Information on the Assignments Grid

Information in the worklist for each assignment can include the items in the following list. Your enterprise can configure the columns that are displayed in the worklist as well as the column sort order. Some items in this list may not be included in your worklist. You can sort the list according to the column by clicking in the column heading.

Note: Some of the field labels may be customized for your enterprise (for example, Encounter, Discharge). Status colors can also be customized.

Status: Color coded by type; the status types are:

Ready (blue) - can be processed.
Checked Out (gray) - another user is viewing the assignment in the document viewer.
Pending (yellow) - a user has manually set a 'pend to' date; when the pend date is reached, the system sets the status to 'Ready.' (This function is available only in HPF Workstation, but the status is viewable in HPF WebStations and HPF Modules.)
Hold (tan) - retain the assignment for an unspecified time period. Disallow access by another user. (This function is available only in HPF Workstation, but the status is viewable in HPF WebStations and HPF Modules.)
Linked: The assignment has a linked document or page (which is displayed when the assignment is processed).
Patient: Name of the patient associated with the assignment.
Pt type: Patient type such as inpatient, outpatient, or emergency patient.
MRN: For EMPI (Enterprise Master Person Index)-enabled enterprises only. When you click this link, the system displays all associated records.
Facility: Name of the facility associated with the assignment.
Encounter: Number of the encounter associated with the assignment.
Discharge: Date of discharge.
Assigned: Date of assignment creation, most recent on top.
Admitting Diagnosis: The admitting diagnosis from the HIS database. (The ability to view this is based on your security privileges. The column displays 'xxxxx' if access is not granted.)
Reason: Reason selected to explain the origin or reassignment of the assignment.