The Unlink Master Patient Index Number action allows you to remove previous master patient indexes (MPIs) from an existing MPI's history. When OnBase merges one MPI into another, it tracks the previous MPI as part of the surviving MPI's history. This tracking allows users to retrieve charts using the previous MPI.
Calculated attributes are not supported in this action.
You may want to remove previous MPIs from a current MPI's history for the following reasons:
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The MPI was merged in error.
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You intend to re-use merged MPIs that are no longer in use.
This action can be used for custom solutions designed to separate merged MPIs. To ensure your solution is configured properly, consult your solution provider before attempting to separate merged MPIs.
Configuration varies depending on whether your system is configured for overlapping MPIs and whether the life cycle is configured for documents or WorkView objects.
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If your system is set up for overlapping MPIs, see Option:Use Assigning Authority.
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If the life cycle is configured for WorkView objects, see Option:Attribute Name.
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If the life cycle is configured for documents, see Option:Document Keyword.