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Medication Release Notes - March 2026

Conditionally Hide Signature Box When Event Does Not Require Signature

  • What - The medication log user interface was updated to conditionally hide the Signature box when the selected medication event does not require a signature. Previously, the signature field appeared in a disabled or ghosted state for all events, which could create confusion about whether a signature was required. With this enhancement, the signature field is now dynamically rendered based on the event’s signature configuration. Events configured to require signatures will display the signature box as normal, while events without signature requirements will no longer display the field. The interface also updates dynamically when users switch between events with different signature requirements.

  • Why - The previous behavior displayed the signature field regardless of configuration, which led to uncertainty about whether users were expected to sign certain medication events. By only displaying the signature box when it is required, the interface now more accurately reflects event configuration and reduces visual clutter, improving usability and clarity during medication documentation.

  • How

    • Navigate to Medication Logs and begin viewing a medication event.

    • Select an event type from the Actions column.

    • Observe the Signature field behavior:

      • If the selected event requires a signature, the Signature box will appear normally.

      • If the selected event does not require a signature, the Signature box will not be displayed.

    • Change the selected event to see the Signature field dynamically appear or disappear based on the event configuration.

    • Note: Signature visibility is controlled by the event’s signature configuration within the system.

  • Use Case - A user reviewing medication activity selects an event that does not require a signature, such as an informational or inventory-related event. The system hides the signature field, allowing the user to focus only on the required information. When the user later selects an event that requires verification, such as medication administration, the signature box appears automatically so the user can view the required sign-off.

 

Medication User Signatures Show Only Active Users

  • What - The medication signature validation within the Medications dropdown was updated to display only active users when selecting a signature. The system continues to apply existing qualifier and rank filtering rules but now excludes inactive users from the available selection list. This ensures that only currently active personnel appear as valid signature options when documenting medication events.

  • Why - Including inactive users in signature selection could lead to incorrect or outdated personnel being associated with medication documentation. Restricting the dropdown to active users helps maintain accurate records, prevents selection errors, and improves the overall reliability of signature validation.

  • How

    • Navigate to Medications and create or edit a medication event that requires a signature.

    • Locate the Signature field.

    • Select the User dropdown within the signature area.

    • Review the available users:

      • Only active users will appear in the list.

      • Existing qualifier and rank filters continue to apply.

    • Select the appropriate active user to complete the signature.

  • Use Case - When documenting medication administration, a user must select a staff member to sign the event. The dropdown now only lists personnel who are currently active in the system, ensuring that the selected signature reflects a valid, active staff member responsible for the event.

 

Manual Input Enabled for Medication Counter in Usage, Transfer, and Removal Events

  • What - The medication counter field for Usage, Transfer, and Removal events now supports manual quantity entry in addition to increment controls. Users can type a value directly into the counter field to quickly record quantities greater than one. The system validates the entered value and confirms the update when the user presses Enter or clicks outside the field. Invalid entries—such as negative numbers, non-numeric values, zero, or quantities exceeding available stock—trigger an error notification and automatically revert the field to the last valid value.

  • Why - Previously, users had to rely on increment controls to adjust the medication counter, which could slow down documentation when recording larger quantities. Allowing manual entry improves efficiency and reduces the number of interactions required to document medication usage, transfers, or removals while maintaining safeguards to prevent invalid inventory values.

  • How

    • Navigate to Medications and select a Usage, Transfer, or Removal event.

    • Locate the Medication Counter field.

    • Enter a quantity using one of the following methods:

      • Type a value directly into the counter field.

      • Press Enter or click outside the field to confirm the value.

    • If an invalid value is entered:

      • An error notification will appear.

      • The field will revert to the last valid quantity.

    • Note: Values must be numeric, greater than zero, and cannot exceed the available medication stock.

  • Use Case - A user documenting a medication Usage event needs to record that multiple doses were administered. Instead of repeatedly clicking an increment button, the user can type the correct quantity directly into the medication counter field and confirm it immediately, allowing faster and more efficient documentation.

 

New Medications Added

  • What - Added five new medications to the medication list to support documentation and medication selection workflows: Nitrous Oxide (RXCUI: 7486), Pancuronium (Pavulon) (RXCUI: 7883), Phenobarbital (Luminal) (RXCUI: 8134), Pralidoxime Chloride (2-PAM Chloride) (RXCUI: 55322), and Ziprasidone (Geodon) (RXCUI: 115698).

  • Why - This enhancement expands the available medication list so personnel can document care with greater accuracy and completeness when these medications are administered or referenced. Adding these entries helps reduce the need for manual workarounds, supports more consistent recordkeeping, and improves alignment with real-world field and clinical medication usage.

  • How

    • Navigate to Medication List or the applicable medication selection area within the workflow where medications are documented.

    • Search for and select the newly added medication by name:

      • Nitrous Oxide

      • Pancuronium (Pavulon)

      • Phenobarbital (Luminal)

      • Pralidoxime Chloride (2-PAM Chloride)

      • Ziprasidone (Geodon)

    • Complete documentation as usual after selecting the appropriate medication.

    • No additional configuration is required for these medications to appear in the list.

  • Use Case - A responder or clinician documenting patient care can now select one of these newly added medications directly from the system instead of relying on alternate selections or manual notes. For example, this supports clearer documentation when recording sedation-related medications, treatment for toxic exposure, or other medication administrations that require the exact drug name to be captured in the patient record.