# Postings (Overview)

Postings contain critical patient-related information about which hospital staffs need to be aware. The Postings button is visible on all tabs of the CPRS GUI window an d is always located in the upper right corner of the window

If a patient record contains postings, the Postings button displays one or more of the following letters: C, W, A, D. These letters correspond to the four types of postings described below.

C (Cr isis Notes) Cautionary information about critical behavior or patient health.

Example: Suicidal attempts or threats.

W (Warnings) Notifications that inform medical center staff about possible risks associated with patients.

Example: Patient can be v iolent.

A (Adverse Reactions/Allergies) Posting that displays information about medications, foods, and other items to which patients are allergic or to which they may have an adverse reaction. CPRS creates these postings automatically when users enter allergies.

D (Directives) Also called advanced directives, directives are recorded agreements that a patient and/or family have made with the clinical staff.

Example: DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) directive on file.

The Postings button

Related topics

Creating a New Posting

Viewing a Posting

Entering Allergies