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Check-In Kiosk
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version 5.2+
[/text-with-icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”20″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Introducing the Check In Kiosk. In Power Practice 5.2 we have added this feature as a way for the patient to check in for their appointment once they have arrived in the cinic. After entering their information and pressing Check In, the status of the appointment will change based on the Kiosk settings.
This feature is a separate application found in the powerptx folder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Note” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-exclamation-sign” color=”Accent-Color”]Please ensure that you have a login created to access the Check In Kiosk or use a login whose password is not shared.
The Kiosk can only run on devices that have the full version of Windows installed. Using a laptop or a Windows Surface Pro would be ideal.[/text-with-icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”14557″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][image_with_animation image_url=”14560″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This is the Check In screen which will be displayed for patients to enter their information. In this example, all areas have been enabled to show its full features. However, they can be customize certain areas to suit your preferences.To customize the settings, select the Escape (Esc) key on the keyboard. This will prompt you to enter the password which was used to log in to the Kiosk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”14562″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This is the home screen for the Check-In Kiosk and the screen you will first see when you sign into it.
To edit you settings, select the Tasks drop-down menu, and select Settings…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Check-In Kiosk Settings[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14558″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]Successful Check-In Pop Up Message[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14565″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][vc_column_text]UnSuccessful Check-In Pop Up Message[/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”14564″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Kiosk Settings:
Welcome Message (Top of Screen): Edit this section to display a message above the Display Information.
Additional Instructions (Bottom of the Screen): Enter a message that will appear below the Display Information.
Successful Check-in Pop Up Message: When the system has confirmed the appointment for the patient, the message entered in this area will pop up to confirm the check-in. See image.
UnSuccessful Check-in Pop Up Message: If the system was not able to verify the information, the message entered here will be displayed instead. See Image.
Check-in Status: This drop-down corresponds to the the appointment status in Power Practice. In this example, it is linked to the status of the the patient’s arrival.
Display Information:
First name Prompt: How you wish to ask for the Patients’ first name
Second Name Prompt: How you wish to ask for the patients’ second name
DOB Prompt: You may remove this feature from the Check-In screen by unchecking the Ask for date of Birthdate? box.
DOB Format: This feature will show the format on the right side of the DOB field
Phone Prompt: You may also remove this feature from the Check-In screen if you choose to
Check In Button: You can also customize the wording on the Check-In button.Layout:
Font Size: Allows you to change the font of the Check-In screen
Font: Select your font to suit you style and brand
Margins: Adjust the Vertical, Text Horizontal Position, and Button Horizontal Position to position the Check-In screen
Background and Text Color: You can edit your colors to match your practices brand
Clear: This is reset all your custom settings in the Layout sectionClose: This will close the window without saving your changes
Preview: This will show you what your settings and prompts will look like. To go back to the settings screen, select the Esc. key on your keyboard.
Save: This will save your changes and close the settings window.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”14562″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Once the Settings window is closed, you will return to the home screen.
To launch the Check-In screen, select Tasks and select Check In… from the drop-down.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Resources” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Add a New User
Setup User Permission Groups[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Handling an existing patient visit
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Appointment Status Tracker Report
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version 5.0+
[/text-with-icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The Appointment Status Tracker, allows you to review the history of status changes made to appointments within a given date range. This will help you identify when the appointment status was changed and by whom.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”20″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Step-by-Step” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”9578″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
- Visit the Scheduler module.
- Select the Utilities icon, the cog wheel in the upper right corner of the module.
- Select the Status Tracker option.
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- Set the date range you wish to search within.
- Select the type of appointment in the Status drop-down (e.g. Booked, Planned, ASAP, Cancelled etc). Or use the asterisk * option to include all of them.
- Set the Patient Status or use the asterisk * for all.
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- Select the Chair you wish to report on, or use the For All option.
- Select the Producer you wish to report on, or use the For All option.
- The Options button allows you to designate which Status types you wish to include in your report. These options are described in detail near the end of this article.
