Creating eGOS Forms
The eGOS Module allows you to create and submit electronic GOS forms to PCSE via Optisoft.NET.
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Creating eGOS Forms
In order to create an eGOS form do the following:
- In the Patient Module, find the relevant patient.
- Go to the eGOS module.
- Click on New in the top left of the screen.
- Select which eGOS form you wish to create.
- Complete the eGOS form by filling out all the necessary information and capturing the relevant signatures. You can use the Back button in the ribbon or the Save for Later option on each page to exit the form and return to it at a later time. Information on each page of each form are detailed below.
- When finished click Back to return to the main eGOS screen.
GOS 1
Page 1 - Patient's Details
This page allows you to enter the basic details about the patient. The majority of these fields will be auto populated with information from the patient record. The Performer details and last sight test date are also included on this page.
Page 2 - Patient's Eligibility
Page 2 allows you to record the patient eligibility for the GOS claim. As before some of these fields may be automatically populated for you by using the information from the patient record. The Age field and Patient Analysis Codes will help with this.
Page 3 - Patients Declaration
Capturing the patients signature is the main focus of page 3. Here you can use the QR codes, a signature pad or the mouse to allow the patient, or carer, to sign for the claim.
Page 4 - Performer's Declaration
Page 4 allows the performer to enter the clinical details of the claim. This page can be completed within the Clinical Records module at the end of the visit, or within the eGOS module. The Performer can also sign the form at this stage, or by using the batch signature feature which is described below.
Page 5 - Contractor Signatory's Declaration
The final page is for recording the Contractor Signature. As with the Performer, the Contractor can either sign the claim on this page using the usual methods, or use the batch signature feature.
GOS3
Page 1 - Patient's Details
This page allows you to enter the basic details about the patient. The majority of these fields will be auto populated with information from the patient record. The Performer details are also included on this page.
Page 2 - Patient's Prescription
The patient's prescription, glasses type and voucher details can be selected on Page 2. Voucher selection is automatic based on the details of the entered Rx, but can be manually overridden is necessary. The Performer also is required to sign this page, either individually or by using the batch signing feature.
Page 3 - Patient's Eligibility
Page 3 allows you to record the patient eligibility for the GOS claim. As before some of these fields may be automatically populated for you by using the information from the patient record. The Age field and Patient Analysis Codes will help with this. The patient is also required to sign this page of the claim using the usual methods.
Page 4 - Supplier Declaration
This page is where further specific details of the claim can be recorded. Voucher values will be filled in automatically and can be manually adjusted if required. Again, a Suppliers signature is required and can be completed individually or in batch.
Page 5 - Patient Declaration
Finally, the patient's declaration requires a patient or patient's carer's signature, which can be completed using the usual methods.
GOS4
Page 1 - Patient's Details
This page allows you to enter the basic details about the patient. The majority of these fields will be auto populated with information from the patient record. The Performer details and last sight test date are also included on this page.
Page 2 - Patient's Eligibility
Page 2 allows you to record the patient eligibility for the GOS claim. As before some of these fields may be automatically populated for you by using the information from the patient record. The Age field and Patient Analysis Codes will help with this. There is also a Reason for Loss/Damage field on this page, so you can record further explanation for the claim.
Page 3 - Patient's Declaration
The patient's declaration requires a patient or patient's carer's signature, which can be completed using the usual methods.
Page 4 - NHS England Approval
An approval code from NHS England is required, in some circumstances, and available on request.
Page 5 - Supplier's Declaration
Details of the repair or replacement can be recorded on Page 5. Here you can specify the prescription used, the specifics of the repair/replacement and the values involved. The voucher values will be automatically set for you, but can be manually overwritten if necessary.
Page 6 - Patient's Declaration 2
A further signature is required from the patient or patient's carer's signature, which can be completed using the usual methods.
