An Admin level user has access to create census flags Charge Capture by MDTech web portal. Flags are custom visual designations to be placed on census patients to facilitate care.
| Census Flags |
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Create a Flag
- Navigate to settings via Menu > Administration
- Within the Administration drop down, select Flags
- Create a new flag by completing the form at the top and selecting Save Manual Flag
- Existing flags are listed below the new flag form. Select the pencil button to edit existing flags

Action Key
| Owner | Defines whether the flag can be added systemwide, or only by specific groups. |
| Label | Name of the flag |
| Short Text Label | The text displayed within the flag on the census or encounter views |
| Color | Color of the flag |
| Attaches To | Encounter: the flag will persist across all dates of service for the stay Encounter Day: the flag is specific to the date of service |
| Removable | Determines if the flag can be removed at all |
| Removable By Owner | Determines if other users within the owning system/group (aside from the flag creator) can remove the flag. |
Add a Flag to a Census Patient
- Navigate to the census
- Select the Wrench icon on the patient
- Select Manage Flags
- Add or remove flags as needed
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