This video demonstrates how to use the vaccination module included in Praxis EMR v5. It is part of a video series on the new features of their latest version release.
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The video does a nice job of showing the steps to bring in a new vaccine and using it. However, the process assumes that the user will have to key in the vaccine’s lot number, manufacturer, etc.
I don’t see any reason why this kind of error prone entry needs to be done by the end user. Barcodes, etc., by the manufacturer would provide a far more reliable system. Can you imagine having to go through a supermarket checkout and being required to key in a product’s price code, etc.?
I do find it interesting that they haven’t included some sort of barcode system, but I would have to think that it would be in the plans at some point.