# Ordering Diet Isolation/P recautions

To place a diet isolation or precaution order, follow these steps:

1. Select the Orders tab.

2. Select the active orders view from the View Orders pane

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select View | Active Orders (includes pending, recent activity).

Note: The Encounter Information dialog appears if no encounter information has been entered.

3. Select the Isolation/Precaution tab.

4. Select the type of precaution (Protective, Respiratory, Strict, or Wound/Skin).

5. Type the instructions in the Instructions text field.

6. Select Accept Order.

7. When finished, select Quit.

Note: The order must be signed before it is sent. You can either sign the order now or wait until later.

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Additional Diet Order

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