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NOTE: This article is for only for Artera Harmony Federal Edition customers. 

With Quick Responses, you can create and share templated responses to common patient questions or initiate outbound patient communication. Over time, your organization can build a personalized library of responses that meet most patient needs.

Using Quick Responses

When communicating with patients, Artera Harmony Federal Edition (AHFE) enables you to use Quick Response templates to provide quick, consistent messages, without the need to type the same sentences day after day when creating messages to initiate automated calls to patients.

Where can I use Quick Responses?

Quick responses can be used in Manual Messaging, Triggers, and Campaigns. You will be able to select any Default Quick Responses or Quick Responses created for the individual Practice.

Adding a Quick Response

Manual Calls

  1. When initiating a call to the patient from their Patient Channel, select the Lightning Bolt icon to open the Quick Responses menu.
  2. Quick Responses are listed in alphabetical order. Select the desired Quick Response to insert the templated message.
  3. The message will load, allowing you to review it and make necessary changes.
    NOTE: Quick Responses are automatically translated into Spanish if the Spanish translation was added during the Quick Response's creation. This translation occurs when the call is made to the patient.
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Event Smart Phrases

When using Quick Responses containing Event Smart Phrases (i.e. {eventProviderName}), ensure the patient has an upcoming appointment scheduled. If they do not, the call initiated through the Patient's Channel will not be made.

Additionally, if the patient has multiple upcoming appointments, the Event Smart Phrases will pull in the information for the patient's first upcoming appointment.

Campaigns

  1. When creating a Campaign, select the Lightning Bolt icon to open the Quick Responses menu.
  2. Quick Responses are listed in alphabetical order. Select the desired Quick Response.
  3. The message loads allowing you to review and make updates, as needed.
  4. Add a Spanish translation, as needed. To do this, select the + Add Translation button, click the Languages drop-down menu, choose Spanish. Then, insert the Spanish text and verify the translation with a proficient speaker.
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NOTE: When using Quick Responses with Campaigns, it is important to confirm that you do not include any Event (i.e {eventDate}) Smart Phrases. Use the Smart Phrase wand to identify which Smart Phrases are supported by Campaigns. 

Creating Quick Responses

Quick Responses can be created at the Enterprise-level for use in all Practices (Default Quick Responses) or at the Practice-level to suit Practice-specific needs (Quick Responses). Only Manager and Enterprise Admin users can create or modify Quick Responses in AHFE. 

Creating a Quick Response Template

  1. Navigate to Settings > Enterprise Settings > Default QRs to create Quick Responses that will be available across your Enterprise. Alternatively, navigate to Settings > Practice Settings > Quick Responses to create a Quick Response specific to the Practice.
  2. In the upper-right corner of the screen, select + Create a Quick Response.
  3. Add a Display Name. This is what users will see when choosing a Quick Response, so be descriptive.
  4. Craft your message.
    • We recommend using Smart Phrases to add some personalization.
    • Select the + Add Translation link if you would like to include a Spanish translation for the Quick Response. Then, enter in the Spanish text.
      1. If used, this Quick Response will send in the patient's preferred language as long as the language preference on their Patient Facesheet is Spanish. Verify the translation with a proficient speaker.
  5. Select Save.

Edit/Delete Quick Responses

When viewing Quick Responses in Practice Settings, you will see both your Default Quick Responses and Practice-specific Quick Responses.

  • Default Quick Responses: You can tell a Quick Response is built at the Enterprise Level if you only have the Edit Quick Response option when you click on the (...) menu. Note: You can only edit Default Quick Responses from your Enterprise Settings. 
  • Practice Quick Responses: You can tell a Quick Response is built at the Practice Level if you have the option to Edit Quick Response or Delete Quick Response when you click on the (...) menu. Here, you can either edit or delete the Practice Quick Response.

Common Quick Responses

Here is a list of the most popular Quick Responses:

Quick Response Scenario

Quick Response Name

Message Body: English

Patient messaged that they are having an emergency (Example: SOB, broken arm, etc.)

