Managing Message Search Results

Your search results will appear in the Interface Message Search Results screen:

Surgery and DI Screen

 

ALC Screen

 

Note: There is an upper limit to the number of search results that will display. If your search exceeds the limit, you will see an error message. In that case, refine your search criteria to reduce the number of results.

The Message Search Results screen displays the following information:

Field

Description

Edit Workflow Check boxes

Allows you to select multiple messages to apply the same workflow updates, such as assigning them to a particular user. Workflow Information is covered here.

Interface Message ID

A unique identifier is assigned to each interface message, whether it is a success or failure.

Message Date and Time

The date and time the message was generated.

Sending Site

The facility from where the message originated.

Case/Order/Visit Number

Displays the patient’s Case Number (Surgery), Order Number (DI) or Visit Number (ALC)

Result

Displays the interface error or warning code(s).

Assigned To

Identifies the user the message is assigned to for investigation and resolution.

Workflow Status

Shows whether the message is unassigned, assigned, resolved, or closed. If no status has been assigned by someone within the facility, the cell will be blank.

Interface Message Status

Indicates the status of the message. Possible values are: Success, Error, and In-Process.

Sorting

Messages are sorted based on Interface Message ID lowest to highest.

To sort by other column headings, click the relevant column heading once to sort in ascending (i.e., alphabetical) order or twice to sort in descending (Z-A) order.  

Note: The Result column cannot be used for sorting.

Navigating

The following outlines the navigation options available in the Message Search Results screen:

 

Option

Description

New Search button

Returns to the Interface Message Search page to modify or enter new search criteria.

Previous

Displays the previous search result page, if one exists.

First

Displays the first search result page.

Numbered links (e.g., 2 3)

Navigates to the page number clicked.

Last

Displays the last search result page, if one exists.

link  (Not shown)

Navigates to the next set of pages if it appears on the right side of the page numbers – or – navigates back to the previous set of pages if it appears on the left side of the page numbers.

Next

Displays the next search result page, if one exists.

Exporting MFM Search Results to MS Excel

Note: For WTIS data extraction and reporting functions, you will require at least Microsoft Excel 2003, Service Pack 1 (required for data extraction and reporting functions). Refer to the WTIS Minimum System Requirements for more details.

To export your search results, click the Generate Excel Report button and choose one of the following options:

Note: For very large searches you may receive a warning that the export will take several minutes and be asked to confirm that you wish to proceed.

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