- Select Search
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”13306″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Your results will populate in the grid below, showing lines for each appointment.
- The appointment status changes are then presented underneath each listing.
- The letters presented here reflect the overall status of the appointment in question: B is booked, C is cancelled, N is no-show, and U is unscheduled.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”13308″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]You can get a more detailed look at the Cancellation/rescheduling history of any listings by using the Audit Trail option.
- Right click on one of your results.
- Choose the Audit Trail option.
- The information displayed will show both the Change To status updates and cancellations/removals from the schedule. It also includes the user who performed the action and the date/time the action took place.
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Returning to the Options button above, these are the settings contained within.
- You can choose to include all status options or manually select the specific ones you would like to see.
- The List Options bullet point selections default to All but can be set to Match Appt Date or Recent Status. This option will limit results to only show results with status changes made on the same day as the appointment booking. For example, an appointment booked on the 10ththat was changed to Confirmed the next day will not be shown in the results. This is a helpful option to use when you want to limit your searches to same-day changes.
- Don’t Colour Status will show all your results in black font. The default is to use the colour associated with the status (found in the Scheduler Settings menu, under the More button).
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- Show Status Total Count when ticked will add in totals for each Optional Status used.
- Show Appts with Status Changes Only if ticked will only show appointments that Changed To status has been used, if unticked all appointments in the date range will show.
- The Refresh Rate designates how often the report will refresh it’s results.
- If you chose to leave this report open and want it to refresh showing the changes to future appointments, Display Future Appts indicates only status changes made to the appointments based on the Refresh Rate
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”25″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Resources” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Setup Custom Appointment Status
Reporting on Unscheduled, Cancelled and No-Show Appointments – Power Practice[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Edit the Default Appointment and Recall Reminder Email Templates
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version 5.0 +
[/text-with-icon][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”20″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This article will guide you through opening and editing the template file that’s used when sending Appointment and Recall email reminders.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Step-by-Step” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”9096″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
- Select the Appointment Book icon from the top tool bar.
- In the top right of the scheduler window select the Scheduler Reports/Utilities icon.
- Select the Utilities tab in the pop up menu.
- Then select the Email Templates button.
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- Select either the apptemail (Appointment) or recallemail (Recall) line.
- Then select the Edit button.
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- A text file will open in Notepad at this point so you can edit the wording of the email body.
[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-info” color=”Accent-Color”]Text surrounded with << >> are placeholders that auto-fill information when you send the email. You can move the placeholders or delete them but you can not change the wording within them.[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text]
- Once you are done making your edit, select the File menu in the top left corner.
- Then select the Save menu option. The changes are now live and you can test them by sending a reminder email.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”25″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Resources” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Setup the Default Appointment and Recall Email Subject Lines[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Setting up Appointment Prompts
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”25″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Description” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]You may – or may not – have noticed a couple of letters within brackets automatically appearing in front of the patient’s name in the Scheduler. It could appear as (N) or (A) or even (NA)! These are what we call Prompts and they provide additional information about the patient or the appointment in one quick view. Both (N) and (A) are standard prompts for all Power Practice users. However, you can add up to five of your own custom Prompts as well![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”25″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Step-by-Step” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”KB_Article_Row” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”5927″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” img_link_large=”yes” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
- Select the Scheduler icon from the top tool bar.
- Then select the Scheduler Setup icon near the top right of the scheduler window.
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- Select the Settings button in the Scheduler Options window that pops up.
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- Now select the More… button in the Scheduler Option Settings window that popped up.
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- Now you can add up to 5 Prompts and their Symbols. These can than be selected on an appointment and will appear on the scheduler.
[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”font_icon” icon=”icon-exclamation-sign” color=”Extra-Color-1″]If you are replacing or renaming an existing prompt, make sure no one in the clinic is already using it. All existing appointment that were using that Prompt will begin to show the new Prompt you created instead.[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text]
- Select OK to save your prompts.
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- Now that you’ve created the Prompts, let’s use them! Try booking a new appointment on the Scheduler so you can see the new prompts available to be selected.
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