Manage Facility History for a Patient

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Manage Facility History for a Patient


Adding and Managing Facility History for a Patient

Track a patient's facility stays, including start/end dates, reasons, and related OASIS transfer records.

Locations of Facility History Screen

  • Barnestorm Office: Click Patient Histories → Facility History.
  • Point of Care: Click Transfer → Edit Facility History.

Add a New Facility Entry

  • Select the Type of facility from the dropdown list.
  • Search for the facility name, or enter the code if known.
  • Select the From and Thru dates for the patient's stay.
    • Check Dates not known if dates are unavailable.
    • Check Unknown on the Thru date if the patient is still in the facility.
  • Enter the reason for the stay.
  • Click Save. The entry will appear in the lower panel.

Edit an Existing Entry

  • Select the entry from the lower panel.
  • Update the information at the top of the screen.
  • Click Save.

Delete an Entry

  • Select the entry from the lower panel.
  • Click Delete.
  • Confirm by clicking Yes when prompted.

Print the Facility History

  • Click the Print button at the top of the screen.
  • Select the printer icon to print.
  • Click Close when done.

Other Options & Settings

  • Add a new facility type: Go to Barnestorm Office → Codes → Security → Global Settings → Patient Histories → 1200. Enter the new type name. To add multiple, separate names with a pipe (|). Example: Type A|Type B.
  • OASIS Transfer Report: Run Reports → Oasis → 13.17 OASIS Transfers to view all active patients with a transfer OASIS and facility entry.
  • Add a new facility code: Go to Codes → Other Basic Codes → Doctors and select the correct Type from the dropdown.

💡 Tip: Keeping facility history updated ensures accurate OASIS reporting and continuity of care tracking.



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Last Modified:Friday, August 01, 2025

Last Modified By: farrah@barnestorm.com

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