A few hints (sm)

Yes, Instant Text works very well with DQS.  The newest version has a button to automatically import your DQS AutoCorrect file, if you have one started.  Instant Text can be complex -- just set it up to NOT use markers and it will emulate Expanders you are used to.  Using marker keys does increase its function, but it takes quite a while to get used to them.

Cool thing about IT  is that as long as you save a copy of each report you do, you can have the program automatically compile your abbvs/expansions for you, saving tons of time.

Best way to make lots of lines on DQS is to save a copy of EVERY report and make a normal from it.  Save it in Notepad -- using Word or WordPad can mess up the formatting when you call the file in. 

There's an old forum that is linked to from the Instant Text site that was written by a MQ DQS expert that has lots of tips.  Last time I checked the forum isn't being updated, but the existing information is valuable.  There's a description of an excellent way to save your reports and then access the files from the Windows toolbar (bottom of screen).  To save copy of report, just cut/paste into Notepad before sending the job.  DQS maintains a copy of the report on your hard drive for a few days if you forget; I know there are instructions on the forum for finding the directory in which the reports are kept, or you can just use Windows search function to look for a unique phrase in a report you've just sent -- that will show you the directory.

The problem with DQS, and with many platforms these days, is no payment for patient demographics, even when you're working on an account that doesn't import them automatically.  Before DQS the MQ platform I worked on (INET) paid for things like date of service/admission/discharge, requesting/referring physician names, courtesy copy name/address, etc.  If you do a lot of short reports, that really hurts.

Good luck.  

• Okay, those using DQS, how do you do it? How do you make (sm) - quietmoods
  • i don't use IT and don't quite - sm
  • A few hints (sm) - DQSer
    • quietmoods@yahoo.com - quietmoods
      • LOL, guess I didn't read where it said subject (sm) - quietmoods
    • This was extremely helpful! The DQS training is very inadequate. Thank you. - Another frustrated DQSer.
  • IT - readytoretire

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I am posting to ask my fellow MTs for some tips/hints/advice/suggestions.

I'm starting a new position tomorrow which uses the Meditech platform.

Yes, I know MediTech is rather antiquated, clunky, and a general pain.  It's the version where one cannot type into Word and paste into MediTech; everything has to be typed directly into MediTech.

It's been EONS since I've used MediTech and I'm going to be very rusty.  Does anyone have any quick tips, hints, or refreshers they can throw my way to make my transition back into time a bit less stressful? 

I appreciate anything you guys can offer

It has been many, many, many years since I was in school and not really sure if this old dog can really learn new tricks.