GE MAC 1600

Entering Patient Information
2028451-182B MAC™ 1600 4-3
Entering Patient Information with a Barcode Reader
Using a barcode reader can simplify the entry of patient information and
reduce the chance of introducing errors. When you scan a patient’s
barcode, it retrieves the patient information encoded in the barcode. You
can then verify or modify the information as appropriate.
To use the barcode reader, it must be connected to the USB port on the
MAC 1600 back panel and properly configured. Refer to Chapter 9 for
instructions on setting up the optional barcode reader.
1. When the Scan the Patient Barcode prompt appears on the screen,
scan the patient’s barcode.
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A Please wait message is displayed on the screen and the barcode
reader beeps. The first Patient Data window opens with the data
from the patient’s barcode entered in the appropriate fields.
2. Confirm that the data entered from the patient’s barcode is accurate.
3. Enter or modify patient information as necessary.
Refer to “Entering Patient Information Manually” on page 4-2 for
details.
4. After verifying that the patient information is correct, press the F6
key to save the patient data.