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December 2011, Volume 1, Number 2

Greetings!

Nuance is pleased to present you with this edition of eTIPS where you will find tips about:

    eTIP 1: How to add words to your voice file profile vocabulary using existing documents.

    eTIP 2: How to setup automatic email notifications for when iSupport Knowledge Base articles are updated in iSupport.

    eTIP 3:.Learn about the criteria needed for a provider to be prompted for a peer review.

Are you planning a RIS or PACs upgrade anytime soon? Please look at the Contacting Support section for important information on how to keep Nuance's Global Support team aware of changes to your system.

Save the date for Conversations Healthcare 2012. Click here to navigate to an article providing more information.

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Did you know that you can add words to your voice file profile vocabulary by using existing documents?

A provider can use the Add Words from Documents feature to analyze existing documents, such as prior dictated reports, and add unknown words to the vocabulary; as well as improve accuracy for known words.

Click the play button on the following eTIPS Video icon to see a brief demonstration on how to use the "Add Words from Documents" feature.

eTIPS Video

To learn how to use the "Add Words from Documents" feature, refer to the following step-by-step instructions:

  1. Launch the Dictation Client and login.
  2. On the Menu bar, select Speech>Add Words from Documents.
  3. When the Add Words from Document dialog box displays, select your desired options and click Next.
  4. Choose one of the following:
    • Add an entire set of documents at once by using the Add Folder button.
    • Add a single document by using the Add Document button.
  5. When finished adding your documents, click Next and a document analysis will begin.
  6. Once the Analysis is complete, click Next and a list of found words will display.
  7. View the list and remove any unwanted words, then click Next to add the words to your vocabulary.
  8. Once the words are added, click the Finish button to exit.

For more information on how to use the "Add Words from Documents" feature, login to iSupport and search for document number L-3344-003: "PowerScribe360 Administrator Guide." If you are not an iSupport subscriber, click iSupport Timesaver for information on how to get started.

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Did you know that you can automatically get notified, via email, when a Knowledge Base article is updated in iSupport?

When viewing a Knowledge Base (KB) article, a.k.a. solution, in iSupport, you have an option to save a link to the article of interest into the Quick Link group on your iSupport homepage. When an article in the quick link area of your iSupport homepage is updated, you will be automatically sent an email notification informing you that the article has been updated.

Saving the "What's New in PowerScribe 360" article to the Quick Links section is a great way to keep current on new version releases. By doing this, when a new release occurs, you will automatically be notified that the article has be updated. Once notified, simply login to iSupport, click the related quick link and learn about the new features included in the newly released version of PowerScribe 360.

The following describes how to place a iSupport KB article in the Quick Links group on the iSupport homepage:

  1. Search for a Knowledge Base Article of interest and open it for viewing.
  2. Scroll to the top or bottom of the article and click the Add to Quick Links button, found on the right.
  3. A confirmation message will appear stating, Solution “#####” is added to Quick Links.
  4. Click the Home link to return to your Home page.
  5. Verify that the solution is listed in the Quick Links section.

To remove email notification, perform the following steps.

  1. In the Quick Links group on the Home page, click the Number for the KB Article to open it for viewing.
  2. On the top right-side of the article, click the Remove from Quick Links button.
  3. A confirmation message appears stating, Solution “#####” is removed from Quick Links.

For more information about iSupport Quick Links and email notifications, login to iSupport and search for document number L-12552: "iSupport User Guide." If you are not an iSupport subscriber, click iSupport Timesaver for information on how to get started.

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Did you know that in order for a provider to get prompted for a peer review, the peer review interval of relevant prior reports must be reached?

In order for a peer review to take place, the peer review interval of relevant priors must be reached. Relevant priors are reports that meet all of the following criteria:

  1. A prior report exists for the same Patient and same Site.
  2. The prior report has the same Anatomy and Modality as the newly created report.
  3. The modality of the report is not disabled in the Peer Review settings for the Site.
  4. The prior report is dictated and signed by a different radiologist.
  5. The prior report is not older than the site setting for "Maximum age for peer reviewed report" (default is 2 years).
  6. The prior report has not already been peer reviewed.

When the peer review interval has been reached for a radiologist (i.e. the radiologist has created "X" number of new reports since the last time a peer review was performed) then peer review will be prompted the next time a relevant prior report is found when the radiologist creates a new report. Depending on the availability of prior reports that meet ALL of the above criteria, it could potentially take a long time for the radiologist to be prompted.

The most important prerequisite for peer review is to ensure that a complete and accurate charge master (CPT code mapping) is loaded, containing all of the exams that are eligible for peer review. This is how condition #2 is determined above. If either the exam of the new report or the prior report is not part of the charge master, then peer review can never be prompted for that exam type.

For more information about the "Peer Review" feature, login to iSupport and search for document number L-3338-001: "Peer Review Quick Reference." If you are not an iSupport subscriber, click iSupport Timesaver for information on how to get started.

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What's New

iSupportFor a complete listing of all updates for all released versions, login to iSupport and search for Solution #10365 What is the current version of PowerScribe 30 and what is new/changed in the version? If you are not an iSupport subscriber, click iSupport Timesaver for information on how to get started with iSupport.

