Overview

In this article we will review the Date Range of Orders Feature. This feature, formerly called Out of Cycle, allows users to view orders due for a selected time range.  

This feature may be used for a number of reasons:

• To determine if an order will display for administration at the correct time
• To administer an order early if requested to do so by the doctor
• To chart an order as Did Not Administer so it does not display when it would be due
• To chart a PRN that was given earlier but not charted

Using the Date Range of Orders Feature

Step 1: Select the desired resident.

Step 2: From the resident’s screen, select the Date Range for Orders menu in the left panel.

Step 3: From the menu displayed, select the desired timeframe for which orders should display. 

• To use a custom time frame, select Custom Date Range, then use the calendar icons to select the timeframe for which orders should display.

Step 4: Select Submit. 

Step 5: The Date Range of Orders drop-down is now red and the OOC date and time range is displayed

• When a pre-defined range is selected, it will display in the drop-down.

Step 6: To cancel the Date Range of Orders selection, click the Remove Date Range link below the drop down. The Date Range of Orders drop-down will no longer be red.

Note: It is imperative that users remove their date range after using the feature in order to prevent charting orders at the incorrect time.