Associate an order

  • 3 minutes

Order association in PowerScribe One links one or more imaging orders (accession numbers) to a single report. This ensures that all relevant studies are documented and interpreted within the correct clinical context.

An order represents a requested imaging study. Each order has a unique accession number, which is used to track and identify the study.

Some workflows require multiple related studies in a single report. PowerScribe One supports this by associating multiple accession numbers with one report, when your system and EMR integration are configured for it.

Screenshot that shows the Procedure Data pane with Open Orders and the Add (+) icon for associating an imaging order with the current report.

Workflow dependencies

  • System dependency: Multiple order association is available only if the EMR/EHR supports multiple accession numbers per report.

  • Configuration dependency: This capability must be enabled in the system configuration by your administrator before it appears in your workflow.

  • Workflow visibility: Associated orders appear in the Procedure Data tab and at the top of the report header, providing clear visibility of associated studies.

Associate orders within an open report

  1. Open an existing report in the Report Editor.
  2. Locate the Procedure Data tab in the right pane.
  3. Select Open Orders to view available orders for the patient.
  4. Identify the correct accession numbers.
  5. Select the Add (+) icon next to each order to associate it with the report.

After associating orders: Confirm that all accession numbers appear in the report header. Review exam descriptions to ensure correct studies are included. Replace or Insert necessary AutoText as appropriate. Continue dictation and editing as needed. Complete and finalize the report following your standard workflow.

Applied scenario

You're reviewing a CT Abdomen Pelvis and notice the patient also has a CT Chest performed at the same time. In the Procedure Data tab, you locate the CT chest order under Open Orders and select the Add (+) icon to associate it. Both accession numbers now appear in the report header. You review findings from both studies and complete a single, comprehensive CT Chest Abdomen and Pelvis report that reflects the full clinical picture.