Printing patient labels in Cerner EMR (now Oracle Health) is crucial for accurate patient identification and streamlined workflow efficiency. Labels play a vital role in correctly tagging specimens, medications, and patient documentation, while minimizing the risk of errors. However, many users find it challenging to locate the appropriate functions within Cerner to print patient labels.

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to printing patient labels using Cerner.

Step-by-Step Guide To Printing Patient Labels

To print labels and documents, you can utilize any of the following tools offered by the software:

Documents (clerk and select positions only)
PM Conversation (select positions only)
FormFast WFI (clerk, clinicians, research)
Medical Record Request (clerk, clinicians, research)

Printing Labels Using Documents

Printing labels or documents may be required after updating a patient’s key identification details, such as name, date of birth, gender, or PHN.

Select the ‘Documents’ icon from the toolbar in the relevant CST Cerner application

Alternatively, choose ‘Documents’ from the ‘Task’ drop-down menu in PM Office

Select the ‘Find Person’ icon

Use CST Cerner and EMPI search criteria to locate the patient
Select the appropriate patient/encounter, then click 'OK’
In the ‘Qualified Documents’ section, a list of available documents for printing will be displayed. Choose the required document or label type, then click the ‘Print' icon

In the ‘Print’ dialog box, choose the appropriate printer and specify the required number of copies, then click ‘OK’

Follow these steps again for any additional documents or labels that need to be printed

Printing Labels Using PM Conversation

The PM Conversation feature, available in the toolbar within PowerChart and FirstNet applications, allows users to access the print labels conversation. To access labels through it;
Make sure the correct patient chart and encounter are open in either PowerChart or FirstNet before proceeding
From the PM Conversation drop-down list, choose the ‘Print Labels’ conversation

In the ‘Print Labels’ window, carefully review the ‘Patient Information’ to ensure accuracy
Select ‘OK’

Choose the ‘Labels’ or ‘Documents’ you need to print
Select ‘OK’

Printing Labels Using FormFast WebForm Imprint (WFI)

FormFast WFI, available in the toolbar within PowerChart and FirstNet, is a tool used for printing ‘Forms’ and ‘Patient ID Labels’ for documents from external sites.

Printing Labels Using Medical Record Request

A Recap: Ways Of Printing Labels With Cerner

Using FormFast webform imprint (WFI)
In PowerChart using run documents (HIM)
From external sites using FormFast WebForm Imprint (WFI)

Final Verdict: How To Print Labels In Cerner

Generating patient labels in Cerner is an essential step that ensures precise patient identification while streamlining workflow efficiency. Whether using Documents, PM Conversation, FormFast WFI, or Medical Record Request (MRR), healthcare professionals can efficiently generate the necessary labels and documents to ensure seamless patient care.

If you need further assistance with printing labels in Cerner, we recommend signing up for a free Cerner demo for a more comprehensive understanding.

How To Print Patient Labels In Cerner

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