Files > WV NOTIFICATION TYPE

name
WV NOTIFICATION TYPE
number
790.403
location
^WV(790.403,
description
This file stores the notification types which decribe how test or procedure results and treatment needs are communicated to the patient. The notification type may be a letter, personal contact, an organization's name, or other term that describes the communication process. Entries in this file may be tagged to identify the number of attempts associated with the type of contact, e.g., first letter, second letter (certified), 3rd phone call. New Notification Types can be entered into this file through VA FileMan. Synonyms can be entered by the case manager(s) through the Edit Synonyms for Notification Types option. This information is stored in a patient's record through the Add a New Notification or Edit a Notification option.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01name(+)0;1FREE TEXTBThis field contains types of notifications which indicate how patients were informed about test and procedure results, and treatment needs. For example, contact PHN (primary health nurse), conversation with patient, consult, or 2nd phone call.
.02printable (eg.,letter)0;2BOOLEAN0:NO
1:YES
This field stores a code (0 = No, 1 = Yes) that indicates if this notification type will be printed.
.03synonym0;3FREE TEXTCThis field stores an abbreviation or short synonym for the notification type. For example, "LF" for "Letter, First". New synonyms may be entered or edited by the case manager.

Referenced by 1 types

  1. WV NOTIFICATION (790.4) -- type of notification