Using the Census

Using the Census

The Census feature allows you to view a summary and the status of all appointments for a specific date. You can even update the status of your appointments with a single click! 

To view the Census, click the button from the Schedule screen:



You can view today's date or navigate to a different day using the Calendar and arrows:



You will be able to check the status of all appointments and view the associated information. You can also update the status by clicking on the bold red letters of the current status:





Once a patient is checked in, you can select a room or area that they will be located in for their appointment. 



To set up rooms or kennels, navigate to the "Settings" module, click the "Configurations" tab, and select "New Room"

You can check patients in or out from the Census as well. When checking out, you will be able to select the invoice and take payment from the Census screen. Once a patient has been checked out, you will no longer be able to make updates to the status:





All changes to the status that are made in the Census, will change the appointment icons on the schedule to match:

   


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