the Preliminary folder. Depending on the client's settings, any signatures previously applied may be removed so exports can be re-triggered when the transcription is completed from the Preliminary folder again.
- Invalidated: The transcription is removed from the standard workflow. Incomplete or unwanted dictations are often invalidated. Invalidating a transcription is similar to moving a file to the Recycle Bin in Windows. The file is "deleted" but could be retrieved. There is no time limit on retrieving invalidated files.
Note
Not all users will have access to change the status or may have different status options than shown here.
Append and Prior Versions¶
The Append section gives information on which, if any, transcription IDs are appended or prepended to the selected transcription and what status in the workflow they are currently in. Pressing the Info button next to each of the transcription IDs on the list opens the Transcription Information window for that transcription. The current transcription will always appear in the Append Information, even if it is not appended to another transcription.
The Prior Versions section allows users to see the previous versions of the Transcription's body. Demographics are not saved in the prior versions, although a prior version is created anytime changes are made and the save button is pressed in the Transcription Editor. If a prior version is available, clicking on it opens the text in a new tab. A restore button is available in the upper right corner to revert back the prior version. By default, users do not have access to prior versions or restore functionality.
Activity Log¶
The activity log tracks actions that have been performed for the transcription. Activity entries over 90 days are archived can be retrieved using the View Archived button. The activity log can be sorted by clicking on the heading. The time zone used is displayed above the log.
- Actions: Actions can be performed from certain activity log items. An icon will appear to the left of the date if an action is available.
- Date: The Activity Log tracks the date and time that the action was performed. The date and time are displayed in the time zone mentioned above the Activity log table.
- Action: A brief description of the action performed by the user.
- Action By: The user ID or name of the individual who performed the action.
- Type: The user type who executed the action. Some login types, such as "Interfacing", are used to indicate automated functions that are carried out by the eSOne server.
Revision History¶
Changes made to the transcription, such as workflow changes and edits to the transcription and/or demographics, will create a Revision History entry. The Revision History tracks the specific changes that were made.
Available Revision History items are identified with an icon in the Activity Log entry that created the revision. Clicking on the icon or line item will open the Revision History.
The Revision History contains at least three sections, with more depending on the number of associates and additional authenticators attached to the transcription. All sections are collapsed by default. The section can be expanded or collapsed by pressing the section title. All sections can be expanded or collapsed by pressing the appropriate link at the top of the window.
The revision changes loaded are based on the Activity Log action that was clicked on to open the Revision History. For example, if the "Delivered" Activity Log entry was clicked, then the details in the Revision History will display the details of the transcription when it was delivered to the client, including document, patient and appointment information, the transcription text, and associates and authenticators attached to the transcription at the time of delivery. Additional revision history details can easily be viewed for the same transcription by pressing the previous or next buttons.
The three main sections of the Revision History are Document Information, Patient Information and Document Body.
Document Information¶
The Document Information section contains most patient and appointment details as well as header information, such as document type, location and provider, and comments. All changes made in this particular edit will be highlighted in orange for easy identification. The column heading will provide information regarding who made the edit and when.
Patient Information¶
The Patient Information section contains changes made to the patient name, ID, and contact information.
Document Body¶
The document body section includes changes made to the transcription text. Color coded highlighting identifies text that has been added, removed and reformatted.
Comments and Comment Tags¶
Comments¶
Comments are used to provide information about a transcription that is not intended to show up on the printed transcription itself. The comment can be used by Medical Transcriptionists or staff members to convey information to providers, or vice versa. The comments can be viewed or edited by clicking on the comment buttons in the Transcription Viewer and Editor, or by using the Comments Icon in the workflow.
Comment Tags¶
Comment tags are an optional feature that is used to quickly identify and sort transcriptions in the Review1 and Review2 folders that have common issues. Comment tag names and colors are customizable. Transcriptions with Comment Tags are identified by their assigned color. Transcriptions with multiple Comment Tags appear with a tri-color icon.
Faxes¶
Facsimiles or faxes are generated through Fax on Demand or by utilizing the eSOne AutoFax or Distribution Rules features. The Manage Faxes tab is available to track or resend faxes, and Pending Faxes is used to monitor AutoFax jobs that have not yet reached the fax trigger.
Manage Faxes¶
The Manage Faxes tab looks similar to the Search All screen, but the search fields have been optimized for searching through faxes and recipients. By default, users do not have access to the Manage Faxes or Pending Faxes tabs. Manage Faxes can be accessed from the left Navigation menu > Search All > Faxes or Faxes > Manage Faxes.
Upon loading the Manage Faxes page, the Advanced Search parameters window is presented. Data is not returned until a search is submitted. If the Advanced Search window is closed without submitting a search, the page will be empty. Click on Advanced Search to enter criteria and submit a search.
