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Documentation and Coding Guidelines for Public Health Nurses
3.5 Setting Up Public Health Nursing Clinics in the PIMS package
PHNs/DPHNs in collaboration with the assigned PIMS package coordinator (site
manager/CAC/HIM) should set up all clinics listed in Table 3.5 below. The Clinic
Name should include the title “PHN” prefacing the clinic name as this improves
documentation efficiency and accuracy. Location of Encounter should be set up in
this area when possible under “Facility” and should align with your facilities designation
as outlined in the Standard Code book found on the IHS web site:
http://www.ihs.gov/SCB/index.cfm?module=W_FACILITY&option=list&num=38&ne
wquery=1
The Standard Code Book has a listing of tables. To review those appropriate to your
facility select “Facility” from the standard code book tables:
In the search box type your facility name and click “search”:
The facility listing will appear with a status designated as active or inactive. Only
those with an active status should be utilized during clinic set up. Some facilities
have robust locations to choose from while others may be limited. Most sites have
the facility as well as school, home and other as active locations. DPHNs will need
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