The reference ID allows CareTracker reports to function even if the title of a button is changed. Fill in the field with no more than 10 letters and/or numbers.
The Reference ID should be unique to the series and reflect the series and category it comes under. If you are creating a series included in the MDS, use the numbering system created there (G1a, G1b, etc). Reference ID’s for questions and choices will be automatically filled in based on the series Reference ID you create here.
NOTE: Once your series is in use by your staff do NOT change the reference ID’s.
For example, Breakfast under measurements has a reference ID of ME-BFST. ME is for the Measurements category, and BFST is indicative of the series. Further examples include:
Turn and Reposition under Charting: CH-TURN
Blood Pressure under Measurements: ME-BP