Searching and filtering in the Faxes tabs is very similar to searching in Search All - Basic Search, but the Advanced Search window has different criteria fields. See Building a Search and Filter Search Results for more details.
Facsimiles Functions¶
Several actions are available to manage facsimiles. Actions can be taken on individual fax jobs or selected fax jobs. To perform an action on an individual fax, click on the proper action in the Actions column of the fax line item (expand the Actions menu with . To perform an action on multiple fax jobs, select the needed jobs by clicking the check box in each line item and select the appropriate action from the Bulk Actions list above the grid.
Pending Faxes¶
Use the Pending Faxes page to search for transcriptions that will queue up for AutoFax, but that have not passed the AutoFax trigger point. Manage Faxes can be accessed from the left navigation menu > Search All > Faxes, then select the Pending Faxes tab at the top of the page, or navigation menu > Faxes > Pending Faxes.
Upon loading the Pending Faxes page, the Advanced Search parameters window is presented. Data is not returned until a search is submitted. If the Advanced Search window is closed without submitting a search, the page will be empty. Click on Advanced Search to enter criteria and submit a search.
Pending Facsimiles Functions¶
Three actions can be taken on transcriptions with pending faxes. Actions are found in the Actions column. View Transcription Info is the default action. Expand the actions menu to view and select additional options.
- View Transcription Info: Display the Info screen for the transcription. Click
- Download: Download the TIFF image generated that will be sent through the fax service.
- Cancel: Prevent the AutoFax job from being created when the transcription passes the trigger point.
- Restore: Restore a canceled AutoFax job so a fax will be created when the transcription passes the trigger point.
Shadow Print¶
ShadowPrint is a service that automatically prints transcriptions to a specified printer after the document has passed a trigger point in the workflow. Shadow Print is configured in InCommand and managed through the InQuiry application and has a manual for installation, configuration and maintenance. The Shadow Print manual can be found at the links below:
Australia https://www.escription-one.com.au/Software/ShadowPrint/
Canada https://www.escription-one.ca/Software/ShadowPrint/
United States https://www.escription-one.com/Software/ShadowPrint/
ShadowLink¶
ShadowLink is a service capable of interfacing with client side HER and patient scheduling software using a variety of formats. ShadowLink is configured in InCommand and can be managed in InCommand InQuiry. The manual for installation, configuration and maintenance can be found at:
Australia https://www.escription-one.com.au/Software/ShadowLink/
Canada https://www.escription-one.ca/Software/ShadowLink/
United States https://www.escription-one.com/Software/ShadowLink/
InVision¶
The InVision tab contains the administrative reporting tools. By default, InQuiry users do not have access to the InVision tab. Access to the InVision tab does not indicate that the user has access to all reports. Report access can be managed in InCommand. The InVision tab contains three sub-tabs: Reports, Scheduled Reports and Saved Reports.
Reports¶
The Reports tab lists all reports available to the user. InQuiry InVision contains reports in six different groups: Production Reports, Workflow Reports, User Reports, Miscellaneous Reports, ShadowScribe Reports and Performance Reports. Clicking on a report title takes opens the New Report tab and presents report parameters and scheduling options.
*Not all reports are listed in the above screenshot.
Report Parameters¶
The options in this section change depending on the report selected. Parameters with a red asterisk beside the name are required. Below are some guidelines for date fields:
- For Reports to be run immediately for specific dates : enter a date as 'm/d/yyyy', such as 8/19/2019. Or click the Calendar control button and select the date from the pop–up calendar.
- For Scheduled Reports: Click the down–arrow to select relative system dates. All relative dates are dependent on the date when the report runs. After selecting a relative system date, it can be modified by entering plus (+) or minus (–) and the number of days.
The available relative dates are:
- Today – @Today
- Yesterday – @Today - 1
- First Day of Current Month – @FirstOfMonth
- First Day of Previous Month – @FirstOfPreviousMonth
- Last Day of Previous Month – @LastOfPreviousMonth
- First Day of Current Quarter – @FirstOfQuarter
- First Day of Previous Quarter – @FirstOfPreviousQuarter
- Last Day of Previous Quarter – @LastOfPreviousQuarter
Report Schedule¶
The Report Schedule section contains options for running the report, including the name, report format, notifications.
Reports can be run immediately or scheduled to run once or on a reoccurring basis. The following fields are available:
- Schedule Name – Use this field to give the report a unique name that will be recognizable in the list of saved reports.
- Format – The report can be generated in CSV, Excel, MHTML, PDF, XLSX, or XML. Choose the format that works best for the intended use.
