Care Setup - Atlas Chiropractic Systems

The Care Setup window is designed to organize details about the Patient. It contains quick access to Diagnosis Information, their chief complaints, Default Adjustment, medications and/or supplements they are taking and more. Care Setup is accessible via the VTC using the CARE button or using the Touchpad button labeled Care Setup. It is also accessible via the CHAS by selecting the specific Patient and navigating under the Care tab and into the Care Setup.

NOTE: information must be manually entered into the Care Schedule fields. The Touchpad is not functional inside the Care Setup window.

Diagnosis: area reserved for adding Diagnosis information on Patient file. To access, click inside the ‘white’ area which opens the editing screen. Inside the Diagnosis Editing screen, click ADD to enter Diagnosis codes. Use the NEW option to add additional Diagnosis Codes to the database. NOTE: Diagnosis Codes added to the Diagnosis Code list can be added to all Patients as needed.
Problem Description: this area works in conjunction with the Atlas Touchpad. You can effectively list up to four different lines outlining the Patients’ primary complaints. To edit or add to this list, click in the ‘white’ area. This list will be specific to the Patient file you have open (that is, each patient will have their own list of problems here) When you are on the Patient VTC (travel card), entering SOAP notes, you can quickly input a Patient problem by pressing the corresponding Problem button on the touchpad. More on this feature in the section covering Use of Touchpad.
Notes: this area is designated for general, day to day notes or specific things the Provider would like to see when the VTC is open. The notes ‘self-date’ – the date is automatically entered, however you can use the backspace button on the Touchpad or keyboard to remove the date. Notes entered here will remain on the Patient file, visible on the VTC, until manually removed.
Default Adjustments: using the example image above, you see a Default Listing for the Patient. If a Default Adjustment (Listing) is entered, the Provider can opt to have that listing automatically entered as the SOAP note for each visit when he/she Posts the Patient Adjustment. Optionally, the Provider can load this default note into the current note and edit as needed before posting. It is another way to streamline the note entering process at the table for the Provider. To edit this area, simply click inside the dark blue and type using your keyboard. NOTE: Atlas does not currently allow using the touchpad to enter a Default Adjustment through the Care Setup screen. You can only use the keyboard here. More on this feature in the section covering Use of Touchpad.
Setup Notes: this note area is hidden from view on the Main VTC screen. The only way to access is directly through the Care Setup screen as shown above. Like the standard notes, this area ‘self-dates’ but can be overridden as needed. This area is designated for notes the Provider would like to have access to, but may not be proper to announce on the VTC.
Supplements: an area to list what supplements or inventory items a Patient is using from the clinic. This information displays on the VTC allowing a Provider to remind Patients if a supply of a purchased item is running out or to remind the Provider if a Patient received equipment such as cervical wedge, traction unit, etc. Click NEW to add additional items to the list.
Medications: an area designated to list medication prescribed by another Doctor or over the counter medications being used by the Patient. This information does not display on the VTC.
Care Setup Area: a place for a Provider to enter recommended Care for a Patient. By using exact Start and End dates, a Provider can effectively track where a Patient is at in their Care. Atlas will automatically count visits for the Patient and compare that to the Recommended Care. Use the ‘Initial’ column to track visits not entered into Atlas, example: visits logged in different software.
Special Care Schedule: this Care Schedule overrides the system Default Care Schedule for a specific Patient. For example, if a Patient needs to come in for re-exam more frequently, you can add a Schedule to automatically schedule a different frequency for those Appointments. Click the EDIT button to enter details in this area.

If you make any changes to the Care Setup screen be sure to SAVE and EXIT when complete.