Ethnicities Management

The Ethnicities Management page allows administrators to define and maintain ethnicity values used throughout the system. These values are used in demographic data capture and reporting to ensure consistent classification of patient and user information.

Accessing Ethnicities Management

To access this page:

  1. Navigate to General from the left-hand menu
  2. Select Ethnicities

Understanding the Ethnicities List

The Ethnicities Management screen displays a list of configured ethnicity values.

Key columns include:

  • Ethnicity Name – The defined ethnicity value (e.g., Asian, Latino, Black;White)
  • Edit – Allows you to modify an existing ethnicity

You can also:

  • Use the search bar to locate specific ethnicity values
  • Use column filters to refine the list

Creating a New Ethnicity

To create a new ethnicity:

  1. Click + New Ethnicity
  2. Enter the Ethnicity Name
    • Multiple values can be combined using delimiters if required (e.g., Asian;Latino)
  3. Save the record

Editing an Ethnicity

To update an existing ethnicity:

  1. Click Edit next to the relevant record
  2. Modify the Ethnicity Name
  3. Save your changes

How Ethnicities Are Used

Ethnicity values configured here are used across the system, including:

  • Patient and User Demographics – Capturing ethnicity information
  • Clinical Data Entry – Supporting structured demographic inputs
  • Reporting and Analytics – Enabling analysis by ethnicity

Important Notes

  • Ethnicities are global reference values and apply across all modules
  • Changes may impact existing data and reporting outputs
  • Ensure naming conventions are clear and consistent
  • Consider standardizing formats for combined values (e.g., use consistent delimiters such as semicolons)

Proper configuration of ethnicity values ensures accurate and meaningful demographic data across the application.

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