Collecting a Data Extract


Data collection via the 'Collect" button in CAT4, is available for Medical Director, Best Practice, Zedmed and Communicare.


  1. To start a new collection click on the 'Collect' button from the menu bar


Opening a Data Extract


  • To select a data extract, click on the 'Show Extracts' option on the top left of your screen.




  • Select the required extract from the list on the left side.


TIP: The newest extract will appear at the top of the list. De-identified extracts are hidden by default, but if you want to see them you can toggle the 'Hide Deindentified Extracts' option on top of the extract list.


 

Using a filter


  • To view the filters, click on the 'Filter' option on the top of your screen. This will open the filter panel.


 


This will open a whole range of options for you to use, to filter your data for specific topics and requirements.


Starting a new search

  • Click on the 'Clear Filters' button from the right hand side of the menu bar.


 


  • Click on the 'OK' button to continue


  • Select your new filter options and click on the 'Recalculate' button from the right hand side of the menu bar.


Producing a Report of Active Patients – Option One

  1. Click on the 'Clear Filters' button from the menu bar before starting a new search
  2. Under the 'General' tab in the filters panel select the option 'Active (3x in 2yrs)'
  3. Click on the 'Recalculate' button from the menu bar
  4. Click on the 'View Population' button from the menu bar to view the results



 

Producing a report of Active Patients – Option Two


You can specify your own date range to categorise if a patient is active. This will produce a report of patients who have visited your practice at least once within the date range selected.


  1. Click on the 'Clear Filters' button from the menu bar before starting a new search
  2. Under the 'Date Range (Visits)' tab in the filter panel, select the required date range. This can be via the predetermined time frames or by selecting a range from the 'from and to' option.
  3. Click on the 'Recalculate' button from the menu bar