Resident can be removed from the device for a number of reason, it is important that if the residents is no longer in the home the status is kept up to date to avoid missing entries and for audit purpose.
To remove a resident from the Atlas device follow this process:
1. Log into Atlas eMAR and select view residents from the homepage. Scroll down until you find the resident you wish to remove from Atlas eMAR and click on their name.
2. Select the icon named edit details on the middle right-hand side of the screen. There will be a drop-down menu which by default will say present, unless the resident is already set to a status away from the home e.g. hospital. Select the new status of the resident from the drop-down menu. If deceased or discharged is selected then this will remove the resident from the device. This action will need to be witnessed by a colleague.
Tips
If a resident has been discharged or is deceased before updating the record ensure that any actions on the Atlas device relating to the patient has been actioned e.g Low stock warnings.
Any medication which needs to be returned to the pharmacy will need to be account for before removing the resident from the device.