- Active – Use this checkbox to determine if the scheduled report will be active. Inactive reports will still be added to the scheduled reports tab but will not run automatically. They can still be run manually.
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Notification – Choose if and to be notified when the report is ready to be viewed. One, both, or neither of the options can be selected.
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On-Screen – A pop-up notification with a clickable link will appear within the InQuiry window when the report is ready. If multiple reports are ready at the same time the last report to run will be listed.
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Email – An email will be sent to the address in the text box when the report is ready to be viewed. The email address is pre-populated with the address saved in the user profile but can be edited in the provided text box. Multiple email addresses can be entered separated by commas.
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Schedule Options – Choose to have the report run immediately (Queue Now) or at a scheduled time (Schedule).
If Schedule is selected in Schedule Options, this section will be available.
The frequency that the report runs depends on the schedule options selected. The report can run once at a specified time, daily, weekly, monthly and can also be schedule run every x number of days/weeks/months. The schedule options change depending on the frequency selected.
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Once – Select the date and time for the report to run.
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Example – This data is only needed once but I want to run it at mid-day.
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Daily – Choose to have the report run every x days or every weekday at the specified time.
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Example – I would like to run the report every two days at 2:00pm.
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Weekly – Choose to have the report run every x weeks or every week on the selected day(s) at the specified time.
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Example – I would like to run the report every other week on Monday and Friday at 5:00pm.
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Monthly – Choose to have the report run every x days of every x months or have the report run on the first, second, third, fourth or last day, weekday, weekend day, or specific day of the week every x months at the specified time.
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Example – I would like to run the report on the first Monday of every month at 7:00am.
Note:The scheduled time does not indicate when the report will be available to view, but when it starts running. If there is a high volume of reports running at the scheduled time or if there is a large amount of data to gather for the report, there may be a delay in the delivery of the report. We recommend scheduling reports to run during off-peak hours, such as midnight.
Submit and Reset¶
To submit the report parameters and run the report (if Queue Now is selected) or schedule the report for a future run, press Submit after all options are selected. After pressing Submit a confirmation window will appear with the next run date for the report.
To reset the report parameters and scheduling options to their default values press the Reset button.
Scheduled Reports¶
The Scheduled Reports tab lists reports that have been recently run or are scheduled to run. Report schedules and parameters can be edited from this screen.
Grouping and filtering functions are the same as in the Faxes grid. Please see Grouping, Sorting and FilteringGrouping, Sorting and Filtering for more information
Scheduled Report Actions¶
Several actions can be taken on a scheduled report.
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Report Information – Use the arrow buttons to expand or collapse information about individual reports or groups. Information about the report, schedule, and specified parameters are available when clicking on an individual report's row.
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Check Box – Use this checkbox to mark the report as Selected. All line items can be selected by pressing the Select All button in the column header.
- Edit Button – Clicking this button opens a new window that allows users to edit the report parameters and run schedule.
- Copy Button – Clicking this button opens a new window to copy the selected report and its parameters to a new scheduled report.
- Delete Button – This button deletes the scheduled report. To temporarily stop a scheduled report from running, edit it so that it is inactive rather than deleting it.
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Run Button – This button runs the scheduled report immediately using the saved report parameters.
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Delete Selected / All buttons – Use these buttons to delete selected schedules or all schedules in the current filtered list. Use the checkbox located in the report information to select specific reports for use with the Delete Selected button.
Saved Reports¶
The Saved Reports tab contains the report output for all reports run manually or from a schedule. The list is very customizable to easily find the report based on specific criteria. See Grouping, Sorting and FilteringGrouping, Sorting and Filtering for more information. Clicking a report row prompts the user to download or open the report file.
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Report Information – Use the arrow buttons to expand or collapse information about individual reports or groups. The parameters used when the report data was generated is available to view but cannot be changed.
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Check Box – Use this checkbox to mark the report as Selected. All line items can be selected by pressing the Select All button in the column header.
- Delete Button – This button deletes the saved report.
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Download Button – Download or open the report file.
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Delete Selected / All buttons – Use these buttons to delete selected schedules or all schedules in the current filtered list. Use the checkbox located in the report information to select specific reports for use with the Delete Selected button.
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InQuiry Printing Agent ↵
InQuiry Printing Agent¶
InQuiry supports custom printing in multiple browsers using a printing agent application. Users can preview and print transcriptions, cover letters, envelopes, and faxes from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Minimum Application Requirements¶
- Operating system: Windows 10 x64
- Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox
- RAM: 2 GB or higher
- Hard Drive Free Space: 1 GB or higher
Installing the Printing Agent¶
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An MSI installer is available in Software Downloads if one is needed for group policies. For individual installations, please follow the steps below.
