Welch-allyn Connex VM data management system - User Manual User Manual

Welch Allyn Connex® VM datamanagement systemDirections for use

The My locations optionWhen you select My locations in the Show list, the patients who have been admitted to theselected locations are listed on the H

The action menusYou can bring up an action menu by clicking the symbol next to any item in a list.The Assign/Unassign buttonThe Assign/Unassign butt

About assigning/unassigning patientsYou can assign patients to clinicians, and unassign them as well.The Assign/Unassign window allows for an efficien

Assign patients to cliniciansIf you are set up with permission to do so, you can assign patients to yourself or to other clinicians.You can also make

10 Getting started Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system

Transferring vital signs readings into thesystemCapture readings at the workstationFrom the Connex VM workstation, you can start an NIBP measurement a

The Capture Vital Signs window appears.2. Confirm that the patient name at the top of the window is correct.3. If you are taking an NIBP measurement,

Import multiple readings for one patientYou can import a patient's saved timed-interval readings from a vital signs device into the ConnexVM syst

Import multiple patients' saved readingsYou can import multiple patients' saved readings from one vital signs device into the Connex VMsyste

Adjusting settingsPersonalize your Connex VM program settingsIn the Options window, you can adjust Connex VM program settings to your personal prefere

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Program settingsThe Connex VM program settings, which are available from the menu bar under Tools > Options,determine what appears on the screen an

Tools > Options > Application > PatientSetting DescriptionDefault patient actionThe action that occurs after the user double-clicks a patient

18 Adjusting settings Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system

Managing patientsCreate and admit a new patientIn many configurations, patient records are automatically kept in-sync with the hospitalinformation sys

20 Managing patients Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system

Managing patient dataView or edit a patient record1. Locate the correct patient name in the list on your Home page.2. Next to the patient name, click

View or edit patient contact information1. Open the patient record.2. Next to the patient's name, click and then click Patient details.The Pati

6. Click Edit.The Edit window appears.7. Type or scan the patient ID in the Patient ID box.8. Click OK.Delete records from the recycle binAll informat

24 Managing patient data Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system

Managing saved vital signsView vital signs information1. Locate the correct patient name in the list on the Home page.2. Next to the patient name, cli

ContentsIntroduction ... 1About these directions for use ..

26 Managing saved vital signs Welch Allyn Connex® VM data management system

SearchingSearch for patients1. Click the Search tab or go to View > Search.2. Click Patients.3. Enter your search criteria.4. Click Search.Build or

3. Specify search criteria.4. Click Search.5. If the data is invalid, select the top checkbox to delete all information displayed for that datatype. I

Managing usersCreate a user account and assign roles1. In the menu bar, click Administration > New user.The New User window appears.2. Specify acco

2. Click Users.3. Enter your search criteria.4. Click Search.A list appears.5. Next to the user ID, click and select Edit user details.The Modify Us

TroubleshootingWhy isn't the workstation communicating with the server?Possible cause Corrective actionWhen I open the Connex VM program, I get a

Why can't I progress to the next step after scanning thebar code?Possible cause Corrective actionThe cursor is not blinking in the Scan or typepa

Why aren't vital signs readings imported from aconnected device?Possible cause Corrective actionAn error has occurred on the device. Retake the m

Build or edit a saved search ... 27Search for un

IntroductionAbout these directions for useTopics included cover the primary use of the product.Before using the Connex VM system, you must read and un

General warningsWARNING The Connex VM system transfers data from a vital signs device onlywhen a user initiates a transfer. Do not mistake the Welch

Getting startedStart the Connex VM program1. Start the Connex VM program• On the Windows desktop, double-click the Welch Allyn Connex Workstation icon

About the Home pageThe Home page is the first page that appears when you open the program. This page enables youto view a list of patients as determin

The Show listThe Show list enables you to select the information that you want to view. Every system comeswith an option to show My locations. Other o