Substitute Decision Maker Tool
The Substitute Decision Maker EMR tool uses a structured approach to support primary care providers with initiating advance care planning conversations with their patients and efficiently collecting substitute decision maker information in a standardized way.
Installation steps
- Once you have signed into Accuro you can begin the tool download process from any screen. Start by clicking the Accuro Icon in the bottom left corner or simply click the “Alt” button to open the menu options. Then search for “Form Editor” and click on the option.
- The Edit Repliforms window should now be open. From here click “Tools” in the top left corner and then click “Publish/Download.”
- The Form Publisher window should now be open. From here on the “Download Forms” tab search for “Substitute Decision Maker,” you can search by using the full name or the following key words: SDM, Substitute Decision Maker, ACP, Advance Care Planning. Once you have found the tool, you can preview the tool by selecting “Preview” in the bottom right.
- After previewing the tool, you can click the “Download” option in the bottom right.
- The tool is now downloaded. The tool can be accessed through any patient profile, by navigating to “Encounter Notes” and selecting the “Substitute Decision Maker – SDM” tool in the drop down menu.