This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to link a patient's signature within the eMAR module, an optional feature for recording patient consent.

Permissions Required

No specific BestNotes permissions are required.

Adding a Patient's Signature in eMAR

This feature is set up by your eMAR System Administrator and is only available if SigPads are configured. Use it as needed.

  1. Select a Patient.
  2. Mark each Medication for the Pass.
  3. The Patient Signature button will display.

  1. Select which device will be used in the upper-right (same line).

Screenshot showing the Patient Signature button

Screenshot showing device selection dropdown

  1. Click the Patient Signature button.
  2. A window will display to confirm that the Patient signed. NOTE: Before you click a button, wait until the next step.
  3. Open this URL link on a separate browser tab or the designated device: https://crm.bestnotes.com/apps/sigpad/
  4. Enter Site ID and Device ID provided by your eMAR System Administrator. NOTE: If this URL is already open, you may need to refresh the page.

  1. At the bottom, the patient will be able to sign using one of the following methods:
    1. Physical Scribble (Cursive)

    Screenshot showing Site ID and Device ID input fields

    1. PIN (Set up in the BestNotes Client)
  2. Press Accept. Do NOT press Accept if the section is Clear / empty.

  1. Return to the eMAR to click Yes in the Confirm window.

Screenshot showing signature pad with Accept button

Screenshot showing the Confirm window

  1. The signature will be recorded.
    1. At this time, there is no place for this Signature to display in the eMAR or BestNotes.
    2. It is recorded in your BestNotes Database and will be safe there until needed.

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