Dosing Window Definition

(Topic Last Updated On: 05/03/2018)

Administration > Dosing Window Definition

The Dosing Window Definition screen is accessed by clicking the Dosing Window Definition item, found on the Administration Menu. This screen is a feature add-on in conjunction with the Methasoft Queue View feature, and therefore, is not available in Methasoft out-of-the-box. From this screen, dosing windows are labeled and associated with the computer from which the dispensing staff are administering doses. When dosing staff select a patient from the 'Dosing Queue', the 'Window Name' is displayed on and announced from the Queue View monitor, directing the patient to the specific dosing window to receive their doses. Contact Methasoft Support for more information on the Methasoft Queue View feature.

Field Descriptions

Window Name

This textbox field allows users to label their facilities dosing windows.

Workstation Name

This textbox field allows users to enter in the specific computer name associated with the 'Window Name'.

Grid Columns

Window Name

This column displays the user entered name assigned to the dosing window.

Workstation Name

This column displays the user entered computer name associated with the dosing window name.

Command Buttons

(Workstation Name LookUp)

Clicking this ellipsis button populates the name of the computer into the 'Workstation Name' field.

New

This button is used to create a new Dosing Window Definition item.

Edit

This button allows the user to edit existing Dosing Window Definition records from the grid.

Delete

This button allows the user to delete a selected Dosing Window Definition record from the grid.

Save

When creating or editing a Dosing Window Definition record, clicking this button applies the changes made to the record.

Cancel

When creating or editing a Dosing Window Definition record, clicking this button disregards any changes made, and returns a previously saved record to it's original state.

This button closes the Dosing Window Definition screen.

Procedures

How to Add a New Dosing Window Definition
1.) Click on New. 2.) Enter a descriptive name in the 'Window Name' field. This is the name that will appear on the Queue View window. - Example of how the Dosing Window Names appear on the Queue View Window List - 3.) Enter the specific computer name in the 'Workstation Name' field. Clicking the button to the right of the 'Workstation Name' field, will auto-populate the name of the computer Methasoft is currently open on. - This feature is helpful when the user is unsure of the computer name or how to locate it. - The 'Workstation Name' shows on the 'Dosing Queue' screen under the 'Workstation ID' column. 4.) Click on Save.

How to Edit a Dosing Window Definition
1.) Select the Dosing Window Definition record from the grid. 2.) Click on Edit. 3.) Make changes as needed to the 'Window Name' and/or 'Workstation Name' fields. 4.) Click on Save.

How to Delete a Dosing Window Definition
1.) Select the Dosing Window Definition record from the grid. 2.) Click on Delete. 3.) A pop-up dialog box will appear verifying you are sure you want to delete the selected record. 4.) If you are sure you want to delete the record, click Yes. Otherwise, click No.

Considerations

Workstation Name

The 'Workstation Name' field is referring to the system Computer Name. This name must be unique for each computer in the clinic. The computer name can easily be found by right-clicking on the 'This PC' icon in the File Explorer window, and choosing the 'Properties' menu item. Or by going to the Windows system 'Control Panel' and clicking on the 'System' icon. Contact Methasoft Support for help getting the accurate computer name and for more information on the Methasoft Queue View feature.