Clinic Memo

Mar. 1, 2024  |  Clinical Operations

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UPDATE:  DDS/DH Screening Form

The following class IV criteria have been added to the SoD PDI:

• Extensive fixed prosth/dental implant treatment completed by external treatment providers

• Active orthodontic treatment with external treatment providers

• Allergy to local anesthetic

Please also remember to double-click on Outcome of Prosthodontic Consult heading, then choose appropriate option which will be reflected in the EHR alert box:

• Not Accepted - Case Too Complex

• Accepted for Phase 1 & 2 Tx Only - No Phase 3 Tx

• Accepted for Phase 1 & 2 Tx - Potential for Phase 3 Tx

REMINDER:  Recall Types in axiUm

EXAM  

• When a complete exam (01103) or recall exam (01202) is completed in axiUm, a 12 month EXAM recall type is automatically added to the Recall Box of the Patient Card.

  • • If an EXAM recall type already exists in the Recall Box, it's recall date will automatically be replaced with the new recall date.

• When a pediatric complete exam (01101, 01102) or pediatric recall exam (01202P) is completed in axiUm, the Recall Box will open and the provider will be prompted to enter the recall interval for the PEDO recall type ie. 6 months or 12 months. 

IPT, MSPT, REEVAL

• The Recall Box is automatically populated based on recall information from the Perio Template Note.

• If the recall type does not change, ie MSPT to MSPT, the previous recall date will be automatically replaced with the new recall date.

• If the recall type changes, ie IPT to REEVAL or REEVAL to MSPT, the new recall type and interval will be automatically added to the Recall Box, based on recall information from Perio Template Note; however,  the provider must DELETE the old/previous recall from the Recall Box.

REMINDER:  Exam Code for Edentulous Patients

Please ensure to treatment plan a Complete Exam (01103) for new patients who are completely edentulous.  This will ensure that a 12 month EXAM recall is automatically added to the Recall Box of the Patient Card.  

Similarly, please ensure to treatment plan a Recall Exam (01202) for returning patients who are completely edentulous.  This will ensure that the 12 month EXAM recall date is automatically updated.

UPDATE:  Increase to Staff & Public Parking Rates (AHS)

Effective April 1, 2024, AHS staff and public parking rates will increase to reflect local market rates and adjust for inflation costs.

Public parking rates will increase from $2.25/half hour to $2.50/half hour, while daily rates will increase from $14.25 to $15.00.

The increase to staff parking rates will be between 3.18% and 3.3%.