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What's Fixed

iSupportThe following contains highlights of issues that have been addressed in recent updates to the PowerScribe 360 System. If you are experiencing one or more of the issues described in the What's Fixed listing, please submit a service request to Nuance Healthcare Solutions Global Support Services through iSupport or by calling (800) 833-7776.

To view an expanded What's Fixed listing, by product version, please login to iSupport and search for Solution #13387 "Service Packs Patches and Fixes." If you are not an iSupport subscriber, click iSupport Timesaver for more information.

PowerScribe360 (Version 1.0.2)

  • Enhanced the software to allow for the Install routine to skip Dragon if it is already installed.
  • Corrected an issue where Correct button was being disabled incorrectly.
  • Improvements were made to Philips iSite plug-in.
  • Corrected “is/is not” problem in correction editor.
  • Changes in Admin Portal ACO/LMO preferences are now reflected in SUS database.
  • Corrected an issue in the BRIDGE where there was a problem with ZBR-13.

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John RuizMeet John Ruiz

John Ruiz is a Certified Technical Trainer and Senior Applications Training Specialist within Nuance's Professional Services team. John began his career with Dictaphone where he received the “Most Valuable Team Member” award in 2000, 2001 and 2005, and was also the 1999 Achievement Club winner. Although John is extremely proficient in all Nuance Healthcare Products, he specializes in Radiology Speech recognition applications. John is very passionate about Nuance solutions and is continuously focused on ensuring that every Nuance customer is receiving the best training and support possible. John is also a member of the Computing Technology Industry Association.

When away from Nuance, John can be found on the family ranch located in the White Mountains of Arizona.

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iSupportiSupport is a Proven Timesaver

iSupport is an Internet based support site where you can search our dynamic knowledge base for answers to your questions, access our library of operational manuals and quick reference guides, view the latest product enhancements, and submit online requests for service.

iSupport Knowledge Base Content Update:
A number of important knowledge base articles have been added or reissued with updated information to iSupport, as follows:

  • 12300 What Microsoft Security Bulletins Impact Dictaphone Enterprise Speech System (DESS), PowerScribe 360, PowerScribe, and RadWhere Software? (reissued 11/17/11)
  • 10129 PowerScribe Operator Manuals (reissued 11/9/11)
  • 13387 Service Packs, Patches, and Fixes (reissued 10/25/11)
  • 14570 Configure a PS360 Publication for Multiple PS360
  • 14569 Point a Workstation to a different PS360 Server
  • 14391 Microphone or Foot Pedal Not Recognized/Disconnected (reissued 9/30/11)
  • 14534 Merge Fields in Copied AutoText in PowerScribe 360
  • 14525 Error Message: The build of Dragon NaturallySpeaking installed is not up-to-date
  • 14455 Did you know ACO and LMO processes run periodically to improve recognition accuracy for PowerScribe 360 users?
  • 14415 eTIPS Newsletter Archive - PowerScribe 360
  • 14422 Client will not load with Windows 7 or Vista
  • 14406 No audio recording devices installed
  • 14405 Loss of Audio on Send to Correction
  • 10129 PowerScribe Operator Manuals (reissued 6/30/11)
  • 13910 PowerScribe System Specifications (reissued 6/24/11)
  • 14399 Unable to Load Speech Files or Speech Menu Grayed Out
  • 14237 How to Uninstall/Reinstall PowerScribe 360 (reissued 6/15/11)

To see the details of any item on the above listing, simply log in to iSupport and search for the article number that precedes each item.

Getting Started with iSupport:
In order to use the full features of iSupport and/or to submit an online service request you need to be a registered iSupport member. Click Getting Started with iSupport - PowerScribe 360 to see step-by-step instructions on how to register to become an iSupport member.

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Conversations Healthcare 2012

Conversations 2012

Hold the date for Conversations Healthcare 2012!

Please join Nuance Healthcare for our user conference, Conversations Healthcare 2012, which will be held at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 22 - 25, 2012.

The event is exclusively for the users of Nuance Healthcare products such as Dictaphone Enterprise Speech System (DESS), Dragon Medical, eScription, iChart, Nuance Transcription Services, PowerScribe, RadCube, RadPort, and Veriphy. We will continue to update you as information becomes available at www.conversations2012.com

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Contacting Support

PowerScribe 360 customers who have an active maintenance contract with Nuance are serviced by a dedicated Healthcare Support team available 24x7x365.

Nuance Healthcare Technical Support
This organization can offer assistance via remote on-line connectivity to your systems. It's available toll-free at 800 833-7776 via our "Say Anything" menu. So Say, "PowerScribe 360 Support" at the prompt.

Or save the call and access Nuance Healthcare's Support Center through our iSupport, Internet-based website at https://isupport.nuance.com. If you are not an iSupport subscriber click here to learn more about iSupport and how you may get started.

Click here to navigate to the Nuance Technical Support website for additional details on contacting PowerScribe 360 customer support.

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Are you planning an RIS or PACs upgrade anytime soon?
Please contact us by calling our Technical Support Center or by submitting a service request via iSupport so we may better assist you with upcoming changes to your system.

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Nuance Healthcare Solutions Global Support Services
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