This UPMC Shift-Select Trick Will SAVE You HOURS (Seriously!)
This UPMC Shift-Select Trick Will SAVE You HOURS (Seriously!)
Are you a UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) employee struggling with tedious data entry or report generation? Do you find yourself spending hours painstakingly selecting individual items in UPMC's various systems? Then this simple, yet incredibly powerful, keyboard shortcut is about to become your new best friend. We're talking about the Shift-Select trick, and it's going to save you hours of frustration. Seriously.
UPMC utilizes various internal systems, many requiring data selection from lengthy lists. Whether you're working in Epic, MyChart, or any other UPMC-specific application, the need to select multiple, non-consecutive items is commonplace. Traditionally, this involves clicking each item individually, a painstaking process prone to errors and incredibly time-consuming.
But there's a better way. The Shift-Select function allows you to quickly select multiple items in a list without having to click each one individually. Here's how it works:
-
Identify your first item: Locate the first item you wish to select in the list. Click on it with your mouse.
-
Hold down the Shift key: Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard.
-
Click your last item: With the Shift key still held down, click on the last item you want to select. This will instantly select all items between your first and last clicks, inclusive.
That's it! You've just selected multiple, non-consecutive items in a fraction of the time it would have taken using the traditional method. This is particularly useful when:
- Working with large patient lists: Selecting specific patients for a report or study becomes significantly faster.
- Managing appointments: Quickly selecting a series of appointments for scheduling changes.
- Generating reports: Efficiently choosing specific data points for analysis.
- Completing data entry: Streamlining tasks requiring multiple data selections.
This seemingly small trick can drastically improve your efficiency. Imagine the time saved over a week, a month, or even a year! By mastering this simple Shift-Select technique, you'll not only boost your productivity but also reduce the risk of human error associated with manual selections.
Beyond UPMC: While this tip focuses on UPMC systems, the Shift-Select functionality is a standard feature in most applications and operating systems, making it a valuable skill applicable far beyond your workday at UPMC.
So, the next time you find yourself facing a long list of items to select within a UPMC application, remember this simple trick. Your time – and your sanity – will thank you. Share this tip with your colleagues and help them reclaim their precious hours! #UPMC #productivity #timesaving #keyboardshortcuts #efficiency #workhacks #healthcareit