Configuring Pick Lists

Pick lists can be used in one of two ways on a form: [1] as a standard drop-down list where only one selection can be made or [2] as a multiple choice field where all options that apply can be selected. If you wish to allow for multiple choices, you need to select the MList option from the Control Type field. For both types, the options available in the list are defined on the Pick Lists page: RL6:Infection is installed with all the pick lists required to create surveillance files, add infection related outcomes, and document patient-specific events. The contents of those pick lists can be configured. When searching for a pick list, use the corresponding Field Name rather than the Field Caption.

Prerequisites: The 'Pick Lists' and 'Replace Pick Lists' role functions must be enabled.

1. Click the Logged in as menu and click Admin Center. Under the FormsA number of fields grouped together by sections to allow users to enter and store data related to a patient or employee event. You can define multiple forms for a module. Forms fall into two categories: submission forms (i.e. for front line entry users) and management forms (i.e. for file manager users). Management forms contain the same data as submission forms with added sections for follow-up investigations and resolutions and outcomes. and Fields heading, click the Pick List Manager (not shown).
2. Select a Module from the drop-down list. All pick lists for the selected module are displayed in the grid.
3. Use the following action buttons:
   1. New – creates a new list. For RL6:Infection users, no new pick lists are required.
   2. Edit – opens the pick list in the editor.
   3. Delete – removes the selected list from the database. A message displays if the list is used elsewhere in RL6; click Yes to confirm the deletion.
   4. Replace – changes values selected on multiple files in bulk.
   5. Check Usage – scans the RL6 database for occurrences where the pick list is used. This helps give you a better understanding of relationships shared by the various components of the system.
   6. Export to Excel – exports the selected pick lists into spreadsheets.
   7. Import from Excel – imports a pick list file from your computer.
4. Search - the search fields allows you to locate a specific pick list. Enter the name of the pick list and click the Search icon. Click Reset to restore the default list.