Add Latex Allergy

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2 MINUTE PEARLSAdd a Latex Allergy

• Adding a latex Allergy to your patients allergy
  profile is essential to maximize patient safety
  and healthcare quality.
• This allergy should be in both the AHLTA Allergy
  Module as well as the CHCS I Allergy Module.
• The synchronization between the two systems will
  automatically enter the information in the other
  system

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Access the allergy module
Access the allergy module
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2. Click on the Allergen button to bring up the
Allergen search screen.
1. Click on the Add allergy button to open the
bottom of the screen.
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Click on Latex natural rubber (first item) and
click OK
Click on Latex natural rubber (first item) and
click OK.
1. To find the latex allergy in AHLTA, you have
to enter the percent sign () both in front and
behind your search criteria. This searches for
any phrase with LATEX in it.
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1. Add your Reaction and other information and
click on Save.
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After successful Allergy Sync, this allergy will
appear in the host CHCS I system. If the allergy
doesnt sync, you should add in CHCS I also.
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During CHCS I Order Entry, the allergy will
display as well as in the Patient Medication
Module in AHLTA.
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For More Information

• AMEDD AHLTA Homepage
• https//www.us.army.mil/suite/page/406 (AKO
  password required)
• AHLTA Video Tutorials
• Currently https//www.us.army.mil/suite/page/406
  (AKO password required)
• Future http//www-nmcp.mar.med.navy.mil/AHLTA/AH
  LTA20Training20Tools/index.html
• I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions
  you have for future AHLTA 2 Minute Pearls.
  Please contact me at the following
• LTC Ron Moody, MD (AHLTA Program Office)
  
• Email
  Ron.Moody_at_us.army.mil