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===Main Topics===
===Main Topics===
 
====PDF Format====
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_4.1_Users_Guide_V2.pdf '''OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide in PDF format''']
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/files/OpenEMR_4.1_Users_Guide_V2.pdf '''OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide''']
 
====Wiki Format====
:* '''OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide in wiki format''':
:* '''OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide''':
::* [[Getting Started 4.1|Getting Started]]
::* [[Getting Started 4.1|Getting Started]]
::* [[Main Screen & Navigation 4.1|Main Screen & Navigation]]
::* [[Main Screen & Navigation 4.1|Main Screen & Navigation]]
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::* [[Accounting & Receivables 4.1|Accounting & Receivables]]
::* [[Accounting & Receivables 4.1|Accounting & Receivables]]
::* [[Reporting 4.1|Reporting]]
::* [[Reporting 4.1|Reporting]]


===Supplementary Topics===
===Supplementary Topics===
 
:* [[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Controls]].
:* [[User Settings]]
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]].
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]]
:* [[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools|Backup]]: Lest You Rue The Day.  Windows users, take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]]
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]].
:* [[Patient Portal]]
:* [[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: How to Change Names, Colors and Intervals of Appointments.
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]]
:* [[CAMOS module]]: An Intuitive Interface for Text Organization and Insertion in a Patient's Chart.
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]]
:* [[Charges_Panel|Charges Panel]].
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]].
:* [[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder]].
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]].
:* [[Preparing_for_Billing_and_using_the_Fee_Sheet|Fee sheet/service code entry & customization - from Openemr version 3.2]].
:*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]. The [[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]] can be readily adapted to provide annotations on an uploaded image for any specialty.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]].
:* [[Sample_Layout_Based_Visit_Form|Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:* [[LBV_FORMS_FOR_OPHTHALMOLOGY|LBV Forms For Ophthalmology]] A Pictorial Guide.
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]].
:* [[Nation Notes]]: Medical Record Template engine with a WYSIWYG editor.
:* [[Nation Notes]]: Medical Record Template engine with a WYSIWYG editor.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]]
:* [[Sample_NationNotes_Form|Sample NationNotes Form]].
:* [[CAMOS module]]: CAMOS (Computer Aided Medical Ordering System) is, on the surface, just a fancy interface for organizing and choosing pieces of text to insert into a patient's chart. It is designed to be intuitive and easy to use.
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]].
:* Procedure configuration & order process
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]]
:* [[Patient Portal]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]]
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]].
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]]
:* Procedure configuration & order process.
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]].
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]].
:* [[Import RxNorm and SNOMED Tables]]
::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:* [[Adding and Removing User Permissions|Access Controls]]
::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]]
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]].
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]]
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]]
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]].
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]
:* [[User Settings]].
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]
:* [[Import RxNorm and SNOMED Tables]].
:* [[Preparing_for_Billing_and_using_the_Fee_Sheet|Fee sheet/service code entry & customization - from Openemr version 3.2]]
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]].
:*[[HOWTO:_Create_A_Claim-_Ready_Encounter|HOWTO: Create A Claim- Ready Encounter]]
:*[[List of OpenEMR Data Fields Required For Insurance Claims]] OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Claims Workflows]]   OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Process Payments]]   OpenEMR v4.x +
:*[[HOWTO: Add Or Edit A Billing Code In OpenEMR]] -- for v7 but applies to 4.x+
::*[[Superbills in OpenEMR]] - shows OpenEMR v7 but applies to all vers


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==Video Tutorials==
==Video Tutorials==
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:'''How do I get E-Prescribing working?'''
:'''How do I get E-Prescribing working?'''
::*There are currently two known options for ePrescribing in OpenEMR. '''Newcrop''' costs money, but is well integrated into OpenEMR. While the '''Allscripts''' is free, but isn't as well integrated.  See [[OpenEMR ePrescribe]] wiki page for more details.
::*There are currently two known options for ePrescribing in OpenEMR. '''Newcrop''' costs money, but is well integrated into OpenEMR. The free version of '''Allscripts''' isn't as well integrated.  See [[OpenEMR ePrescribe]] wiki page for more details.


:'''How do I get electronic lab results working?'''
:'''How do I get electronic lab results working?'''
::*See post number 15 in the following sourceforge forum for details on this features: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4709788
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4709788 Tony McCormick's 9/19/2011 Forum post].
 