If it is your first time using this feature, you must install the agent.
To begin, initiate a preview or print job from the Transcription Viewer or Print All/Print Selected from a workflow folder. The Printing Transcription dialog window will open. Click the InQuiry Printing Agent link in the Printing Transcription window to download the installer. (Admin rights are not required.)
Click on the downloaded file to install the Printing Agent.
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Close the Printing Transcription dialog window in InQuiry and initiate the preview or print command again to be prompted to login to the Printing Agent.
Logging in to the Printing Agent¶
To preview and print from the Printing Agent, you must log in to the app using your InQuiry credentials. You only need to log in the first time you print, and you will remain logged in until you log out of InQuiry. You will be prompted to enter your login credentials the first time you execute a print or preview command for each InQuiry session.
Previewing and Printing Documents¶
In InQuiry, users can preview and/or print typed transcriptions from the Transcription Viewer, as well as print typed transcriptions, envelopes, and cover letters from the ‘Print All/Print Selected’ buttons.
Clicking the view button from the search grid opens the Transcription Viewer.
In the Transcription Viewer, click the preview button to preview the document rendering or the print button to print a document with no preview.
Your web browser may display a message window asking if you want to allow InQuiry to open this application (eSOne Printing Agent). The wording and contents of this message window will vary depending on the browser you are using. To prevent this dialog from appearing each time you launch the Printing Agent, make the appropriate selection to always allow eSOne to open links of this type. Click the Open InQuiry Printing Agent or Allow button to allow the Printing Agent application to open.
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Granting permission to open the Printing Agent is required to preview and print documents.
After clicking the preview button from the Transcription Viewer, the Printing Agent will open and render the document. The print settings appear on the left and can be adjusted accordingly. If you change any of the print settings, the document will be re-rendered. Click the Stop button to cancel the document rendering.
Click Print at the bottom of the Printing Agent application to print.
If you are printing without previewing, the document is automatically printed to the default printer and the preview window in the Printing Agent app will be blank.
When previewing and printing from InQuiry, user-specific margins and print templates will be applied. The template settings are based on the dictating provider for the job, not the user logged into the printing agent.
Printing Faxes¶
The printing agent also supports printing faxes, transcriptions, cover letters, and envelopes directly from the Services > Manage Faxes screen.
Print Settings¶
The Print Settings appear on the left side of the Printing Agent app and allow you to customize the printed document. Any modified settings will remain in effect for the current print job, unless the corresponding Ignore Document Supplied Options advanced option is enabled.
All system printers will be listed in the Printer selection box. The system default printer will be selected by default, but can be changed by selecting a new printer from the list.
Additional print settings are divided into six categories:
- Paper Options - Choose the paper size, orientation and printer tray.
- Margins - Alter the margins to increase or decrease the white space around the edges of the paper. To set custom margins for the first page only, check the First Page Custom Margins check box and enter values in the fields below it for the margins that need to differ from subsequent pages.
- Line Spacing - Increase or decrease the white space between lines of text.
- Copies - Indicate the number of copies to be printed and enable or disable collating (when enabled, multi-page jobs will print the pages in sequence and repeat for the number of copies requested) and duplex printing (when enabled, multi-page documents will print on both sides of the paper).
- Page Range - Print all pages in a job (the default setting), the current page displayed in the preview, or customize which pages to print.
- Advanced Options - Choose to ignore selected default InCommand print settings and use the Printing Agent settings for all subsequent print jobs on this machine. Click Reset Everything to Defaults to reset print settings back to system defaults, including Advanced Options.
Canceling a Print Job¶
To cancel a print job and close the print dialog in InQuiry, click the Cancel Printing button. Any actions scheduled to happen after printing will be cancelled as well, such as show batch log and complete after print.
Closing the Printing Dialog¶
To close the print dialog in InQuiry, click the Close button. You can still log in to the agent app and print to a selected printer, however, no batch log will be available, and no popup will appear for completing the job from the selected workflow folder.
The Printing Agent will continue running in the Taskbar Corner Overflow, even if you close the app window. You can reopen the Printing Agent by clicking the up arrow icon in the task bar notification area to open the taskbar corner overflow menu, then click on the Printing Agent app icon. The Printing Agent app will also reopen if another preview is requested.
Updating the Printing Agent¶
The Printing Agent receives periodic updates. When a new version is available a message will be displayed in the Printing Agent app after logging in. The message can be dismissed without updating, or you can click the link in the message to download the latest version.
These messages can be suppressed by an account administrator at the user level.
Uninstalling the Printing Agent¶
To uninstall the Printing Agent, open the Control Panel, navigate to Apps, search for InQuiry Printing Agent, expand the options menu, and choose Uninstall.