The Scratch Pad is a personal temporary notepad that allows users to save free-text notes for later reference. It can be used to store reminders, task lists, phone numbers, and other information that you may need throughout the day.
Accessing the Scratch Pad
The Scratch Pad is located on the OSCAR Pro Schedule in the top-right corner of the screen, next to the Help button.
Click the Scratch Pad icon to open the Scratch Pad window.
Using the Scratch Pad
When opened, the Scratch Pad displays your most recently saved note.
You can type directly into the text field or paste text that you have copied from another source.
The Scratch Pad is suitable for storing:
- Short notes and reminders
- Daily task lists
- Follow-up tasks that do not require a Tickler
- Frequently used phone or fax numbers
- Temporary reference information
- Personal workflow notes
Saving Your Note
Once you have entered your information, click Save to store your note.
Your most recent note will open the next time you open the Scratch Pad.
Important: Before closing the note window, ensure that any changes to your current note have been saved. Unsaved changes may be lost if not saved.
Note Versions
Below the Save button is a drop-down menu that contains previously saved Scratch Pad notes.
Click the drop-down menu to view a list of saved notes, displayed by the date and time they were saved.
Selecting a date and time from the list will open a new window with the previously saved note.
To Note:
The Scratch Pad is intended for personal reminders and temporary information. It is not part of the patient chart or medical record and should not be used for clinical documentation.