 
:'''How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?'''
:'''How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?'''
::*See these excellent posts describing this topic by Dr. Sam Bowen on the OEMR organization forum: http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35
::*See these excellent posts in the sourceforge forums by Dr Ronald Leemhuis describing how he plans to get the 2011 Medicare incentive: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4745124
::*See this excellent thread (posts 11 and 12 by cverk) in the sourceforge forum describing how he successfully passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2011: http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4880702
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs]
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs]
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4880702 CVerk's excellent Forum posts] describing how he successfully passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2011.
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4745124 these excellent posts] in the sourceforge forums by Dr Ronald Leemhuis describing how he plans to get the 2011 Medicare incentive. 
::*See [http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35 these excellent posts] describing this topic by Dr. Sam Bowen on the OEMR organization forum. 
::* [[2013_Ophthalmologist%27s_Meaningful_Use_Attestation|2013 Ophthalmologist's Meaningful Use Attestation]] A step-by-step pictorial guide.


:'''How do I fix the calendar viewing screen layout problems?'''
:'''How do I fix the calendar viewing screen layout problems?'''
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:'''Why is the Patient Summary screen so slow to load up?'''
:'''Why is the Patient Summary screen so slow to load up?'''
::*This can be fixed by installing the latest [[OpenEMR_Patches|OpenEMR Patch]].
::*This can be fixed by installing the latest [[OpenEMR_Patches|OpenEMR Patch]].


==Acknowledgments==
==Acknowledgments==
:*[http://www.ohloh.net/p/openemr/factoids/ Greater than 50 developers over the last 10 years have directly contributed code to this project].
:*[[OpenEMR_Acknowledgments|OpenEMR Acknowledgments Page]]
:*[http://www.ohloh.net/p/openemr/factoids/ Greater than 60 developers over the last 10 years have directly contributed code to this project].
::*Meaningful Use Certification itself involved numerous individuals, companies and the [http://www.oemr.org OEMR] organization. Detailed acknowledgments for this monumental feat can be found on the first post in [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202506/topic/4628453 this sourceforge forum].
::*Meaningful Use Certification itself involved numerous individuals, companies and the [http://www.oemr.org OEMR] organization. Detailed acknowledgments for this monumental feat can be found on the first post in [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202506/topic/4628453 this sourceforge forum].
:*The User Manual (Main Topics) has been faithfully completed by [[OpenEMR_Commercial_Help#Medical_Information_Integration.2C_LLC_-_MI2|Medical Information Integration]] for every OpenEMR version since 3.0 .
:*The User Manual (Main Topics) has been faithfully completed by [[OpenEMR_Commercial_Help#Medical_Information_Integration.2C_LLC_-_MI2|Medical Information Integration]] for every OpenEMR version since 3.0 .

Latest revision as of 23:41, 26 December 2023

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Users Guide

Main Topics

PDF Format

Wiki Format

  • OpenEMR 4.1 Users Guide:


Supplementary Topics


Video Tutorials

Getting Started

OpenEMR Tutorial - Getting Started

Setting up your clinic

OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 1)
OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 2)

Adding a new patient

OpenEMR Tutorial - Adding a new patient

Using your calendar

OpenEMR Tutorial - Using your calendar

Documenting a visit/encounter

OpenEMR Tutorial - Documenting a visit/encounter

Issues, Problems & Immunizations

Openemr Tutorial - Issues, Problems & Immunizations

Billing and Claim Generation

OpenEMR Tutorial - Billing and Claim Generation

EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables

Openemr Tutorial - EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Plan to post questions here that are frequently asked on the forums for OpenEMR version 4.1.
How do I get E-Prescribing working?
  • There are currently two known options for ePrescribing in OpenEMR. Newcrop costs money, but is well integrated into OpenEMR. The free version of Allscripts isn't as well integrated. See OpenEMR ePrescribe wiki page for more details.
How do I get electronic lab results working?
How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?
How do I fix the calendar viewing screen layout problems?
Why is the Patient Summary screen so slow to load up?

Acknowledgments

  • Meaningful Use Certification itself involved numerous individuals, companies and the OEMR organization. Detailed acknowledgments for this monumental feat can be found on the first post in this sourceforge forum.