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Configuring the Death Certificate Workflow
Who is this article for?Users who are using our Best-in-Class Workflows.
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The Death Certificate Workflow is used to manage the death certificate issuance process from autopsy versus external examination determination to registry of the Certificate.
This article outlines the recommended configurations that can be applied to the Death Certificate Workflow which is available for download in the Best-In-Class Workflow Download Centre.
1. Associated Workflows
The Death Certificate Workflow is not designed to launch or be launched by any other Best-in-Class Workflow.
It can be used individually or in conjunction with any other Workflows without required edits.
2. Configuration steps
The below lists required an update. List options can be added in the Custom Fields section within the Administration module.
| Field | Change |
|---|---|
|
Type of Exam |
Update this field to identify the potential exam types. |
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Report Requested |
Update this field to identify the types of reports requested This field is part of the Report(s) Requested subform. |
3. Responsible Parties
The table below outlines the recommendations for changes to the responsible parties:
| Step | Default Responsible Party | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | All Users | By default all users will be able to initiate this Workflow- update if you’d like to specify particular users who can initiate a death certificate Workflow. |
| Initialize Death Certificate | Medical Examiner Assigned | By default this step will be assigned to the person identified in this custom personnel field in a previous step. If you’d prefer to identify a consistent group or person(s) to initialize the death certificate you will need to update this Responsible Party. |
| Death Certificate Pending | Medical Examiner Assigned | By default this step will be assigned to the person identified in this custom personnel field in a previous step. If you’d prefer to identify a consistent group or person(s) to approve changes you will need to update this Responsible Party. |
“Workflow Initiator” is a placeholder and default Responsible Party. We strongly advise updating these steps to identify the specific individuals or groups responsible for these steps in your process.