About the System's Documentation

    This topic provides an overview of the system's documentation.

    Online and Printed Documentation Overview

    The system's user's guide comes in two formats:
    • Computer-based online help
    • PDF manual

    The Documentation's Purpose and Audience

    The system's documentation is intended for healthcare providers who use the system for automatic patient data management in the Labor and Delivery units (L&Ds) and obstetrical/gynecological (OBGYN) units.

    The Documentation's Message Conventions

    The following are the definitions of the various types of messages used in the system's documentation.
    TypeANSI Standard Definition
    Danger
    DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
    Warning
    Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
    Caution
    CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
    Note
    Note Indicates informational messages providing application tips or other useful information that do not pertain to a hazard.
    Tip
    Tip Provides extra information about a procedure, such as a shortcut or an alternative method to complete a task.

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