Patient photos
Overview
Patient photos in Blueprint OMS make it easy to identify patients, and greet them by name.
Photos are shown in the following places in Blueprint OMS:
Photo sources
Any of the following can be used as a photo source:
Computer file
Document archived in Blueprint OMS
Webcam
Mobile device or tablet
Steps for uploading a patient photo
Initiate photo capture
Select photo source
Capture photo (or select file)
Crop and save the photo
Step 1 - Initiate photo capture
Using a webcam, a mobile device/tablet, or a computer file as the photo source
Open the patient's file by double-clicking their name in the patient browser.
Click the photo frame next to their name.
OR
Highlight the patient's name in the patient browser.
Click the photo frame next to their name.
Using an archived document as the photo source
This allows an existing document from the patient's documents tab (e.g. a Driver's license photo) to be set as the patient photo.
Open the patient's file and select the Documents tab
Right-click on the desired document in the list
Select Set as patient photo from the pop-up menu
Skip to Step 4 - Cropping and saving
Step 2 - Select photo source
Select the appropriate option from the Upload photo dialog box.
Step 3 - Capture photo (or select file)
Using a computer file as the photo source
After selecting File from the Upload photo dialog box, navigate to the desired file and click OPEN.
Using a mobile device as the photo source
Before using a mobile device or tablet to capture patient photos, this feature must be configured following the instructions here.
After selecting mobile device from the Upload photo dialog box, take the patient photo using the mobile device or tablet.
Using a webcam as the photo source
After selecting webcam from the Upload photo dialog box, capture the photo using the Integrated Camera window.
Recommendation
Our recommended webcam is the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Step 4 - Cropping and saving
Once the patient photo has been successfully captured, it can be cropped to the preferred size within the Edit photo window.
Drag the red square to position the patient's face within the frame
If necessary, adjust the magnification using the scroll bar at the bottom of the window
If necessary, rotate the picture using the blue arrows in the bottom left-hand corner of the window
Click save
Removing a patient photo
To remove a photo, right-click on it and select delete .
A confirmation dialog will appear.