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.

In some workflows, multiple related studies must be documented in a single report. PowerScribe One supports associating multiple accession numbers with one report when the system and electronic medical record (EMR) integration are configured for that workflow.

Workflow dependencies

  • System dependency: Multiple-order association is available only if the EMR or EHR supports multiple accession numbers per report.
  • Configuration dependency: Your administrator must enable this capability in system configuration before it appears in your workflow.
  • Workflow visibility: Associated orders appear in the Procedure Data tab and at the top of the report header so you can verify associated studies.

Associate orders within an open report

  1. Open an exam or 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 number or accession numbers.
  5. Select the Add (+) icon next to each order to associate it with the report.

Screenshot showing order association in the Procedure Data tab.

After you associate orders:

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

Applied scenario

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