Before assigning a case number, search the patient using the F4 key on the keyboard or by clicking the patient information button on the main VMIS screen.

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Locate the patient and ensure that the patient does not already have a case number. If the patient does not have a case number, select the client services menu option at the top of the main VMIS window.

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From the dropdown, select the admissions tab.

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The pre-admissions screen will appear. Select the pending appointments tab within this screen.

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Click the case number column heading to sort the cases by those who do not have case numbers.

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Locate case needing a case number. Once located, highlight the case and select the dropdown on the pre-admit button.

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From the dropdown, select generate case #.

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