Adding Duplicate Files

Duplicate files are marked with the Duplicate File icon in the File Info Center.

Note: this capability is only available to users with the Manage Primary/Duplicate FilesThe electronic record created when a user submits an incident report, such as a fall or medication error, or when a patient provides feedback. Some organizations refer to files as events, reports, or cases. role function.

To add a duplicate file:

1. Open the primary file you want to add a duplicate to (not shown, see Navigating the File Info Center (page 1)).
2. In the File Notifications side panel, click Duplicate Files to view the callout of duplicate files.
3. In the File search box, search for the file you want to add as a duplicate.
4. To compare the information for the current file and the file you want to make a duplicate, click Compare.
5. Click Add. The file is now added as a duplicate file.