Emergency

If you are having a medical emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Patient requesting our address

Address

{eventLocationName} is located at {eventLocationAddress}, Map Link: {eventMapLink}

Patient requesting our phone number

Phone Number

The number of {eventLocationName} is {eventLocationPhoneNumber}, please call us if you have any questions.

Patient not sure what the appointment is for

Appointment Confirmation

You are scheduled for a {eventName} with {eventProviderName} at {eventDateAtTimeShort}. For questions, please call {eventLocationPhoneNumber}.

Not feeling well and wants to reschedule

Reschedule Patient unwell

{clientFirstNameProperCase}, we're sorry that you aren't feeling well. Please call us at {eventLocationPhoneNumber} to reschedule your appt.

Patient trying to get ahold of client outside of normal business hours

After Hours

Sorry, you have reached us outside of normal business hours. If this is an emergency, please dial 911. If this is not an emergency, you can reach us after hours at [Insert After Hours phone number].

Responding to questions we don’t have a canned response for

Call Request

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, our office needs to call you to address this question. Is now a good time for us to call you? If not, what is a better time to call?

Patient is uncertain who the message is coming from

Confirm Identity

Hi! This is the staff at {eventProviderName}'s office. We want to confirm {eventName} on {eventDate} at {eventLocationName}. {eventConfirmText}

Patient needs to confirm their appointment

Confirmation Request

{clientFirstNameProperCase}, will you please confirm your appt on {eventDateAtTimeShort} with {eventProviderName}? {eventConfirmText}

Patient cancels their appointment with less than 24 hours of notice

Cancellation Same Day

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, if you need to cancel your appointment less than 24 hours in advance, please call our office at {eventLocationPhoneNumber}.

Patient cancels their appointment with more than 24 hours of notice

Cancellation +1 Day

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, your appointment is now cancelled. Please call us to reschedule.

Patient asks for an earlier appointment

Earlier Appointment Request

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, we'll let you know if an earlier appointment is available with {eventProviderName}.

MD requested follow up

Follow Up

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, {eventProviderName} would like to see you for a follow up appt. Please call us to schedule it.

Patient missed their appointment

No Show

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, please text us to reschedule the appointment that you missed with {eventProviderName} at {eventLocationName} on {eventDateAtTime}. Thanks!

Patient expresses dissatisfaction

Patient complaint

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, thank you for the feedback. Can we discuss this further?

MD needs to reschedule

Reschedule Request

{clientFirstNameProperCase}, we need to reschedule your appt with {eventProviderName} at {eventLocationName} on {eventDateAtTimeShort}. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please call us to reschedule.

Patient running late

Late Arrival

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, thanks for letting us know. If you will be more than 15 minutes late, please call us to confirm availability.

Note of thanks

Thank you

Thank you, {clientFirstNameProperCase}!

Note of welcome

You're Welcome

!!You're welcome, have a great day!

Patient asks a clinical question

Clinical Question

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, thanks for reaching out. Please call us at {eventLocationPhoneNumber} for the answer to your clinical questio

We're looking forward to seeing you

Looking forward

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, thank you. We look forward to seeing you!

Provider is running behind

Provider is Late

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, {eventProviderName} is running behind today. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Please arrive at [TIME] or call us to reschedule.

Provider is out

Provider is Out

!clientFirstNameProperCase}, we're reaching out because {eventProviderName} needs to cancel your appt at {eventDateTimeShort}. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please call us to reschedule.

Inclement Weather

Inclement Weather

Hi {clientFirstNameProperCase}, due to inclement weather, {practiceName} is going to be closed for {eventDate}. A member of our team will reach out to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding.

Traffic Delays

Traffic

{clientFirstNameProperCase}, traffic is heavy this morning due to [special event]. Please arrive [number] minutes early to your appt at to allow enough time to find parking.

Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings

{clientFirstNameProperCase}, this is a friendly reminder that daylight savings is approaching. Please ensure that you arrive on time for your appt with {eventProviderName} at {eventDateTimeShort}. Thank you!

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