Automations let you set up rules that trigger actions automatically, saving time on manual tasks and ensuring consistent processes across your team.
What Can Automations Do?
Here are some examples:
- When a high-risk form is submitted → update worklist status to "Urgent"
- When a new encounter is created → automatically send an intake form
- When a specific form is completed → update the encounter status to "Ready for Review"
Creating an Automation
- Go to Clinic Settings from the top navigation, then click Automations in the left sidebar
- Click New Automation
Step 1: Choose a Trigger
Select what event starts the automation:
| Trigger | When It Fires |
|---|---|
| Form Submitted | When a specific form is completed by a patient |
| Encounter Created | When a new patient encounter is added |
Step 2: Add Conditions (Optional)
Make your automation more specific by adding conditions:
- Only trigger if a certain field has a specific value
- Only trigger if a risk score exceeds a threshold
Conditions let you target exactly the situations where you want the automation to run.
Step 3: Choose Actions
Select what should happen when the trigger fires:
| Action | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Update Worklist Status | Change the encounter's status in a specific worklist column |
| Send Form | Assign a form to the patient |
Step 4: Review and Activate
- Review your automation configuration
- Toggle the status to active to enable it (or leave disabled for later)
- Click Create Automation
Example Automations to Try
Auto-Send Intake Form
- Trigger: Encounter created
- Action: Send intake form
- Test it: Create a new encounter and verify the form is assigned automatically
Auto-Update Status After Intake
- Trigger: Intake form is submitted
- Action: Update worklist status to your desired value (e.g., "Ready for Review")
- Test it: Submit an intake form and verify the status changes on the worklist