Atlas has two options to add notation to the Virtual Spine on the VTC. The notations can be used in a variety of ways, depending on what information the Provider would like to present. The Image represents a portion of the Spine with a segment highlighted RED, half a segment highlighted and labeled with text.
- Highlight Segments RED: using the Blue Spine keys (located in lower, left corner of the Touchpad) the Provider can highlight different spine segments in RED. Simply press the desired button on the Touchpad when entering a Patient SOAP note. Use the Left or Right button then a Spine Segment button to highlight half a segment. This option also enters the Spine Segment into the current SOAP note. Press CLEAR SPINE once to clear the last entered segment Press CLEAR SPINE twice to completely clear the highlights
- Add Text to Segments: configure Atlas to allow adding text to the Spine Segments by first going to System Information (Setup > Initial Setup > System Information) and under the CHAS/VTC tab check the option ‘Use Spine Text Boxes’. Restart Atlas on the VTC and hover over a Spine Segment with your mouse. If configured properly, you should see a blank label line appear. Click on the line and type with your keyboard. Labels are limited to 5 characters and are automatically saved when entered.
Under the CHAS/VTC tab in System Information, you can configure the Spine to show segment labels (and the color of those labels) by clicking the option ‘Show Spine Labels’ and choosing your favorite color.