Barcode Settings - GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE Monitor B650 Technical Manual

CARESCAPE Monitor B650

7.7.2 Barcode settings

Barcode settings must be configured if a barcode reader is used to input patient data to the
Admit/Discharge menu.
NOTE: Acquire detailed specification of the character-delimited or the length-delimited,
multi-field barcode that the hospital uses. This will configure the barcode parser correctly.
NOTE: Acquire sample barcodes, if possible, to verify the operation of the parser configuration.
NOTE: For details on barcode data requirements and restrictions, see section
data specifications.
1. Select the parser type.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. Select Save.
If you selected No Parser, the barcode setting configuration is complete.
For a Length or Character Delimited Parser, follow the applicable instructions.
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7.7.3 Configuring Length Delimited Parser information
Points to note
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If you configure Age, you must either select the Age Unit item or one of the age units (e.g.,
Years, Months, Weeks, Days) below Fixed Option.
− If you configure Height, you must either select the Height Unit item or one of the height
units (e.g., Feet, Inches, Meters, Centimeters, Millimeters) below Fixed Option.
− If you configure Weight, you must either select the Weight Unit item or one of the weight
units (e.g., Kilograms, Grams, Micrograms, Pounds, Ounces) below Fixed Option.
− For an example of admit/discharge configuration for a length delimited parser, see
Example of Length Delimited Parser information on page 81.
1. In the Admit/Discharge Configuration window, enter the location and length information
for each data item.
If an item is not included in the barcode, type 0 in the item's Position and Length fields, or
leave the Position and Length fields blank.
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Log in to Webmin.
Select Configuration > Admit Settings.
In the Sub-Modules for Admit Settings window, select Barcode Settings.
Below Barcode Setup in the Barcode Settings window, select the applicable parser
type from the drop-down list:.
Parser type
No Parser
Length Delimited Parser
Character Delimited Parser
7.7.3 Configuring Length Delimited Parser
or
7.7.4 Configure character delimited parser
Used with this type of barcode
Simple barcode that contains one piece of
information, but no data control, so there is no
need for a parser.
Barcode that specifies the beginning position and
length of each field on the barcode.
Barcode that specifies a special character that
separates each field on the barcode.
information.
information.
7.7.5 Barcode