You can use SmartFlow to make a patient record directly. For example, if you admitted a patient for an emergency, or your PIMS is not available, you can make a patient record directly.

1. Go to a whiteboard.
2. Select the plus button.
   
   SmartFlow shows more settings.
3. Select Create a Patient.
   
   SmartFlow shows a Quick Info screen.
4. In the Patient Name box, enter the patient name.
   
5. If necessary, use the Patient File Number box to enter the patient file number.
   
6. If necessary, use the Weight box to enter the patient weight.
7. In the Treatment Template box, select the applicable treatment template.
   
8. Select General.
   
   SmartFlow shows a General screen.
9. If necessary, use Treatments Begin at to select the start date and time.
   
10. In the N⁰ of Flowsheets box, enter the necessary number of flowsheets.
    
    Note: SmartFlow saves the number that you enter in the Number of Flowsheets box. For example, if you enter 5, the Number of Flowsheets box shows 5 when a person makes another temporary patient record.
11. If necessary, use the whiteboard box to select the whiteboard that will show the patient.
12. Make other settings as necessary.
13. Select Save.